CAMPBELL'S Co 10-Q for FY2024 Q2
CAMPBELL'S Co (CPB)
10-Q
2024-03-06
For: 2024-01-28
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About this 10-Q
CAMPBELL'S Co filed this 10-Q on March 6, 2024, covering the quarter ended January 28, 2024 (FY2024 Q2).
Headline figures
Quarter ended January 28, 2024, as reported in this filing, compared with the same period a year earlier where the filing states it.
- Revenue
- $2.46B
- down 1.2% from $2.49B a year earlier
- Net income
- $203M
- down 12.5% from net income of $232M a year earlier
- Diluted EPS
- $0.68
- down 11.7% from $0.77 a year earlier
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Principal Executive Offices
Telephone Number: (856 ) 342-4800
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ☑ Yes ☐ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). ☑ Yes ☐ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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| Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | ||||||||||||
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ☐ Yes ☑ No
There were 298,102,601 shares of capital stock outstanding as of February 29, 2024.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY
Consolidated Statements of Earnings
(unaudited)
(millions, except per share amounts)
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Costs and expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of products sold | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketing and selling expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Administrative expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other expenses / (income) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total costs and expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings before interest and taxes | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings before taxes | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Taxes on earnings | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Per Share — Basic | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding — basic | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Per Share — Assuming Dilution | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding — assuming dilution | |||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(unaudited)
(millions)
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-tax amount | Tax benefit (expense) | After-tax amount | Pre-tax amount | Tax benefit (expense) | After-tax amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash-flow hedges: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in net earnings | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income (loss) | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Campbell Soup Company | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-tax amount | Tax benefit (expense) | After-tax amount | Pre-tax amount | Tax benefit (expense) | After-tax amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash-flow hedges: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in net earnings | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income (loss) | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Campbell Soup Company | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
(millions, except per share amounts)
| January 28, 2024 | July 30, 2023 | ||||||||||
| Current assets | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | |||||||||||
| Inventories | |||||||||||
| Other current assets | |||||||||||
| Total current assets | |||||||||||
| Plant assets, net of depreciation | |||||||||||
| Goodwill | |||||||||||
| Other intangible assets, net of amortization | |||||||||||
| Other assets | |||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Short-term borrowings | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Accounts payable | |||||||||||
| Accrued liabilities | |||||||||||
| Dividends payable | |||||||||||
| Accrued income taxes | |||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Long-term debt | |||||||||||
| Deferred taxes | |||||||||||
| Other liabilities | |||||||||||
| Total liabilities | |||||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | |||||||||||
| Campbell Soup Company shareholders' equity | |||||||||||
Preferred stock; authorized | |||||||||||
Capital stock, $ | |||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | |||||||||||
| Earnings retained in the business | |||||||||||
| Capital stock in treasury, at cost | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Total Campbell Soup Company shareholders' equity | |||||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests | |||||||||||
| Total equity | |||||||||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | $ | |||||||||
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
(millions)
| Six Months Ended | |||||||||||
| January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | ||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Net earnings | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to operating cash flow | |||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | |||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | |||||||||||
| Pension and postretirement benefit expense | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | |||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||
| Changes in working capital | |||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Inventories | ( | ||||||||||
| Other current assets | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | ( | ||||||||||
| Other | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | |||||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||||||
| Purchases of plant assets | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Purchases of route businesses | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Sales of route businesses | |||||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||||||
| Short-term borrowings, including commercial paper | |||||||||||
| Short-term repayments, including commercial paper | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Dividends paid | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Treasury stock purchases | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Treasury stock issuances | |||||||||||
| Payments related to tax withholding for stock-based compensation | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Other | ( | ||||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | |||||||||||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | ( | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents — end of period | $ | $ | |||||||||
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY
Consolidated Statements of Equity
(unaudited)
(millions, except per share amounts)
| Campbell Soup Company Shareholders’ Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital Stock | Additional Paid-in Capital | Earnings Retained in the Business | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Noncontrolling Interests | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issued | In Treasury | Total Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at October 30, 2022 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends ($ | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Treasury stock purchased | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Treasury stock issued under management incentive and stock option plans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 29, 2023 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at July 31, 2022 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends ($ | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Treasury stock purchased | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Treasury stock issued under management incentive and stock option plans | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at January 29, 2023 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at October 29, 2023 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends ($ | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Treasury stock purchased | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Treasury stock issued under management incentive and stock option plans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 28, 2024 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at July 30, 2023 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends ($ | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Treasury stock purchased | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Treasury stock issued under management incentive and stock option plans | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 28, 2024 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
In this Form 10-Q, unless otherwise stated, the terms "we," "us," "our" and the "company" refer to Campbell Soup Company and its consolidated subsidiaries.
The financial statements reflect all adjustments which are, in our opinion, necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the indicated periods. The accounting policies we used in preparing these financial statements are substantially consistent with those we applied in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 30, 2023.
2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued guidance that enhances the transparency of supplier finance programs by requiring disclosure of the key terms of these programs and a related rollforward of these obligations to understand the effect on working capital, liquidity and cash flows. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods in those fiscal years, except for the rollforward requirement, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. Early adoption is permitted. We adopted the guidance in the fourth quarter of 2023, with the exception of the rollforward information. The adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. See Note 16 for additional information.
In November 2023, the FASB issued guidance to improve reportable segment disclosures, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. In addition, the guidance enhances interim disclosure requirements, clarifies circumstances in which an entity can disclose multiple segment measures of profit or loss, provides new segment disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment and contains other disclosure requirements. The purpose of the guidance is to enable investors to better understand an entity’s overall performance and assess potential future cash flows. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that the new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In December 2023, the FASB issued guidance to improve income tax disclosures by requiring disaggregated information about a reporting entity’s effective tax rate reconciliation as well as information on income taxes paid. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The guidance should be applied on a prospective basis with the option to apply the standard retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that the new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.
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3. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The components of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consisted of the following:
| (Millions) | Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments(1) | Cash-Flow Hedges(2) | Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plan Adjustments(3) | Total Accumulated Comprehensive Income (Loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at July 31, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses (gains) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 29, 2023 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance at July 30, 2023 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Losses (gains) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 28, 2024 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
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(1)Included no
(2)Included a tax benefit of $5 million as of January 28, 2024, a tax benefit of $1 million as of July 30, 2023, and no
(3)Included tax expense of $1
Amounts related to noncontrolling interests were not material.
The amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consisted of the following:
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Millions) | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | Location of Loss (Gain) Recognized in Earnings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses (gains) on cash-flow hedges: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commodity contracts | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | Cost of products sold | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange forward contracts | ( | ( | ( | ( | Cost of products sold | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Forward starting interest rate swaps | Interest expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total before tax | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax expense (benefit) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss (gain), net of tax | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
4. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill
The following table shows the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill:
| (Millions) | Meals & Beverages | Snacks | Total | ||||||||||||||
Net balance at July 30, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||
Net balance at January 28, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
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Intangible Assets
The following table summarizes balance sheet information for intangible assets, excluding goodwill:
| January 28, 2024 | July 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Millions) | Cost | Accumulated Amortization | Net | Cost | Accumulated Amortization | Net | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortizable intangible assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Customer relationships | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indefinite-lived trademarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Snyder's of Hanover | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kettle Brand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pace | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pacific Foods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cape Cod | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Various other Snacks(1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total indefinite-lived trademarks | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total net intangible assets | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1)Associated with the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance, Inc. (Snyder's-Lance).
Amortization expense was $34 million for the six-month period ended January 28, 2024, and $21 million for the six-month period ended January 29, 2023. The increase in amortization expense in 2024 included $14 million of accelerated amortization expense on customer relationships, which began in the fourth quarter of 2023 due to the loss of certain contract manufacturing customers. As of January 28, 2024, amortizable intangible assets had a weighted-average remaining useful life of 14 years. Amortization expense is estimated to be approximately $68 million in 2024, $59 million in 2025 and $34
As of our 2023 annual impairment testing, indefinite-lived trademarks with approximately 10% or less of excess coverage of fair value over carrying value had an aggregate carrying value of $434 million and included Pacific Foods and certain other Snacks trademarks.
5. Segment Information
Our reportable segments are as follows:
•Meals & Beverages, which consists of our soup, simple meals and beverages products in retail and foodservice in the U.S. and Canada. The segment includes the following products: Campbell’s condensed and ready-to-serve soups; Swanson broth and stocks; Pacific Foods broth, soups and non-dairy beverages; Prego pasta sauces; Pace Mexican sauces; Campbell’s gravies, pasta, beans and dinner sauces; Swanson canned poultry; V8 juices and beverages; and Campbell’s tomato juice. The segment also includes snacking products in foodservice and Canada; and
•Snacks, which consists of Pepperidge Farm cookies*, crackers, fresh bakery and frozen products, including Goldfish crackers*, Snyder’s of Hanover pretzels*, Lance sandwich crackers*, Cape Cod potato chips*, Kettle Brand potato chips*, Late July snacks*, Snack Factory pretzel crisps*, Pop Secret popcorn, and other snacking products in retail in the U.S. We refer to the * brands as our "power brands." The segment also includes the retail business in Latin America. The segment included the results of our Emerald nuts business, which was sold on May 30, 2023.
We evaluate segment performance before interest, taxes and costs associated with restructuring activities and impairment charges. Unrealized gains and losses on outstanding undesignated commodity hedging activities are excluded from segment operating earnings and are recorded in Corporate as these open positions represent hedges of future purchases. Upon closing of the contracts, the realized gain or loss is transferred to segment operating earnings, which allows the segments to reflect the economic effects of the hedge without exposure to quarterly volatility of unrealized gains and losses. Only the service cost
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component of pension and postretirement expense is allocated to segments. All other components of expense, including interest cost, expected return on assets, amortization of prior service credits and recognized actuarial gains and losses are reflected in Corporate and not included in segment operating results. Asset information by segment is not discretely maintained for internal reporting or used in evaluating performance.
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Millions) | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Meals & Beverages | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Snacks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Millions) | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings before interest and taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Meals & Beverages | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Snacks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate income (expense)(1) | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring charges(2) | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1)Represents unallocated items. Costs related to the cost savings initiatives were $34 million and $45 million in the three- and six-month periods ended January 28, 2024, and $5 million and $8 million in the three- and six-month periods ended January 29, 2023, respectively. Unrealized mark-to-market adjustments on outstanding undesignated commodity hedges were gains of $7 million and losses of $8 million in the three- and six-month periods ended January 28, 2024, and losses of $4 million in the three-month period ended January 29, 2023, respectively. Accelerated amortization expense related to customer relationship intangible assets was $7 million and $14 million in the three- and six-month periods ended January 28, 2024, respectively. Costs of $10 million and $19 million associated with the pending acquisition of Sovos Brands, Inc. (Sovos Brands) were included in the three- and six-month periods ended January 28, 2024, respectively. Litigation expenses related to the Plum baby food and snacks business of $1 million and $3 million were included in the three- and six-month periods ended January 28, 2024, respectively. Costs of $3 million related to a cybersecurity incident were included in the six-month period ended January 28, 2024. There were pension actuarial gains of $6 million and losses of $9 million in the three- and six-month periods ended January 29, 2023, respectively.
(2)See Note 6 for additional information.
Our net sales based on product categories are as follows:
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Millions) | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Soup | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Snacks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other simple meals | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beverages | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Soup includes various soup, broths and stock products. Snacks include cookies, pretzels, crackers, popcorn, potato chips, tortilla chips and other salty snacks and baked products. Other simple meals include sauces, gravies, pasta, beans and canned poultry. Beverages include V8 juices and beverages, Campbell’s tomato juice and Pacific Foods non-dairy beverages.
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6. Restructuring Charges, Cost Savings Initiatives and Other Optimization Initiatives
Multi-year Cost Savings Initiatives and Snyder's-Lance Cost Transformation Program and Integration
Continuing Operations
Beginning in fiscal 2015, we implemented initiatives to reduce costs and to streamline our organizational structure.
Over the years, we expanded these initiatives by continuing to optimize our supply chain and manufacturing networks, as well as our information technology infrastructure.
On March 26, 2018, we completed the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance. Prior to the acquisition, Snyder's-Lance launched a cost transformation program following a comprehensive review of its operations with the goal of significantly improving its financial performance. We continued to implement this program and identified opportunities for additional cost synergies as we integrated Snyder's-Lance.
In 2022, we expanded these initiatives as we continue to pursue cost savings by further optimizing our supply chain and manufacturing network and through effective cost management. In the second quarter of 2023, we announced plans to consolidate our Snacks offices in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Norwalk, Connecticut, into our headquarters in Camden, New Jersey. Cost estimates for these expanded initiatives, as well as timing for certain activities, are continuing to be developed.
A summary of the pre-tax charges recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings related to these initiatives is as follows:
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Millions) | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | Recognized as of January 28, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Administrative expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of products sold | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketing and selling expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total pre-tax charges | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A summary of the pre-tax costs associated with the initiatives is as follows:
| (Millions) | Recognized as of January 28, 2024 | ||||
Severance pay and benefits | $ | ||||
| Asset impairment/accelerated depreciation | |||||
Implementation costs and other related costs | |||||
| Total | $ | ||||
The total estimated pre-tax costs for actions that have been identified are approximately $890 million to $915 million and we expect to incur substantially all of the costs through 2025. These estimates will be updated as the expanded initiatives are developed.
We expect the costs for actions that have been identified to date to consist of the following: approximately $245 million to $255 million in severance pay and benefits; approximately $135 million in asset impairment and accelerated depreciation; and approximately $510 million to $525 million in implementation costs and other related costs. We expect these pre-tax costs to be associated with our segments as follows: Meals & Beverages - approximately 32 %; Snacks - approximately 43 %; and Corporate - approximately 25 %.
Of the aggregate $890 million to $915 million of pre-tax costs identified to date, we expect approximately $715 million to $740 million will be cash expenditures. In addition, we expect to invest approximately $700 million in capital expenditures, of which we invested $492 million as of January 28, 2024. We expect to invest in substantially all of the capital expenditures through 2025. The capital expenditures primarily relate to optimization of production within our Meals & Beverages manufacturing network, a U.S. warehouse optimization project, improvement of quality, safety and cost structure across the Snyder’s-Lance manufacturing network, optimization of information technology infrastructure and applications, enhancements to our headquarters in Camden, New Jersey, implementation of our existing SAP enterprise-resource planning system for Snyder's-Lance, and optimization of the Snyder’s-Lance warehouse and distribution network.
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A summary of the restructuring activity and related reserves at January 28, 2024, is as follows:
| (Millions) | Severance Pay and Benefits | Implementation Costs and Other Related Costs(3) | Asset Impairment/Accelerated Depreciation | Other Non-Cash Exit Costs(4) | Total Charges | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued balance at July 30, 2023(1) | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 charges | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 cash payments | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued balance at January 28, 2024(2) | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1)Includes $7 million of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
(2)Includes $5 million of severance pay and benefits recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
(3)Includes other costs recognized as incurred that are not reflected in the restructuring reserve in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The costs are included in Administrative expenses, Cost of products sold, Marketing and selling expenses and Research and development expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
(4)Includes non-cash costs that are not reflected in the restructuring reserve in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Segment operating results do not include restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs because we evaluate segment performance excluding such charges. A summary of the pre-tax costs associated with segments is as follows:
| January 28, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
| (Millions) | Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | Costs Incurred to Date | ||||||||||||||
| Meals & Beverages | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Snacks | |||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | |||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
Other Optimization Initiatives
In the second quarter of 2024, we began implementation of a new initiative to improve the effectiveness of our Snacks direct-store-delivery route-to-market network. Pursuant to this initiative we will purchase certain Pepperidge Farm and Snyder's-Lance routes where there are opportunities to unlock greater scale in select markets, combine them and sell the combined routes to independent contractor distributors. We expect to execute this program in a staggered rollout and to incur expenses of up to approximately $115 million through 2029.
7. Earnings per Share (EPS)
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8. Pension and Postretirement Benefits
Components of net periodic benefit expense (income) were as follows:
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pension | Postretirement | Pension | Postretirement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Millions) | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service cost | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Net periodic benefit expense (income) | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The actuarial gains and losses for the three- and six-month periods ended January 29, 2023 resulted from the remeasurement of certain U.S. pension plans due to lump sum distributions that exceeded or were expected to exceed service and interest costs resulting in settlement accounting for these plans. The actuarial gains recognized for the three-month period ended January 29, 2023 were primarily due to increases in discount rates used to determine the benefit obligation, partially offset by losses on plan assets. The actuarial losses recognized for the six-month period ended January 29, 2023 were primarily due to losses on plan assets, partially offset by increases in discount rates used to determine the benefit obligation.
9. Leases
The components of lease costs were as follows:
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Millions) | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating lease cost(1) | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Finance lease - amortization of right-of-use (ROU) assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term lease cost | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Variable lease cost | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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The following tables summarize the lease amounts recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
| Operating Leases | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Millions) | Balance Sheet Classification | January 28, 2024 | July 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||
| ROU assets, net | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lease liabilities (current) | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lease liabilities (noncurrent) | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Finance Leases | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Millions) | Balance Sheet Classification | January 28, 2024 | July 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||
| ROU assets, net | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lease liabilities (current) | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lease liabilities (noncurrent) | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
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The following table summarizes cash flow and other information related to leases:
| Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Millions) | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating cash flows from operating leases | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Financing cash flows from finance leases | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating leases | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
Finance leases | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
10. Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt
On October 10, 2023 , we entered into a delayed single draw term loan credit agreement (the 2024 DDTL Credit Agreement) totaling up to $2 billion scheduled to mature on October 8, 2024 . Loans under the 2024 DDTL Credit Agreement bear interest at the rates specified in the 2024 DDTL Credit Agreement, which vary based on the type of loan and certain other conditions. The 2024 DDTL Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, including a financial covenant with respect to a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio of consolidated adjusted EBITDA to consolidated interest expense (as each is defined in the 2024 DDTL Credit Agreement) of not less than 3.25:1.00 , and events of default for credit facilities of this type. The proceeds of the loans under the 2024 DDTL Credit Agreement can only be used in connection with the acquisition of Sovos Brands. The 2024 DDTL Credit Agreement remained unused at January 28, 2024.
11. Financial Instruments
The principal market risks to which we are exposed are changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices. In addition, we are exposed to price changes related to certain deferred compensation obligations. In order to manage these exposures, we follow established risk management policies and procedures, including the use of derivative contracts such as swaps, rate locks, options, forwards and commodity futures. We enter into these derivative contracts for periods consistent with the related underlying exposures, and the contracts do not constitute positions independent of those exposures. We do not enter into derivative contracts for speculative purposes and do not use leveraged instruments. Our derivative programs include instruments that qualify for hedge accounting treatment and instruments that are not designated as accounting hedges.
Concentration of Credit Risk
We are exposed to the risk that counterparties to derivative contracts will fail to meet their contractual obligations. To mitigate counterparty credit risk, we enter into contracts only with carefully selected, leading, credit-worthy financial institutions, and distribute contracts among several financial institutions to reduce the concentration of credit risk. We did not have credit risk-related contingent features in our derivative instruments as of January 28, 2024, or July 30, 2023.
We are also exposed to credit risk from our customers. During 2023, our largest customer accounted for approximately 22 % of consolidated net sales. Our five largest customers accounted for approximately 47 % of our consolidated net sales in 2023.
We closely monitor credit risk associated with counterparties and customers.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
We are exposed to foreign currency exchange risk, primarily the Canadian dollar, related to intercompany transactions and third-party transactions. We utilize foreign exchange forward purchase and sale contracts to hedge these exposures. The contracts are either designated as cash-flow hedging instruments or are undesignated. We hedge portions of our forecasted foreign currency transaction exposure with foreign exchange forward contracts for periods typically up to 18 months. The notional amount of foreign exchange forward contracts accounted for as cash-flow hedges was $75 million as of January 28, 2024, and $125 million as of July 30, 2023. Changes in the fair value on the portion of the derivative included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness of cash-flow hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), until earnings are affected by the variability of cash flows. For derivatives that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments, the initial fair value of hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness is recognized in earnings under a systematic and rational method over the life of the hedging instrument and is presented in the same statement of earnings line item as the earnings effect of the hedged item. Any difference between the change in the fair value of the hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness and the amounts recognized in earnings is recorded as a component of other comprehensive
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income (loss). The notional amount of foreign exchange forward contracts that are not designated as accounting hedges was $22 million as of January 28, 2024, and $15 million as of July 30, 2023.
Interest Rate Risk
We manage our exposure to changes in interest rates by optimizing the use of variable-rate and fixed-rate debt. From time to time, we may use interest rate swaps in order to maintain our variable-to-total debt ratio within targeted guidelines. We manage our exposure to interest volatility on future debt issuances by entering into forward starting interest rate swaps or treasury lock contracts to hedge the rate on the interest payments related to the anticipated debt issuance. The forward starting interest rate swaps or treasury lock contracts are either designated as cash-flow hedging instruments or are undesignated. Changes in the fair value on the portion of the derivative included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness of cash-flow hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), and reclassified into Interest expense over the life of the debt. The change in fair value on undesignated instruments is recorded in Interest expense. The notional amount of forward starting interest rate swaps accounted for as cash-flow hedges was $1 billion as of January 28, 2024. These forward starting interest rate swaps related to an anticipated debt issuance and mature in January 2025. There were no
Commodity Price Risk
We principally use a combination of purchase orders and various short- and long-term supply arrangements in connection with the purchase of raw materials, including certain commodities and agricultural products. We also enter into commodity futures, options and swap contracts to reduce the volatility of price fluctuations of wheat, diesel fuel, natural gas, soybean oil, aluminum, cocoa, corn, soybean meal and butter. Commodity futures, options and swap contracts are either designated as cash-flow hedging instruments or are undesignated. We hedge a portion of commodity requirements for periods typically up to 18 months. There were no 161 million as of January 28, 2024, and $194 million as of July 30, 2023. The change in fair value on undesignated instruments is recorded in Cost of products sold.
We have a supply contract under which prices for certain raw materials are established based on anticipated volume requirements over a twelve-month period. Certain prices under the contract are based in part on certain component parts of the raw materials that are in excess of our needs or not required for our operations, thereby creating an embedded derivative requiring bifurcation. We net settle amounts due under the contract with our counterparty. The notional amount was $85 million as of January 28, 2024, and $47 million as of July 30, 2023. The change in fair value on the embedded derivative is recorded in Cost of products sold.
Deferred Compensation Obligation Price Risk
We enter into swap contracts which hedge a portion of exposures relating to the total return of certain deferred compensation obligations. These contracts are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. Unrealized gains (losses) and settlements are included in Administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. We enter into these contracts for periods typically not exceeding 12 months. The notional amounts of the contracts were $42
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The following table summarizes the fair value of derivative instruments on a gross basis as recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 28, 2024, and July 30, 2023:
| (Millions) | Balance Sheet Classification | January 28, 2024 | July 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||
| Asset Derivatives | |||||||||||||||||
| Derivatives designated as hedges: | |||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange forward contracts | Other current assets | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Total derivatives designated as hedges | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Derivatives not designated as hedges: | |||||||||||||||||
| Commodity contracts | Other current assets | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Deferred compensation contracts | Other current assets | ||||||||||||||||
| Commodity contracts | Other assets | ||||||||||||||||
| Total derivatives not designated as hedges | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Total asset derivatives | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| (Millions) | Balance Sheet Classification | January 28, 2024 | July 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||
| Liability Derivatives | |||||||||||||||||
| Derivatives designated as hedges: | |||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange forward contracts | Accrued liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Forward starting interest rate swaps | Accrued liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
| Total derivatives designated as hedges | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Derivatives not designated as hedges: | |||||||||||||||||
| Commodity contracts | Accrued liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Total derivatives not designated as hedges | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Total liability derivatives | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
We do not offset the fair values of derivative assets and liabilities executed with the same counterparty that are generally subject to enforceable netting agreements. However, if we were to offset and record the asset and liability balances of derivatives on a net basis, the amounts presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 28, 2024, and July 30, 2023, would be adjusted as detailed in the following table:
| January 28, 2024 | July 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Millions) | Gross Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Subject to Netting Agreements | Net Amount | Gross Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Subject to Netting Agreements | Net Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total asset derivatives | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total liability derivatives | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We are required to maintain cash margin accounts in connection with funding the settlement of open positions for exchange-traded commodity derivative instruments. Cash margin asset balances of $9 million at January 28, 2024, and $2 million at July 30, 2023, were included in Other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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The following tables show the effect of our derivative instruments designated as cash-flow hedges for the three- and six-month periods ended January 28, 2024, and January 29, 2023, in other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI) and the Consolidated Statements of Earnings:
| Total Cash-Flow Hedge OCI Activity | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Millions) | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
| OCI derivative gain (loss) at beginning of quarter | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Effective portion of changes in fair value recognized in OCI: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange forward contracts | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||
| Forward starting interest rate swaps | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amount of loss (gain) reclassified from OCI to earnings: | Location in Earnings | |||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange forward contracts | Cost of products sold | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||
| Forward starting interest rate swaps | Interest expense | |||||||||||||||||||
| OCI derivative gain (loss) at end of quarter | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||
| Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
| OCI derivative gain (loss) at beginning of year | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Effective portion of changes in fair value recognized in OCI: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange forward contracts | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Forward starting interest rate swaps | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amount of loss (gain) reclassified from OCI to earnings: | Location in Earnings | |||||||||||||||||||
| Commodity contracts | Cost of products sold | ( | ||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange forward contracts | Cost of products sold | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||
| Forward starting interest rate swaps | Interest expense | |||||||||||||||||||
| OCI derivative gain (loss) at end of quarter | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||
Based on current valuations, the amount expected to be reclassified from OCI into earnings within the next 12 months is a loss of less than $1 million.
The following tables show the total amounts of line items presented in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the three- and six-month periods ended January 28, 2024, and January 29, 2023, in which the effects of derivative instruments designated as cash-flow hedges are recorded and the total effect of hedge activity on these line items are as follows:
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Millions) | Cost of products sold | Interest expense | Cost of products sold | Interest expense | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated Statements of Earnings: | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss (gain) on cash-flow hedges: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount of loss (gain) reclassified from OCI to earnings | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Millions) | Cost of products sold | Interest expense | Cost of products sold | Interest expense | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated Statements of Earnings: | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss (gain) on cash-flow hedges: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount of loss (gain) reclassified from OCI to earnings | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The amount excluded from effectiveness testing recognized in each line item of earnings using an amortization approach was not material in all periods presented.
The following table shows the effects of our derivative instruments not designated as hedges in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings:
| Location of Loss (Gain) Recognized in Earnings | Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Millions) | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange forward contracts | Cost of products sold | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commodity contracts | Cost of products sold | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred compensation contracts | Administrative expenses | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total loss (gain) | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
12. Fair Value Measurements
We categorize financial assets and liabilities based on the following fair value hierarchy:
•Level 1: Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
•Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability through corroboration with observable market data.
•Level 3: Unobservable inputs, which are valued based on our estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
Fair value is defined as the exit price, or the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date. When available, we use unadjusted quoted market prices to measure the fair value and classify such items as Level 1. If quoted market prices are not available, we base fair value upon internally developed models that use current market-based or independently sourced market parameters such as interest rates and currency rates. Included in the fair value of derivative instruments is an adjustment for credit and nonperformance risk.
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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following tables present our financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of January 28, 2024, and July 30, 2023, consistent with the fair value hierarchy:
Fair Value as of January 28, 2024 | Fair Value Measurements at January 28, 2024 Using Fair Value Hierarchy | Fair Value as of July 30, 2023 | Fair Value Measurements at July 30, 2023 Using Fair Value Hierarchy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Millions) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Foreign exchange forward contracts(1) | $ | $ | — | $ | $ | — | $ | $ | — | $ | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commodity derivative contracts(2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred compensation derivative contracts(3) | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred compensation investments(4) | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets at fair value | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value as of January 28, 2024 | Fair Value Measurements at January 28, 2024 Using Fair Value Hierarchy | Fair Value as of July 30, 2023 | Fair Value Measurements at July 30, 2023 Using Fair Value Hierarchy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Millions) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Foreign exchange forward contracts(1) | $ | $ | — | $ | $ | — | $ | $ | — | $ | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commodity derivative contracts(2) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred compensation obligation(4) | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Forward starting interest rate swaps(5) | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities at fair value | $ | $ | $ | $ | — | $ | $ | $ | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1)Based on observable market transactions of spot currency rates and forward rates.
(2)Level 1 and 2 are based on quoted futures exchanges and on observable prices of futures and options transactions in the marketplace. Level 3 is based on unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which requires management’s own assumptions within an internally developed model.
(3)Based on index swap rates.
(4)Based on the fair value of the participants’ investments.
(5)Based on SOFR swap rates.
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The following table summarizes the changes in fair value of Level 3 assets and liabilities for the six-month periods ended January 28, 2024, and January 29, 2023:
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| Fair value at beginning of year | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
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| Settlements | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Fair value at end of quarter | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value.
There were no
The fair value of short- and long-term debt was $4.143 billion at January 28, 2024, and $4.293 billion at July 30, 2023. The carrying value was $4.52 billion at January 28, 2024, and $4.689 billion at July 30, 2023. The fair value of long-term debt is principally estimated using Level 2 inputs based on quoted market prices or pricing models using current market rates.
13. Share Repurchases
In June 2021, the Board authorized an anti-dilutive share repurchase program of up to $250 million (June 2021 program) to offset the impact of dilution from shares issued under our stock compensation programs. The June 2021 program has no expiration date, but it may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Repurchases under the June 2021 program may be made in open-market or privately negotiated transactions.
In September 2021, the Board approved a strategic share repurchase program of up to $500 million (September 2021 program). The September 2021 program has no expiration date, but it may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Repurchases under the September 2021 program may be made in open-market or privately negotiated transactions.
During the six-month period ended January 28, 2024, we repurchased 707 thousand shares at a cost of $29 million pursuant to our June 2021 program. As of January 28, 2024, approximately $75 million remained available under the June 2021 program and approximately $301 million remained available under the September 2021 program. During the six-month period ended January 29, 2023, we repurchased 1.298 million shares at a cost of $66 million.
14. Stock-based Compensation
We provide compensation benefits by issuing stock options, unrestricted stock and restricted stock units (including time-lapse restricted stock units, EPS performance restricted stock units, total shareholder return (TSR) performance restricted stock units and free cash flow (FCF) performance restricted stock units). In 2024, we issued time-lapse restricted stock units, unrestricted stock, TSR performance restricted stock units and EPS performance restricted stock units. We last issued stock options and FCF performance restricted stock units in 2019.
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| (Millions) | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Tax-related benefits | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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The following table summarizes stock option activity as of January 28, 2024:
| Options | Weighted- Average Exercise Price | Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | (In years) | (Millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding at July 30, 2023 | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Granted | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercised | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Terminated | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding at January 28, 2024 | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
Exercisable at January 28, 2024 | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the six-month period ended January 29, 2023 was $3 million. We measured the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
We expensed stock options on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, except for awards issued to retirement eligible participants, which we expensed on an accelerated basis. As of January 2022, compensation related to stock options was fully expensed.
The following table summarizes time-lapse restricted stock units and EPS performance restricted stock units as of January 28, 2024:
| Units | Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | ||||||||||
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Nonvested at July 30, 2023 | $ | ||||||||||
| Granted | $ | ||||||||||
| Vested | ( | $ | |||||||||
| Forfeited | ( | $ | |||||||||
Nonvested at January 28, 2024 | $ | ||||||||||
We determine the fair value of time-lapse restricted stock units based on the quoted price of our stock at the date of grant. We expense time-lapse restricted stock units on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, except for awards issued to retirement-eligible participants, which we expense on an accelerated basis.
Since 2022, we have granted EPS performance restricted stock units that will be earned upon the achievement of our adjusted EPS compound annual growth rate goal, measured over a three-year period. The actual number of EPS performance restricted stock units issued at the vesting date could range from 0 % to 200 % of the initial grant depending on actual performance achieved. The fair value of EPS performance restricted stock units is based upon the quoted price of our stock at the date of grant. We expense EPS performance restricted stock units on a straight-line basis over the service period, except for awards issued to retirement-eligible participants, which we expense on an accelerated basis. We estimate expense based on the number of awards expected to vest. There were 898 thousand EPS performance target grants outstanding at January 28, 2024, with a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $42.98 .
As of January 28, 2024, total remaining unearned compensation related to nonvested time-lapse restricted stock units and EPS performance restricted stock units was $65 million, which will be amortized over the weighted-average remaining service period of 1.9 years. The fair value of restricted stock units vested during the six-month periods ended January 28, 2024, and January 29, 2023, was $31 million and $35 million, respectively. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of the restricted stock units granted during the six-month period ended January 29, 2023 was $47.36 .
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The following table summarizes TSR performance restricted stock units as of January 28, 2024:
| Units | Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | ||||||||||
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Nonvested at July 30, 2023 | $ | ||||||||||
| Granted | $ | ||||||||||
| Vested | ( | $ | |||||||||
| Forfeited | ( | $ | |||||||||
Nonvested at January 28, 2024 | $ | ||||||||||
We estimated the fair value of TSR performance restricted stock units at the grant date using a Monte Carlo simulation.
Assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation were as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
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We recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the service period, except for awards issued to retirement eligible participants, which we expense on an accelerated basis. As of January 28, 2024, total remaining unearned compensation related to TSR performance restricted stock units was $19 million, which will be amortized over the weighted-average remaining service period of 1.9 years. In the first quarter of 2024, recipients of TSR performance restricted stock units earned 75 % of the initial grants based upon our TSR ranking in a performance peer group during a three-year period ended July 28, 2023. In the first quarter of 2023, recipients of TSR performance restricted stock units earned 100 % of the initial grants based upon our TSR ranking in a performance peer group during a three-year period ended July 29, 2022. The fair value of TSR performance restricted stock units vested during the six-month periods ended January 28, 2024, and January 29, 2023, was $12 million and $21 million, respectively. The grant-date fair value of the TSR performance restricted stock units granted during the six-month period ended January 29, 2023, was $53.74 .
The tax benefits on the exercise of stock options in the six-month period ended January 29, 2023 were not material. Cash received from the exercise of stock options was $22 million for the six-month period ended January 29, 2023, and is reflected in cash flows from financing activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
15. Commitments and Contingencies
Regulatory and Litigation Matters
We are involved in various pending or threatened legal or regulatory proceedings, including purported class actions, arising from the conduct of business both in the ordinary course and otherwise. Modern pleading practice in the U.S. permits considerable variation in the assertion of monetary damages or other relief. Jurisdictions may permit claimants not to specify the monetary damages sought or may permit claimants to state only that the amount sought is sufficient to invoke the jurisdiction of the trial court. In addition, jurisdictions may permit plaintiffs to allege monetary damages in amounts well exceeding reasonably possible verdicts in the jurisdiction for similar matters. This variability in pleadings, together with our actual experiences in litigating or resolving through settlement numerous claims over an extended period of time, demonstrates to us that the monetary relief which may be specified in a lawsuit or claim bears little relevance to its merits or disposition value.
Due to the unpredictable nature of litigation, the outcome of a litigation matter and the amount or range of potential loss at particular points in time is normally difficult to ascertain. Uncertainties can include how fact finders will evaluate documentary evidence and the credibility and effectiveness of witness testimony, and how trial and appellate courts will apply the law in the context of the pleadings or evidence presented, whether by motion practice, or at trial or on appeal. Disposition valuations are also subject to the uncertainty of how opposing parties and their counsel will themselves view the relevant evidence and applicable law.
We establish liabilities for litigation and regulatory loss contingencies when information related to the loss contingencies shows both that it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. It is possible that some matters could require us to pay damages or make other expenditures or establish accruals in amounts that could not be reasonably estimated as of January 28, 2024. While the potential future charges could be material in a particular quarter or
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annual period, based on information currently known by us, we do not believe any such charges are likely to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations or financial condition.
Other Contingencies
We have provided certain indemnifications in connection with divestitures, contracts and other transactions. Certain indemnifications have finite expiration dates. Liabilities recognized based on known exposures related to such matters were not material at January 28, 2024.
16. Supplier Finance Program Obligations
To manage our cash flow and related liquidity, we work with our suppliers to optimize our terms and conditions, including the extension of payment terms. Our current payment terms with our suppliers, which we deem to be commercially reasonable, generally range from 0 to 120 days. We also maintain agreements with third-party administrators that allow participating suppliers to track payment obligations from us, and, at the sole discretion of the supplier, sell those payment obligations to participating financial institutions. Our obligations to our suppliers, including amounts due and scheduled payment terms, are not impacted. Supplier participation in these agreements is voluntary. We have no economic interest in a supplier’s decision to enter into these agreements and no direct financial relationship with the financial institutions. We have not pledged assets as security or provided any guarantees in connection with these arrangements. The payment of these obligations is included in cash provided by operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Amounts outstanding under these programs, which are included in on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, were $252 million at January 28, 2024, and $258 million at July 30, 2023.
17. Supplemental Financial Statement Data
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(1)Includes accelerated amortization expense related to customer relationship intangible assets of $7 million and $14 million in the three- and six-month periods ended January 28, 2024, respectively.
(2)Related to the pending acquisition of Sovos Brands. See Note 18 for additional information.
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18. Pending Acquisition
On August 7, 2023 , we entered into a merger agreement to acquire Sovos Brands for $23.00 per share in cash, representing a total enterprise value of approximately $2.7 billion. The closing of the Sovos Brands acquisition is subject to certain customary mutual conditions, including among other things the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the HSR Act).
On October 23, 2023, we and Sovos Brands each received a request for additional information (the Second Request) from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (the FTC) in connection with the FTC’s review of the transaction contemplated by the merger agreement. Issuance of the Second Request extended the waiting period under the HSR Act until 30 days after both we and Sovos Brands substantially complied with the Second Request, unless the waiting period was extended voluntarily by the parties or terminated earlier by the FTC.
On February 13, 2024, we and Sovos Brands announced that both companies have certified substantial compliance with the Second Request. The certification of substantial compliance triggered the start of a 30-day waiting period which is expected to expire on March 11, 2024, after which the acquisition can be consummated. Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions set forth in the merger agreement, we expect to complete the transaction the week of March 11, 2024.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
OVERVIEW
This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, the Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in "Part I - Item 1. Financial Statements," and our Form 10-K for the year ended July 30, 2023, including but not limited to "Part I - Item 1A. Risk Factors" and "Part II - Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
Executive Summary
Unless otherwise stated, the terms "we," "us," "our" and the "company" refer to Campbell Soup Company and its consolidated subsidiaries.
We are a manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, branded food and beverage products. We operate in a highly competitive industry and experience competition in all of our categories.
On May 30, 2023, we completed the sale of our Emerald nuts business for $41 million. The results of the business through the date of sale were reflected within the Snacks reportable segment.
Sovos Brands, Inc. (Sovos Brands) Acquisition Update
On August 7, 2023, we entered into a merger agreement to acquire Sovos Brands for $23.00 per share in cash, representing a total enterprise value of approximately $2.7 billion. The closing of the Sovos Brands acquisition is subject to certain customary mutual conditions, including among other things the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the HSR Act).
On October 16, 2023, at a special meeting of Sovos Brands’ stockholders, the proposal to adopt the merger agreement was approved.
On October 23, 2023, we and Sovos Brands each received a request for additional information (the Second Request) from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (the FTC) in connection with the FTC’s review of the transaction contemplated by the merger agreement. Issuance of the Second Request extended the waiting period under the HSR Act until 30 days after both we and Sovos Brands substantially complied with the Second Request, unless the waiting period was extended voluntarily by the parties or terminated earlier by the FTC.
On February 13, 2024, we and Sovos Brands announced that both companies have certified substantial compliance with the Second Request. The certification of substantial compliance triggered the start of a 30-day waiting period which is expected to expire on March 11, 2024, after which the acquisition can be consummated. Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions set forth in the merger agreement, we expect to complete the transaction the week of March 11, 2024.
Business Trends
Our industry continues to be impacted by commodity cost fluctuations, labor cost inflation, input cost inflation and other global macroeconomic challenges. We experienced a moderate amount of input cost inflation during the first half of 2024, and we expect modest pressures of input cost inflation to continue throughout the remainder of 2024. Although we have experienced a reduction in our volumes due to lower consumption trends seen throughout the industry, we have seen sequential improvement in key brands and categories in the second quarter of 2024. We expect these volume trends to continue to improve and inflation to continue to moderate throughout the remainder of 2024.
We anticipate continued supply chain productivity and previously implemented pricing actions to mitigate some of the inflationary pressures, and expect such benefits to largely offset the incremental costs in 2024. We will continue to evaluate the evolving macroeconomic environment to take action to mitigate the impact on our business, consolidated results of operations and financial condition. We will also be lapping 2023 price increases and favorable net price realization will represent a reduced contribution to sales in 2024.
Summary of Results
This Summary of Results provides significant highlights from the discussion and analysis that follows.
•Net sales decreased 1% in the quarter to $2.456 billion following a 12% increase in the prior year. Volume/mix declines were partially offset by net price realization. On a two-year compounded annual growth rate (CAGR), net sales increased 5%.
•Gross profit, as a percent of sales, was 31.6% in 2024 compared to 30.5% in the prior-year quarter. The increase was primarily due to benefits from supply chain productivity improvements and favorable net price realization, partially offset by higher cost inflation and other supply chain costs.
•Earnings per share were $.68 in 2024, compared to $.77 a year ago. The current quarter included expenses of $.12 per share and the prior-year quarter included expenses of $.03 per share from items impacting comparability as discussed below.
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Net Earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company
The following items impacted the comparability of net earnings and net earnings per share:
•We implemented several cost savings initiatives in recent years. In the second quarter of 2024, we recorded Restructuring charges of $2 million and implementation costs and other related costs of $29 million in Administrative expenses, $3 million in Cost of products sold, $1 million in Marketing and selling expenses and $1 million in Research and development expenses (aggregate impact of $27 million after tax, or $.09 per share) related to these initiatives. Year-to-date in 2024, we recorded Restructuring charges of $4 million and implementation costs and other related costs of $34 million in Administrative expenses, $6 million in Cost of products sold, $3 million in Marketing and selling expenses and $2 million in Research and development expenses (aggregate impact of $37 million after tax, or $0.12 per share) related to these initiatives. In the second quarter of 2023, we recorded Restructuring charges of $9 million and implementation costs and other related costs of $5 million in Administrative expenses (aggregate impact of $10 million after tax, or $.03 per share) related to these initiatives. Year-to-date in 2023, we recorded Restructuring charges of $9 million and implementation costs and other related costs of $8 million in Administrative expenses (aggregate impact of $13 million after tax, or $.04 per share) related to these initiatives. See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements and "Restructuring Charges and Cost Savings Initiatives" for additional information;
•In the second quarter of 2024, we recognized gains in Cost of products sold of $7 million ($5 million after tax, or $.02 per share) associated with unrealized mark-to-market adjustments on outstanding undesignated commodity hedges. Year-to-date in 2024, we recognized losses in Cost of products sold of $8 million ($6 million after tax, or $.02 per share) associated with unrealized mark-to-market adjustments on outstanding undesignated commodity hedges. In the second quarter of 2023, we recognized losses in Cost of products sold of $4 million ($3 million after tax, or $.01 per share) associated with unrealized mark-to-market adjustments on outstanding undesignated commodity hedges;
•In the second quarter of 2024, we recorded accelerated amortization expense in Other expenses / (income) of $7 million ($5 million after tax, or $.02 per share) related to customer relationship intangible assets due to the loss of certain contract manufacturing customers, which began in the fourth quarter of 2023. Year-to-date in 2024, we recorded accelerated amortization expense in Other expenses / (income) of $14 million ($10 million after tax, or $.03 per share) related to customer relationship intangible assets;
•In the first quarter of 2024, we announced our intent to acquire Sovos Brands. In the second quarter of 2024, we incurred costs in Other expenses / (income) of $10 million ($9 million after tax, or $.03 per share) associated with the pending acquisition. Year-to-date in 2024, we incurred costs in Other expenses / (income) of $19 million ($17 million after tax, or $.06 per share) associated with the pending acquisition;
•In the second quarter of 2024, we recorded pre- and after-tax litigation expenses in Administrative expenses of $1 million related to the Plum baby food and snacks business (Plum), which was divested on May 3, 2021. Year-to-date in 2024, we recorded pre- and after-tax litigation expenses in Administrative expenses of $3 million ($.01 per share) related to Plum;
•Year-to-date in 2024, we recorded costs of $2 million in Cost of products sold and $1 million in Administrative expenses (aggregate impact of $2 million after tax, or $.01 per share) related to a cybersecurity incident that was identified in the fourth quarter of 2023; and
•In the second quarter of 2023, we recognized actuarial gains in Other expenses / (income) of $6 million ($4 million after tax, or $.01 per share). Year-to-date in 2023, we recognized actuarial losses in Other expenses / (income) of $9 million ($7 million after tax, or $.02 per share). The actuarial gains and losses related to interim remeasurements of certain U.S. pension plans due to lump sum distributions that exceeded or were expected to exceed service and interest costs resulting in settlement accounting for the plans.
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The items impacting comparability are summarized below:
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Millions, except per share amounts) | Earnings Impact | EPS Impact | Earnings Impact | EPS Impact | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs | $ | (27) | $ | (.09) | $ | (10) | $ | (.03) | |||||||||||||||
| Commodity mark-to-market gains (losses) | 5 | .02 | (3) | (.01) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Accelerated amortization | (5) | (.02) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Costs associated with pending acquisition | (9) | (.03) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Plum litigation expenses | (1) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pension actuarial gains | — | — | 4 | .01 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Impact of items on Net earnings | $ | (37) | $ | (.12) | $ | (9) | $ | (.03) | |||||||||||||||
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| January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Millions, except per share amounts) | Earnings Impact | EPS Impact | Earnings Impact | EPS Impact | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company | $ | 437 | $ | 1.46 | $ | 529 | $ | 1.76 | |||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs | $ | (37) | $ | (.12) | $ | (13) | $ | (.04) | |||||||||||||||
| Commodity mark-to-market losses | (6) | (.02) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Accelerated amortization | (10) | (.03) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Costs associated with pending acquisition | (17) | (.06) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Plum litigation expenses | (3) | (.01) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cybersecurity incident costs | (2) | (.01) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pension actuarial losses | — | — | (7) | (.02) | |||||||||||||||||||
Impact of items on Net earnings(1) | $ | (75) | $ | (.25) | $ | (20) | $ | (.07) | |||||||||||||||
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(1)Sum of the individual amounts may not add due to rounding.
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company were $203 million ($.68 per share) in the current quarter, compared to $232 million ($.77 per share) in the year-ago quarter. After adjusting for items impacting comparability, earnings decreased slightly reflecting higher other expenses, higher research and development expenses, higher administrative expenses and a higher effective tax rate, largely offset by improved gross profit. Earnings per share benefited from a reduction in the weighted average diluted shares outstanding.
Net earnings attributable to Campbell Soup Company were $437 million ($1.46 per share) in the six-month period this year, compared to $529 million ($1.76 per share) in the year-ago period. After adjusting for items impacting comparability, earnings decreased reflecting higher marketing and selling expenses, lower gross profit, higher other expenses, higher interest expense and a higher effective tax rate. Earnings per share benefited from a reduction in the weighted average diluted shares outstanding.
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SECOND-QUARTER DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Sales
An analysis of net sales by reportable segment follows:
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| (Millions) | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | January 30, 2022 | % Change 2024/2023 | Two-Year CAGR % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Meals & Beverages | $ | 1,382 | $ | 1,408 | $ | 1,275 | (2) | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Snacks | 1,074 | 1,077 | 934 | — | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 2,456 | $ | 2,485 | $ | 2,209 | (1) | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
An analysis of percent change of net sales by reportable segment follows:
| 2024 versus 2023 | Meals & Beverages | Snacks | Total(2) | ||||||||||||||
| Volume/mix | (2)% | (2)% | (2)% | ||||||||||||||
Net price realization(1) | — | 3 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| Divestiture | — | (1) | (1) | ||||||||||||||
| (2)% | —% | (1)% | |||||||||||||||
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(1)Includes revenue reductions from trade promotion and consumer coupon redemption programs.
(2)Sum of the individual amounts does not add due to rounding.
In Meals & Beverages, sales decreased 2% as declines in U.S. retail products, primarily declines in U.S. soup, beverages and Pace Mexican sauces, were partially offset by gains in Canada and foodservice. Sales were impacted by volume/mix declines with neutral net price realization. On a two-year CAGR basis, net sales increased 4%. Following a 7% increase in the prior year, sales of U.S. soup decreased 3% primarily due to decreases in ready-to-serve soups and condensed soups, partially offset by an increase in broth.
In Snacks, sales were flat. Excluding the impact from the divestiture of the Emerald nuts business, sales increased driven by sales of our power brands, which increased 4%, partially offset by declines in sales of third-party partner brands. Sales increased due to increases in cookies and crackers, primarily Goldfish crackers and Lance sandwich crackers, and in salty snacks. Within salty snacks, increases primarily in Kettle Brand and Cape Cod potato chips more than offset declines in Pop Secret popcorn and Late July snacks. Sales benefited from favorable net price realization, partially offset by volume/mix declines. On a two-year CAGR basis, net sales increased 7%.
Gross Profit
Gross profit, defined as Net sales less Cost of products sold, increased by $17 million in 2024 from 2023. As a percent of sales, gross profit was 31.6% in 2024 and 30.5% in 2023.
The 110 basis-point increase in gross profit margin was due to the following factors:
| Margin Impact | |||||
| Productivity improvements | 220 | ||||
| Net price realization | 100 | ||||
Volume/mix(1) | 30 | ||||
Cost inflation, supply chain costs and other factors(2) | (230) | ||||
| Higher restructuring-related costs | (10) | ||||
| 110 | |||||
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(1)Includes the impact of operating leverage.
(2)Includes an estimated positive margin impact of 30 basis points from the benefit of cost savings initiatives and a 50 basis-point positive impact from the change in unrealized mark-to-market adjustments on outstanding undesignated commodity hedges, which were more than offset by cost inflation and other factors.
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Marketing and Selling Expenses
Marketing and selling expenses as a percent of sales were 8.8% in 2024 compared to 8.7% in 2023. Marketing and selling expenses in 2024 were comparable to 2023, as higher selling expenses (approximately 3 points) were offset by lower advertising and consumer promotion expense (approximately 3 points) driven by Meals & Beverages.
Administrative Expenses
Administrative expenses as a percent of sales were 7.7% in 2024 compared to 6.5% in 2023. Administrative expenses increased 17% in 2024 from 2023. The increase was primarily due to higher costs associated with cost savings initiatives (approximately 15 points) and higher general administrative costs and inflation (approximately 7 percentage points), partially offset by increased benefits from cost savings initiatives (approximately 7 points).
Other Expenses / (Income)
Other expenses were $26 million in 2024 compared to other expenses / (income) of $0 million in 2023. Other expenses in 2024 included costs associated with the pending acquisition of $10 million and accelerated amortization expense of $7 million. Other expenses / (income) in 2023 included pension actuarial gains of $6 million. Excluding these amounts, the remaining change was primarily due to higher net periodic pension and postretirement benefit income in the prior year.
Operating Earnings
Segment operating earnings increased 2% in 2024 from 2023.
An analysis of operating earnings by segment follows:
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Millions) | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | % Change | |||||||||||||||||
| Meals & Beverages | $ | 247 | $ | 249 | (1) | |||||||||||||||
| Snacks | 161 | 150 | 7 | |||||||||||||||||
| 408 | 399 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate income (expense) | (89) | (40) | ||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring charges(1) | (2) | (9) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings before interest and taxes | $ | 317 | $ | 350 | ||||||||||||||||
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(1)See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on restructuring charges.
Operating earnings from Meals & Beverages decreased 1%. The decrease was primarily due to lower gross profit, partially offset by lower marketing and selling expenses. Gross profit margin decreased due to higher cost inflation and other supply chain costs, partially offset by supply chain productivity improvements, benefits from cost savings initiatives, favorable net price realization and favorable volume/mix.
Operating earnings from Snacks increased 7%. The increase was primarily due to higher gross profit, partially offset by higher marketing and selling expenses. Gross profit margin increased due to favorable net price realization, supply chain productivity improvements, benefits from cost savings initiatives and favorable volume/mix more than offsetting higher cost inflation and other supply chain costs.
Corporate expense in 2024 included the following:
•costs of $34 million related to costs savings initiatives;
•$10 million of costs associated with the pending acquisition of Sovos Brands;
•$7 million of accelerated amortization expense;
•$1 million of Plum litigation expenses; and
•$7 million of unrealized mark-to-market gains on outstanding undesignated commodity hedges.
Corporate expense in 2023 included the following:
•costs of $5 million related to cost savings initiatives;
•$4 million of unrealized mark-to-market losses on outstanding undesignated commodity hedges; and
•$6 million of pension actuarial gains.
Excluding these amounts, the remaining increase was primarily due to higher net periodic pension and postretirement benefit income in prior year.
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Interest Expense
Interest expense of $46 million in 2024 increased from $45 million in 2023 primarily due to higher average interest rates on the debt portfolio.
Taxes on Earnings
The effective tax rate was 25.1% in 2024 and 23.9% in 2023. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to nondeductible costs associated with the pending acquisition of Sovos Brands.
SIX-MONTH DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Sales
An analysis of net sales by reportable segment follows:
| Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Millions) | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | January 30, 2022 | % Change 2024/2023 | Two-Year CAGR % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Meals & Beverages | $ | 2,786 | $ | 2,863 | $ | 2,541 | (3) | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Snacks | 2,188 | 2,197 | 1,904 | — | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 4,974 | $ | 5,060 | $ | 4,445 | (2) | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
An analysis of percent change of net sales by reportable segment follows:
| 2024 versus 2023 | Meals & Beverages | Snacks | Total | ||||||||||||||
| Volume/mix | (4)% | (3)% | (3)% | ||||||||||||||
Net price realization(1) | 1 | 4 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| Divestiture | — | (1) | (1) | ||||||||||||||
| (3)% | —% | (2)% | |||||||||||||||
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(1)Includes revenue reductions from trade promotion and consumer coupon redemption programs.
In Meals & Beverages, sales decreased 3% as declines in U.S. retail products, including U.S. soup, beverages and Pace Mexican sauces, were partially offset by gains in Canada and foodservice. Volume/mix declines were partially offset by favorable net price realization. On a two-year CAGR basis, sales increased 5%. Following a 9% increase in the prior year, sales of U.S. soup decreased 4% primarily due to decreases in ready-to-serve soups and condensed soups, partially offset by an increase in broth.
In Snacks, sales were flat. Excluding the impact from the divestiture of the Emerald nuts business, sales increased driven by sales of our power brands, which increased 4%, partially offset by declines in sales of third-party partner brands. Sales increased due to increases in cookies and crackers, primarily Goldfish crackers and Lance sandwich crackers. Within salty snacks, increases primarily in Kettle Brand potato chips and Snack Factory pretzel crisps more than offset declines in Pop Secret popcorn and Snyder's of Hanover pretzels. Sales benefited from favorable net price realization, partially offset by volume/mix declines. On a two-year CAGR basis, sales increased 7%.
Gross Profit
Gross profit, defined as Net sales less Cost of products sold, decreased by $29 million in 2024 from 2023. As a percent of sales, gross profit was 31.4% in 2024 and 31.5% in 2023.
The 10 basis-point decrease in gross profit margin was due to the following factors:
| Margin Impact | |||||
Cost inflation, supply chain costs and other factors(1) | (400) | ||||
| Higher restructuring-related costs | (10) | ||||
| Productivity improvements | 220 | ||||
| Net price realization | 170 | ||||
Volume/mix(2) | 10 | ||||
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(1)Includes an estimated positive margin impact of 20 basis points from the benefit of cost savings initiatives, which was more than offset by cost inflation and other factors, including a 20 basis-point negative impact from the change in unrealized mark-to-market adjustments on outstanding undesignated commodity hedges and a 10 basis-point negative impact from a cybersecurity incident.
(2)Includes the impact of operating leverage.
Marketing and Selling Expenses
Marketing and selling expenses as a percent of sales were 8.8% in 2024 and 8.3% in 2023. Marketing and selling expenses increased 5% in 2024 from 2023. The increase was primarily due to higher selling expenses (approximately 3 points), higher other marketing expenses (approximately 1 point) and higher costs related to cost savings initiatives (approximately 1 point).
Administrative Expenses
Administrative expenses as a percent of sales were 7.0% in 2024 compared to 6.3% in 2023. Administrative expenses increased 8% in 2024 from 2023. The increase was primarily due to higher costs related to cost savings initiatives (approximately 8 points) and higher general administrative costs and inflation (approximately 3 points), partially offset by increased benefits from cost savings initiatives (approximately 4 points).
Other Expenses / (Income)
Other expenses were $50 million in 2024 compared to other expenses of $18 million in 2023. Other expenses in 2024 included costs associated with the pending acquisition of $19 million and accelerated amortization expense of $14 million. Other expenses in 2023 included pension actuarial losses of $9 million. Excluding these amounts, the remaining change was primarily due to higher net periodic pension and postretirement benefit income in the prior year.
Operating Earnings
Segment operating earnings decreased 3% in 2024 from 2023.
An analysis of operating earnings by segment follows:
| Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Millions) | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | % Change | |||||||||||||||||
| Meals & Beverages | $ | 534 | $ | 580 | (8) | |||||||||||||||
| Snacks | 322 | 303 | 6 | |||||||||||||||||
| 856 | 883 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate income (expense) | (177) | (88) | ||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring charges(1) | (4) | (9) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings before interest and taxes | $ | 675 | $ | 786 | ||||||||||||||||
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(1)See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on restructuring charges.
Operating earnings from Meals & Beverages decreased 8%. The decrease was primarily due to lower gross profit, partially offset by lower marketing and selling expenses. Gross profit margin decreased due to higher cost inflation and other supply chain costs, partially offset by supply chain productivity improvements and favorable net price realization.
Operating earnings from Snacks increased 6%. The increase was primarily due to higher gross profit, partially offset by higher marketing and selling expenses. Gross profit margin increased due to favorable net price realization and supply chain productivity improvements more than offsetting higher cost inflation and other supply chain costs.
Corporate expense in 2024 included the following:
•costs of $45 million related to costs savings initiatives;
•$19 million of costs associated with the pending acquisition of Sovos Brands;
•$14 million of accelerated amortization expense;
•$8 million of unrealized mark-to-market losses on outstanding undesignated commodity hedges;
•$3 million of Plum litigation expenses; and
•$3 million of costs associated with a cybersecurity incident.
Corporate expense in 2023 included the following:
•$9 million of pension actuarial losses; and
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•costs of $8 million related to cost savings initiatives.
Excluding these amounts, the remaining increase was primarily due to higher net periodic pension and postretirement benefit income in the prior year.
Interest Expense
Interest expense of $95 million in 2024 increased from $92 million in 2023 primarily due higher average interest rates on the debt portfolio
Taxes on Earnings
The effective tax rate was 24.8% in 2024 and 23.9% in 2023. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to nondeductible costs associated with the pending acquisition of Sovos Brands.
Restructuring Charges, Cost Savings Initiatives and Other Optimization Initiatives
Multi-year Cost Savings Initiatives and Snyder's-Lance Cost Transformation Program and Integration
Continuing Operations
Beginning in fiscal 2015, we implemented initiatives to reduce costs and to streamline our organizational structure.
Over the years, we expanded these initiatives by continuing to optimize our supply chain and manufacturing networks, as well as our information technology infrastructure.
On March 26, 2018, we completed the acquisition of Snyder's-Lance. Prior to the acquisition, Snyder's-Lance launched a cost transformation program following a comprehensive review of its operations with the goal of significantly improving its financial performance. We continued to implement this program and identified opportunities for additional cost synergies as we integrated Snyder's-Lance.
In 2022, we expanded these initiatives as we continue to pursue cost savings by further optimizing our supply chain and manufacturing network and through effective cost management. In the second quarter of 2023, we announced plans to consolidate our Snacks offices in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Norwalk, Connecticut, into our headquarters in Camden, New Jersey. Cost estimates for these expanded initiatives, as well as timing for certain activities, are continuing to be developed.
A summary of the pre-tax charges recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings related to these initiatives is as follows:
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Millions, except per share amounts) | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | January 28, 2024 | January 29, 2023 | Recognized as of January 28, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | $ | 2 | $ | 9 | $ | 4 | $ | 9 | $ | 284 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Administrative expenses | 29 | 5 | 34 | 8 | 417 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of products sold | 3 | — | 6 | — | 108 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketing and selling expenses | 1 | — | 3 | — | 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development expenses | 1 | — | 2 | — | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total pre-tax charges | $ | 36 | $ | 14 | $ | 49 | $ | 17 | $ | 840 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Aggregate after-tax impact | $ | 27 | $ | 10 | $ | 37 | $ | 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Per share impact | $ | .09 | $ | .03 | $ | .12 | $ | .04 | |||||||||||||||||||||
A summary of the pre-tax costs associated with these initiatives is as follows:
| (Millions) | Recognized as of January 28, 2024 | ||||
Severance pay and benefits | $ | 244 | |||
| Asset impairment/accelerated depreciation | 116 | ||||
Implementation costs and other related costs | 480 | ||||
| Total | $ | 840 | |||
The total estimated pre-tax costs for actions that have been identified are approximately $890 million to $915 million and we expect to incur substantially all of the costs through 2025. These estimates will be updated as the expanded initiatives are developed.
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We expect the costs for actions that have been identified to date to consist of the following: approximately $245 million to $255 million in severance pay and benefits; approximately $135 million in asset impairment and accelerated depreciation; and approximately $510 million to $525 million in implementation costs and other related costs. We expect these pre-tax costs to be associated with our segments as follows: Meals & Beverages - approximately 32%; Snacks - approximately 43%; and Corporate - approximately 25%.
Of the aggregate $890 million to $915 million of pre-tax costs identified to date, we expect approximately $715 million to $740 million will be cash expenditures. In addition, we expect to invest approximately $700 million in capital expenditures, of which we invested $492 million as of January 28, 2024. We expect to invest in substantially all of the capital expenditures through 2025. The capital expenditures primarily relate to optimization of production within our Meals & Beverages manufacturing network, a U.S. warehouse optimization project, improvement of quality, safety and cost structure across the Snyder’s-Lance manufacturing network, optimization of information technology infrastructure and applications, enhancements to our headquarters in Camden, New Jersey, implementation of our existing SAP enterprise-resource planning system for Snyder's-Lance, and optimization of the Snyder’s-Lance warehouse and distribution network.
We expect to fund the costs through cash flows from operations and short-term borrowings.
We expect the initiatives, once all phases are implemented, to generate annual ongoing savings of approximately $1 billion by the end of 2025. As of January 28, 2024, we have generated total program-to-date pre-tax savings of $915 million.
Segment operating results do not include restructuring charges, implementation costs and other related costs because we evaluate segment performance excluding such charges. A summary of the pre-tax costs associated with segments is as follows:
| January 28, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
| (Millions) | Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | Costs Incurred to Date | ||||||||||||||
| Meals & Beverages | $ | 5 | $ | 9 | $ | 260 | |||||||||||
| Snacks | 24 | 30 | 375 | ||||||||||||||
| Corporate | 7 | 10 | 205 | ||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 36 | $ | 49 | $ | 840 | |||||||||||
Other Optimization Initiatives
In the second quarter of 2024, we began implementation of a new initiative to improve the effectiveness of our Snacks direct-store-delivery route-to-market network. Pursuant to this initiative we will purchase certain Pepperidge Farm and Snyder's-Lance routes where there are opportunities to unlock greater scale in select markets, combine them and sell the combined routes to independent contractor distributors. We expect to execute this program in a staggered rollout and to incur expenses of up to approximately $115 million through 2029.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We expect foreseeable liquidity and capital resource requirements to be met through anticipated cash flows from operations; long-term borrowings; short-term borrowings, which may include commercial paper; credit facilities; and cash and cash equivalents. We believe that our sources of financing will be adequate to meet our future requirements.
We generated cash flows from operations of $684 million in 2024, compared to $732 million in 2023. The decline in 2024 was primarily due to lower cash earnings.
We had positive working capital of $14 million as of January 28, 2024, and negative working capital of $161 million as of July 30, 2023. As of July 30, 2023, current assets were less than current liabilities, which included debt maturing in one year, due to a focus on lowering core working capital requirements. Total debt maturing within one year was $14 million as of January 28, 2024, and $191 million as of July 30, 2023.
As part of our focus to lower core working capital requirements, we have worked with our suppliers to optimize our terms and conditions, including the extension of payment terms. Our current payment terms with our suppliers, which we deem to be commercially reasonable, generally range from 0 to 120 days. We also maintain agreements with third-party administrators that allow participating suppliers to track payment obligations from us, and, at the sole discretion of the supplier, sell those payment obligations to participating financial institutions. Our obligations to our suppliers, including amounts due and scheduled payment terms, are not impacted. Supplier participation in these agreements is voluntary. We have no economic interest in a supplier’s decision to enter into these agreements and no direct financial relationship with the financial institutions. We have not pledged assets as security or provided any guarantees in connection with these arrangements. The payment of these obligations is included in cash provided by operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Amounts outstanding under these programs, which are included in Accounts payable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, were $252 million at January 28, 2024, and $258 million at July 30, 2023.
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Capital expenditures were $263 million in 2024 and $155 million in 2023. Capital expenditures are expected to total approximately $470 million to $500 million in 2024. Capital expenditures in the first six months of 2024 included upgrades of assets across both segments of the business, chip and cracker capacity expansion for our Snacks business, enhancements to our headquarters in Camden, New Jersey and network optimization for our Meals & Beverages business.
In Snacks, we have a direct-store-delivery distribution model that uses independent contractor distributors. From time to time, we purchase and sell routes. The purchase and sale proceeds of the routes are reflected in investing activities.
Dividend payments were $224 million in 2024 and $226 million in 2023. The regular quarterly dividend paid on our capital stock was $.37 per share in both the second quarter of 2024 and 2023. On November 29, 2023, the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.37 per share payable on January 29, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 4, 2024. On February 28, 2024, the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.37 per share payable on April 29, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 4, 2024.
In June 2021, the Board authorized an anti-dilutive share repurchase program of up to $250 million (June 2021 program) to offset the impact of dilution from shares issued under our stock compensation programs. The June 2021 program has no expiration date, but it may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Repurchases under the anti-dilutive program may be made in open-market or privately negotiated transactions. In September 2021, the Board approved a strategic share repurchase program of up to $500 million (September 2021 program). The September 2021 program has no expiration date, but it may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Repurchases under the September 2021 program may be made in open-market or privately negotiated transactions. We repurchased 707 thousand shares at a cost of $29 million in 2024 pursuant to our June 2021 program. As of January 28, 2024, approximately $75 million remained available under the June 2021 program and approximately $301 million remained available under the September 2021 program. We repurchased 1.298 million shares at a cost of $66 million in 2023. See Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements and “Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds” for additional information.
On October 10, 2023, we entered into a delayed single draw term loan credit agreement (the 2024 DDTL Credit Agreement) totaling up to $2 billion scheduled to mature on October 8, 2024. Loans under the 2024 DDTL Credit Agreement bear interest at the rates specified in the 2024 DDTL Credit Agreement, which vary based on the type of loan and certain other conditions. The 2024 DDTL Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, including a financial covenant with respect to a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio of consolidated adjusted EBITDA to consolidated interest expense (as each is defined in the 2024 DDTL Credit Agreement) of not less than 3.25:1.00, and events of default for credit facilities of this type. The proceeds of the loans under the 2024 DDTL Credit Agreement can only be used in connection with the acquisition of Sovos Brands. The 2024 DDTL Credit Agreement remained unused at January 28, 2024.
As of January 28, 2024, we had $14 million of short-term borrowings due within one year, none of which was comprised of commercial paper borrowings. As of January 28, 2024, we issued $28 million of standby letters of credit. On September 27, 2021, we entered into a committed revolving credit facility totaling $1.85 billion scheduled to mature on September 27, 2026. The facility remained unused at January 28, 2024, except for $1 million of standby letters of credit that we issued under it. The facility contains customary covenants, including a financial covenant with respect to a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio of consolidated adjusted EBITDA to consolidated interest expense (as each is defined in the credit facility) of not less than 3.25:1.00, measured quarterly, and customary events of default for credit facilities of this type. Loans under this facility bear interest at the rates specified in the facility, which vary based on the type of loan and certain other customary conditions. The facility supports our commercial paper program and other general corporate purposes. We expect to continue to access the commercial paper markets, bank credit lines and utilize cash flows from operations to support our short-term liquidity requirements.
We are in compliance with the covenants contained in our credit facilities and debt securities.
In August 2023, we filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission that registered an indeterminate amount of debt securities. Under the registration statement we may issue debt securities from time to time, depending on market conditions.
We intend to finance the pending Sovos Brands acquisition with the issuance of new debt.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
We prepare our consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires the use of estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions. Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 30, 2023 (2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K). The accounting policies we used in preparing these financial
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statements are substantially consistent with those we applied in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our significant accounting estimates are described in Management’s Discussion and Analysis included in the 2023 Annual Report on Form 10‑K.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information on recent accounting pronouncements.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Report contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations regarding our future results of operations, economic performance, financial condition and achievements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "pursue," "strategy," "target," "will" and similar expressions. One can also identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts, and may reflect anticipated cost savings or implementation of our strategic plan. These statements reflect our current plans and expectations and are based on information currently available to us. They rely on several assumptions regarding future events and estimates which could be inaccurate and which are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties.
We wish to caution the reader that the following important factors and those important factors described in our other Securities and Exchange Commission filings, or in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K, could affect our actual results and could cause such results to vary materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, us:
•the conditions to the completion of the Sovos Brands transaction may not be satisfied or the closing of the proposed transaction might not otherwise occur;
•long-term financing for the Sovos Brands transaction may not be obtained on favorable terms, or at all;
•the risk that the cost savings and any other synergies from the Sovos Brands transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer or cost more to be realized than expected, including that the Sovos Brands transaction may not be accretive within the expected timeframe or the extent anticipated;
•completing the Sovos Brands transaction may distract our management from other important matters;
•the risks related to the availability of, and cost inflation in, supply chain inputs, including labor, raw materials, commodities, packaging and transportation;
•our ability to execute on and realize the expected benefits from our strategy, including growing sales in snacks and growing/maintaining our market share position in soup;
•the impact of strong competitive responses to our efforts to leverage brand power with product innovation, promotional programs and new advertising;
•the risks associated with trade and consumer acceptance of product improvements, shelving initiatives, new products and pricing and promotional strategies;
•our ability to realize projected cost savings and benefits from cost savings initiatives and the integration of recent acquisitions;
•disruptions in or inefficiencies to our supply chain and/or operations, including reliance on key supplier relationships;
•risks related to the effectiveness of our hedging activities and our ability to respond to volatility in commodity prices;
•our ability to manage changes to our organizational structure and/or business processes, including selling, distribution, manufacturing and information management systems or processes;
•changes in consumer demand for our products and favorable perception of our brands;
•changing inventory management practices by certain of our key customers;
•a changing customer landscape, with value and e-commerce retailers expanding their market presence, while certain of our key customers maintain significance to our business;
•product quality and safety issues, including recalls and product liabilities;
•the possible disruption to the independent contractor distribution models used by certain of our businesses, including as a result of litigation or regulatory actions affecting their independent contractor classification;
•the uncertainties of litigation and regulatory actions against us;
•the costs, disruption and diversion of management's attention associated with activist investors;
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•a disruption, failure or security breach of our or our vendors' information technology systems, including ransomware attacks;
•impairment to goodwill or other intangible assets;
•our ability to protect our intellectual property rights;
•increased liabilities and costs related to our defined benefit pension plans;
•our ability to attract and retain key talent;
•goals and initiatives related to, and the impacts of, climate change, including from weather-related events;
•negative changes and volatility in financial and credit markets, deteriorating economic conditions and other external factors, including changes in laws and regulations; and
•unforeseen business disruptions or other impacts due to political instability, civil disobedience, terrorism, geopolitical conflicts (including the ongoing conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and in Israel and Gaza), extreme weather conditions, natural disasters, pandemics or other outbreaks of disease or other calamities.
This discussion of uncertainties is by no means exhaustive but is designed to highlight important factors that may impact our outlook. We disclaim any obligation or intent to update forward-looking statements made by us in order to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date they are made.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
For information regarding our exposure to certain market risk, see Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk, in the 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K. During the six-month period ended January 28, 2024, we entered into forward starting interest rate swaps accounted for as cash-flow hedges with a notional value of $1 billion related to an anticipated debt issuance. The fair value was a loss of $23 million as of January 28, 2024. The forward starting interest rate swaps mature in January 2025. There were no
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
a.Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedure
We, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of January 28, 2024 (Evaluation Date). Based on such evaluation, the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
b.Changes in Internal Control
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) that materially affected, or are likely to materially affect, such internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended January 28, 2024.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Information regarding reportable legal proceedings is contained in Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements and incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Our share repurchase activity in the three months ended January 28, 2024 was:
| Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased (1) | Average Price Paid Per Share (2) | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (3) | Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that may yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs ($ in Millions) (3) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 10/30/23-11/30/23 | — | $— | — | $377 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 12/1/23-12/29/23 | 13,597 | $43.36 | 13,597 | $376 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1/2/24-1/26/24 | 13,738 | $44.36 | 13,738 | $376 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 27,335 | $43.86 | 27,335 | $376 | |||||||||||||||||||
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(1)Shares purchased are as of the trade date.
(2)Average price paid per share is calculated on a settlement basis and excludes commission and excise tax. As of January 1, 2023, our share repurchases in excess of issuances are subject to a 1% excise tax enacted by the Inflation Reduction Act. Any excise tax incurred is recognized as part of the cost basis of the shares acquired in the Consolidated Statements of Equity.
(3)In June 2021, our Board of Directors authorized an anti-dilutive share repurchase program of up to $250 million (June 2021 program) to offset the impact of dilution from shares issued under our stock compensation programs. The June 2021 program has no expiration date, but it may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Repurchases under the June 2021 program may be made in open-market or privately negotiated transactions. In September 2021, the Board approved a strategic share repurchase program of up to $500 million (September 2021 program). The September 2021 program has no expiration date, but it may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Repurchases under the September 2021 program may be made in open-market or privately negotiated transactions.
Item 5. Other Information
During the quarter ended January 28, 2024, none of our directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Exchange Act) adopted terminated
Item 6. Exhibits
The Index to Exhibits, which immediately precedes the signature page, is incorporated by reference into this Report.
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38
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
March 6, 2024
| CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY | ||||||||
| By: | /s/ Carrie L. Anderson | |||||||
| Carrie L. Anderson | ||||||||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
| By: | /s/ Stanley Polomski | |||||||
| Stanley Polomski | ||||||||
| Senior Vice President and Controller | ||||||||
39
EXHIBIT 31.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT
TO RULE 13a-14(a)
I, Mark A. Clouse, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Campbell Soup Company;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: March 6, 2024
| By: | /s/ Mark A. Clouse | ||||||||||||||||
| Name: | Mark A. Clouse | ||||||||||||||||
| Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||||||||||
EXHIBIT 31.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT
TO RULE 13a-14(a)
I, Carrie L. Anderson, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Campbell Soup Company;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: March 6, 2024
| By: | /s/ Carrie L. Anderson | ||||||||||||||||
| Name: | Carrie L. Anderson | ||||||||||||||||
| Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||||||||||
EXHIBIT 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Campbell Soup Company (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended January 28, 2024 (the “Report”), I, Mark A. Clouse, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Date: March 6, 2024
| By: | /s/ Mark A. Clouse | ||||||||||||||||
| Name: | Mark A. Clouse | ||||||||||||||||
| Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||||||||||
The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.
A signed original of this written statement required under Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
EXHIBIT 32.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Campbell Soup Company (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended January 28, 2024 (the “Report”), I, Carrie L. Anderson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Date: March 6, 2024
| By: | /s/ Carrie L. Anderson | |||||||||||||
| Name: | Carrie L. Anderson | |||||||||||||
| Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||||||||||||
The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.
A signed original of this written statement required under Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.