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J&J Snack Foods Corp (JJSF)

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 2, 2022

J&J SNACK FOODS CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New Jersey 000-14616 22-1935537
(State or Other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
Jurisdiction of<br><br> <br>Organization) File Number) Identification No.)

6000 Central Highway, Pennsauken, New Jersey 08109

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (856) 665-9533

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

Title of Each Class Trading Symbol(s) Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, no par value JJSF The NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

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

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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITIONS

On May 2, 2022, J & J Snack Foods Corp. issued a press release regarding its earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2022.

The information in this report and in the attached press release shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.”

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number Description of Document
99.1 Press Release dated May 2, 2022
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

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

J & J SNACK FOODS CORP.

By:     /s/     Dan Fachner

Dan Fachner

President and

Chief Executive Officer

/s/     Ken A. Plunk

Ken A. Plunk

Chief Financial Officer

Date: May 2, 2022

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Exhibit 99.1

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J&J SNACK FOODSRECORD SECOND QUARTER

NET SALES INCREASE 10% TO $281.5M

Pennsauken, NJ, May 2, 2022 - J&J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ: JJSF) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended March 26, 2022.

Second Quarter
Actuals
Net Sales 281.5M 9.9%
Operating Income 4.1M (43.5%)
Net Earnings 3.3M (46.0%)
Earnings per Diluted Share (EPS) 0.17 (46.3%)

All values are in US Dollars.

Dan Fachner, J&J Snack Foods President and CEO, commented, “J&J Snack Foods’ record second quarter net sales increased 10% year-over-year and by 2% versus the same period in fiscal 2019, exceeding pre-COVID levels for the third consecutive quarter. We had a number of accomplishments throughout the quarter including new customer wins, successful product launches and expanding product distribution. We delivered our best second quarter sales in company history despite the unexpected challenges related to the early-February implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (“ERP”) system. This system implementation only affected our Food Service and Retail segments and was intentionally planned at this time since it’s our slowest volume quarter. This investment is a critical step in our long-term strategy to automate our business establishing the foundation for transforming our supply chain. It provides a seamless, integrated process from raw materials through production, warehousing, inventory management, and electronic order fulfillment. We did experience operational and supply chain challenges due to this implementation and estimate that these issues had a negative, one-time impact on fiscal second quarter sales of approximately $20 million and on fiscal second quarter operating income of approximately $4.5 million. I am proud of how the team worked tirelessly to resolve these issues and already see our business bouncing back in April. We do not anticipate any further material impact going forward.”

“Consumer spending remains healthy despite macroeconomic challenges, and we continue to see strong demand for our products as a growing number of consumers return to their favorite amusement parks, restaurants, retailers and outdoor venues. Second quarter net sales in our Frozen Beverages segment, which was not impacted by the ERP transition, increased 50% year-over-year, driven by over 90% growth in frozen beverage sales, which is an indirect indicator of the demand opportunity we are experiencing across our core products.”

“As was the case last quarter, sustained significant inflationary pressures continue driving up prices across the entire supply and production chain, including raw materials, packaging, and distribution. We are taking aggressive measures to offset these cost challenges, including strategic cost reduction initiatives in procurement, R&D, production and distribution. We are confident these actions, combined with our most recent price increases, which became effective in early April, will begin to help offset the impact of these costs increases in the back half of the year.”


“These initiatives will strengthen our operating infrastructure and standardize processes across key business functions resulting in increased efficiencies, reduced costs and improved margins. Our commitment to driving operational excellence across the business is a key part of our long-term growth strategy and will deliver meaningful benefits to our customers and shareholders today and for many years to come.”

“In summary, we are grateful to our customers for their patience and loyalty as we worked to resolve the ERP transition issues in the second quarter. The experience of our team, investments in our operating discipline and the strength of our brands, have us well positioned in the snack food marketplace to accelerate growth and continue enhancing shareholder value. Looking ahead, the overall industry environment and consumer spending remain very strong despite rising prices, and we expect the operating and financial benefits of our recent initiatives will become more visible as we move into the second half of fiscal 2022.”

Total Company Second Quarter Highlights

Net sales increased 10% to $281.5 million in Q2 of fiscal 2022, compared to Q2 of fiscal 2021, and by 1.9%, compared of Q2 of fiscal 2019.

Key highlights include:

Sales were driven by growth in core products including pretzels, churros and frozen beverages.
Food Service sales exceeded Q2 ’21 by 4% and by 1%, versus Q2 ’19.
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Retail segment sales declined versus Q2 ’21 by 7%, but grew by 19%, compared to Q2 ’19.
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Frozen Beverage segment sales beat Q2 ’21 sales by 50%, led by frozen beverages growing over 90%, but declined by 4%, versus Q2 ’19.
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Gross profit as a percentage of sales was 23.2% in Q2 ’22, compared to 23.8% in Q2 ’21, reflecting the significant cost headwinds our industry continues to face. Inflation continued to build over the quarter increasing over 10% from our recent Q1, and further pressuring margins. This impact was especially pronounced in key raw material purchases like flour, oils, eggs, dairy, chocolates, and meats, as well as packaging and fuel. We have pricing and cost initiatives in place to offset these cost pressures, though we do not expect to see most of the benefits on our margins until Q3 and beyond.

Total operating expenses were 21.8% of sales for the quarter, an increase of 81 bps, compared to Q2 ’21. Expenses continued to be negatively impacted by industry-wide freight and distribution cost increases. Distribution costs were 10.1% of sales in the quarter, versus 9.9% in the prior year period, while marketing and selling expenses remained at 7.5% of sales. Administrative expenses were 4.2% of sales in Q2 ’22, compared to 3.6% in Q2 ’21.

Operating income was $4.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2022, compared to $7.2 million in the prior year period, largely driven by the ERP conversion challenges and the continued historic inflationary environment. Net earnings in Q2 ’22 was $3.3 million, compared to $6.1 million in Q2 ’21. Our effective tax rate was 22% in Q2 ’22.

Food Services Segment Second Quarter Highlights

Q2 ’22 food service sales exceeded Q2 ’21 by $7.0 million, or an increase of 4%.
Theaters, stadiums, amusement parks as well as schools and restaurants and strategic accounts continued to experience an increase in foot traffic and visitation driving strong sales in our core products, including 18% increase in soft pretzel sales to $43.3 million, churro sales growth of 19% to $17.4 million led by customer expansion and growing menu penetration, while frozen novelties sales declined 31% due to short term production and shipping delays. Handheld and bakery sales both remained relatively flat at $20.5 million and $84.0 million, respectively.
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Sales of new products were approximately $2 million driven primarily by a new empanada product with a major convenience customer and expanded bakery items.
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Q2 ’22 operating income declined 91% to $0.5 million reflecting the significant increase in ingredients, production and shipping costs as well as by the impacts from the Company’s ERP implementation.
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Retail Segment Second Quarter Highlights

Q2 ’22 retail sales decreased 7%, compared to Q2 ’21.
Soft pretzels remained relatively flat, compared to Q2 ’21, while frozen novelty sales decreased 2% lapping a 22% increase in the same quarter last year. Biscuit and handheld sales decreased 12% and 52%, respectively, versus the prior year period.
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New product innovation contributed approximately $0.5 million in the quarter driven by three new Luigi’s gelato items.
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Operating income decreased 83% to $1.1 million, versus the prior year period driven by higher cost of goods sold and inefficiencies created by the delays in the Company’s ERP implementation.
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Frozen Beverages Segment Second Quarter Highlights       ****

Frozen beverage segment sales beat Q2 ’21 sales by 50% led by beverage sales.
Beverage sales grew over 91%, or $16.8 million higher than in Q2 ’21 reflecting the growing momentum across theaters, amusement parks, convenience, and restaurant channels. In the amusement parks channel, we continue to see strong growth as visitation numbers continue to exceed pre-Covid levels. Theater sales are improving as better content is released and consumers are spending more for snacks but continues to lag 2019 volumes.
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Service revenues increased 15%, led by an acceleration in maintenance calls and additional growth in one of our larger customers. Equipment sales increased 33% driven mainly by growth from large QSR and convenience customers.
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Q2 ’22 operating income improved to $2.5 million, compared to a Q2 ’21 operating loss of $5.2 million, as strong sales drove leverage across the business.
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About J&J Snack Foods Corp.

J&J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ: JJSF) is a leader and innovator in the snack food industry, providing innovative, niche and affordable branded snack foods and beverages to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets. Manufactured and distributed nationwide, our principal products include SUPERPRETZEL, the #1 soft pretzel brand in the world, as well as internationally known ICEE and SLUSH PUPPIE frozen beverages, LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, MINUTE MAID* frozen ices, WHOLE FRUIT sorbet and frozen fruit bars, SOUR PATCH KIDS** Flavored Ice Pops, Tio Pepe’s & CALIFORNIA CHURROS, and THE FUNNEL CAKE FACTORY funnel cakes and several bakery brands within DADDY RAY’S, COUNTRY HOME BAKERS and HILL & VALLEY. J&J Snack Foods Corp. has approximately twenty manufacturing facilities and generates more than $1 billion in annual revenue. The Company has a history of strong sales growth and financial performance and remains focused on opportunities to expand its unique niche market product offering while bringing smiles to families worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.jjsnack.com.

*MINUTE MAID is a registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company

**SOUR PATCH KIDS is a registered trademark of Mondelēz International group, used under license.

Certain Definitions

Adjusted EBITDA consists of net earnings adjusted to exclude: income taxes (benefit); investment income; interest expense; depreciation and amortization; share-based compensation expense; COVID-19 related expenses; net (gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets; impairment charges, and restructuring costs.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

It is important to note that Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Management believes that this measure is useful as a way to evaluate the Company and the means for Management to evaluate our performance and operations. Management believes that this measure is useful to an investor in evaluating our performance because it is widely used in the food and beverage industry.

A certain adjusted non-GAAP financial measure is presented in this release. Management believes this adjusted non-GAAP measure provides useful information to Management and investors by excluding certain income, expenses, and gains and losses that may not be indicative of the Company’s core operating and financial results. Similarly, Management believes this adjusted measure is a useful performance measure because certain items included in the calculation of net earnings may either mask or exaggerate trends in the Company’s ongoing operating performance. Further, the reconciliation corresponding to this adjusted measure, by identifying individual adjustments, provides a useful mechanism for investors to consider this adjusted measure with some, or all, of the identified adjustments.

Management uses this non-GAAP financial measure on an ongoing basis to help track and assess the Company’s financial performance. You, however, should not consider non-GAAP measures in isolation or as a substitute for net earnings, operating income, or any other measure for determining our operating performance that is calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. This non-GAAP measure is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. The accompanying financial tables provide reconciliations to the nearest GAAP measure of all non-GAAP measures provided in this release.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements regarding the Company’s expected future financial position, results of operations, revenue and profit levels, cash flows, business strategy, budgets, projected costs, capital expenditures, products, competitive positions, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management for future operations, as well as statements that include words such as “anticipate,” “if,” “believe,” “plan,” “goals,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “will,” and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements. This includes, without limitation, our statements and expectations regarding any current or future recovery in our industry and the future impact of the Company’s enterprise resource planning system implementation. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and readers must recognize that actual results may differ materially from the expectations of management. We do not undertake a duty to update such forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include consumer spending, price competition, acceptance of new products, the pricing and availability of raw materials, transportation costs, changes in the competitive marketplace the uncertainty and ultimate economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and other risks identified in our annual report on Form 10-K, and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of these factors are outside of the Company’s control.

Investor Contact:

Joseph Jaffoni, Norberto Aja or Jennifer Neuman

JCIR

(212) 835-8500

jjsf@jcir.com


J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three months ended Six months ended
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March 26, March 27, March 26, March 27,
2022 2021 2022 2021
Net Sales $ 281,513 $ 256,178 $ 600,003 $ 497,175
Cost of goods sold 216,165 195,282 455,280 386,154
Gross Profit 65,348 60,896 144,723 111,021
Operating expenses
Marketing 21,036 19,192 41,943 36,493
Distribution 28,349 25,443 61,664 48,332
Administrative 11,719 9,216 22,088 18,656
Other general expense (income) 156 (185 ) 95 (268 )
Total Operating Expenses 61,260 53,666 125,790 103,213
Operating Income 4,088 7,230 18,933 7,808
Other income (expense)
Investment income 160 579 431 1,949
Interest (expense) & other (57 ) 4 (75 ) (11 )
Earnings before income taxes 4,191 7,813 19,289 9,746
Income tax expense 920 1,752 4,927 1,907
NET EARNINGS $ 3,271 $ 6,061 $ 14,362 $ 7,839
Earnings per diluted share $ 0.17 $ 0.32 $ 0.75 $ 0.41
Weighted average number of diluted shares 19,206 19,130 19,180 19,081
Earnings per basic share $ 0.17 $ 0.32 $ 0.75 $ 0.41
Weighted average number of basic shares 19,134 19,006 19,110 18,971

J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share amounts)
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September 25,
2021
Assets **** **** **** **** ****
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 221,017 $ 283,192
Marketable securities held to maturity 4,530 7,980
Accounts receivable, net 187,933 162,939
Inventories 158,991 123,160
Prepaid expenses and other 11,805 7,498
Total current assets 584,276 584,769
Property, plant and equipment, at cost 782,148 757,242
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 504,249 490,055
Property, plant and equipment, net 277,899 267,187
Other assets
Goodwill 121,833 121,833
Other intangible assets, net 76,599 77,776
Marketable securities held to maturity - 4,047
Marketable securities available for sale 5,951 10,084
Operating lease right-of-use assets 53,892 54,555
Other 2,878 1,968
Total other assets 261,153 270,263
Total Assets 1,123,328 $ 1,122,219
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity **** **** **** **** ****
Current Liabilities
Current finance lease liabilities 127 $ 182
Accounts payable 101,238 96,789
Accrued insurance liability 15,525 16,260
Accrued liabilities 6,456 10,955
Current operating lease liabilities 13,747 13,395
Accrued compensation expense 16,487 17,968
Dividends payable 12,136 12,080
Total current liabilities 165,716 167,629
Noncurrent finance lease liabilities 336 392
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 45,501 46,557
Deferred income taxes 61,339 61,578
Other long-term liabilities 455 409
Stockholders' Equity **** **** **** **** ****
Preferred stock, 1 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares; none issued - -
Common stock, no par value; authorized, 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 19,173,000 and 19,084,000 respectively 87,688 73,597
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (13,281 ) (13,383 )
Retained Earnings 775,574 785,440
Total stockholders' equity 849,981 845,654
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity 1,123,328 $ 1,122,219

All values are in US Dollars.


J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited) (in thousands)
Six months ended
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March 26, March 27,
2022 2021
Operating activities:
Net earnings $ 14,362 $ 7,839
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation of fixed assets 23,868 24,253
Amortization of intangibles and deferred costs 1,183 1,457
Loss from disposals of property & equipment 100 -
Share-based compensation 2,350 2,270
Deferred income taxes (251 ) (4 )
Loss (Gain) on marketable securities 69 (768 )
Other (184 ) (163 )
Changes in assets and liabilities net of effects from purchase of companies
Increase in accounts receivable (25,031 ) (10,884 )
Increase in inventories (36,538 ) (6,432 )
Increase in prepaid expenses (4,308 ) (118 )
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (2,055 ) 9,331
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (26,435 ) 26,781
Investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (35,306 ) (18,829 )
Proceeds from redemption and sales of marketable securities 11,526 41,337
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment 589 1,262
Other - 18
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (23,191 ) 23,788
Financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of stock 11,741 13,582
Payments on finance lease obligations (111 ) (173 )
Payment of cash dividend (24,163 ) (21,776 )
Net cash used in financing activities (12,533 ) (8,367 )
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents (16 ) 375
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (62,175 ) 42,577
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 283,192 195,809
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 221,017 $ 238,386

J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited) (in thousands)
Three months ended Six months ended
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March 26, March 27, March 26, March 27,
2022 2021 2022 2021
Sales to External Customers:
Food Service
Soft pretzels $ 43,261 $ 36,776 $ 93,682 $ 69,463
Frozen novelties 7,305 10,590 15,762 16,885
Churros 17,447 14,720 36,936 26,262
Handhelds 20,506 19,992 39,001 37,603
Bakery 83,967 82,910 191,798 171,874
Other 3,854 4,336 10,893 7,662
Total Food Service $ 176,340 $ 169,324 $ 388,072 $ 329,749
Retail Supermarket
Soft pretzels $ 15,752 $ 15,789 $ 31,946 $ 29,677
Frozen novelties 18,919 19,386 36,721 34,702
Biscuits 5,687 6,495 13,958 14,155
Handhelds 1,069 2,243 2,345 5,023
Coupon redemption (726 ) (608 ) (1,622 ) (1,683 )
Other 56 601 104 1,126
Total Retail Supermarket $ 40,757 $ 43,906 $ 83,452 $ 83,000
Frozen Beverages
Beverages $ 35,365 $ 18,529 $ 69,128 $ 34,384
Repair and maintenance service 21,000 18,218 43,011 37,114
Machines revenue 7,542 5,663 15,389 12,152
Other 509 538 951 776
Total Frozen Beverages $ 64,416 $ 42,948 $ 128,479 $ 84,426
Consolidated Sales $ 281,513 $ 256,178 $ 600,003 $ 497,175
Depreciation and Amortization:
Food Service $ 6,670 $ 7,116 $ 13,339 $ 13,902
Retail Supermarket 386 384 752 770
Frozen Beverages 5,484 5,648 10,960 11,424
Total Depreciation and Amortization $ 12,540 $ 13,148 $ 25,051 $ 26,096
Operating Income :
Food Service $ 536 $ 6,055 $ 9,537 $ 12,235
Retail Supermarket 1,091 6,364 6,075 11,087
Frozen Beverages 2,461 (5,189 ) 3,321 (15,514 )
Total Operating Income $ 4,088 $ 7,230 $ 18,933 $ 7,808
Capital Expenditures:
Food Service $ 13,851 $ 7,246 $ 24,084 $ 15,532
Retail Supermarket 1,094 80 3,623 101
Frozen Beverages 4,261 1,827 7,599 3,196
Total Capital Expenditures $ 19,206 $ 9,153 $ 35,306 $ 18,829
Assets:
Food Service $ 799,710 $ 760,557 $ 799,710 $ 760,557
Retail Supermarket 33,206 33,395 33,206 33,395
Frozen Beverages 290,412 270,963 290,412 270,963
Total Assets $ 1,123,328 $ 1,064,915 $ 1,123,328 $ 1,064,915

J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Unaudited) (in thousands)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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March 26, March 27, March 26, March 27,
2022 2021 2022 2021
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings to Adjusted EBITDA **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
Net Earnings $ 3,271 $ 6,061 $ 14,362 $ 7,839
Income Taxes 920 1,752 4,927 1,907
Investment Income (160 ) (579 ) (431 ) (1,949 )
Interest Expense 57 (4 ) 75 11
Depreciation and Amortization 12,540 12,762 25,051 25,710
Share-Based Compensation 1,267 1,026 2,350 2,270
COVID-19 Expenses (Recoveries) - 762 (874 ) 1,507
Net Loss on Sale or Disposal of Assets 127 - 100 -
Adjusted EBITDA $ 18,022 $ 21,780 $ 45,560 $ 37,295