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Campbell Soup Company 2003 Annual Report

Financial Highlights 

(millions of dollars, except per share amounts) 

Net sales 

Gross margin 

  Percent of sales 

Earnings before interest and taxes 1, 2 

  Percent of sales 

Net cash provided by operating activities 

Capital expenditures 

Earnings before cumulative effect 

of accounting change 1,2 

  Per share 1,2

   Basic 1,2 

   Diluted 1,2 

Dividends 

  Per share 

2003 
53 Weeks 

$  6,678 

$  2,873 

   43.0% 

$  1,105 

  16.5% 

$  873 

$  283 

2002
52 Weeks

$  6,133 

$  2,690 

   43.9%

$  984 

   16.0%

$  1,017 

$  269 

$  626 

$  525 

$  1.52 

$  1.52 

$  259 

$  0.63 

$  1.28 

$  1.28 

$  258 

$  0.63 

1  In 2003, the company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 142 “Goodwill and Other 

Intangible Assets” and discontinued the amortization of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets. Results for 2002 
include $70 ($54 after tax or $.13 per share) of amortization. See also Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

2  2003 and 2002 results include pre-tax costs of $1 and $20 ($14 after tax or $.03 per share), respectively, related to an 
Australian manufacturing reconfiguration. Of these amounts, pre-tax costs of approximately $1 and $19 were recorded 
in 2003 and 2002, respectively, in Cost of products sold.

 
 
 
Campbell Soup Company Annual Report 2003

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Dear Shareowner,
Dear Shareowner,
Two years ago we began to implement a three-
Two years ago we began to implement a three-
year, five-point plan designed to renew Campbell 
year, five-point plan designed to renew Campbell 
Soup Company. In fiscal 2003, we began building 
Soup Company. In fiscal 2003, we began building 
momentum with innovative products, revitalized core 
momentum with innovative products, revitalized core 
brands and reenergized employees. 
brands and reenergized employees. 

Net sales in fiscal 2003 increased 9 percent (currency and acquisitions accounted for 5 percent of the increase) to $6.7 billion, 
Net sales in fiscal 2003 increased 9 percent (currency and acquisitions accounted for 5 percent of the increase) to $6.7 billion, 
and earnings before the cumulative effect of accounting change grew 8 percent (excluding amortization from fiscal 2002 
and earnings before the cumulative effect of accounting change grew 8 percent (excluding amortization from fiscal 2002 
results) to $626 million, or $1.52 per share. These gains were achieved through strong volume growth in the second half 
results) to $626 million, or $1.52 per share. These gains were achieved through strong volume growth in the second half 
of the fiscal year as we passed the midway point of our Transformation Plan. All of our major reporting segments showed 
of the fiscal year as we passed the midway point of our Transformation Plan. All of our major reporting segments showed 
top-line growth. Our decision to invest more heavily in our brands through both marketing and product innovation is 
top-line growth. Our decision to invest more heavily in our brands through both marketing and product innovation is 
beginning to yield better results.
beginning to yield better results.

I believe that Campbell Soup Company now has in place the four elements necessary for any consumer products company 
I believe that Campbell Soup Company now has in place the four elements necessary for any consumer products company 
to be successful for the long term: (1) We have strong brands that are leaders in their categories; (2) we compete within 
to be successful for the long term: (1) We have strong brands that are leaders in their categories; (2) we compete within 
large, appealing categories with above-average growth; (3) we possess a financial structure that generates the cash flow 
large, appealing categories with above-average growth; (3) we possess a financial structure that generates the cash flow 
required to sustain solid growth; and (4) we have an organization that is capable of creating and executing our increasingly 
required to sustain solid growth; and (4) we have an organization that is capable of creating and executing our increasingly 
competitive plans.
competitive plans.

With these elements for success in place, we have broadened our strategic framework to realize the full potential of our 
With these elements for success in place, we have broadened our strategic framework to realize the full potential of our 
portfolio and our people. We believe that these five strategies, which have been modified during the past two years, will 
portfolio and our people. We believe that these five strategies, which have been modified during the past two years, will 
drive Campbell Soup Company to its next level of performance:
drive Campbell Soup Company to its next level of performance:

1  Revitalize core North America thermal businesses
1  Revitalize core North America thermal businesses
  – U.S. Soup
  – U.S. Soup
  – Beverages, Sauces and Simple Meals
  – Beverages, Sauces and Simple Meals
2  Strengthen the broader portfolio for consistent sales 
2  Strengthen the broader portfolio for consistent sales 

and earnings growth
and earnings growth

3  Continually improve product and package quality
3  Continually improve product and package quality
4  Drive total system productivity
4  Drive total system productivity
5  Build organization excellence and vitality
5  Build organization excellence and vitality

1. Revitalize core North America thermal businesses
1. Revitalize core North America thermal businesses
Seventy percent of our operating earnings are derived from soup, beverages and sauces, and we are committed to 
Seventy percent of our operating earnings are derived from our hot-filled, shelf stable businesses — soup, beverages, 
sauces — and we are committed to developing competitive advantage in taste, nutrition and packaging in these businesses. 
developing significant competitive advantages in taste, nutrition and packaging in these important businesses. 

Soup > Campbell’s soups outsell the leading branded competition in the U.S. by a margin of 7 to 1. At the heart of our 
Soup > Campbell’s soups outsell the leading branded competition in the U.S. by a margin of 7 to 1. At the heart of our 
program is a commitment to make soups more appealing to consumers by continually improving quality, making pack-
program is a commitment to make soups more appealing to consumers by continually improving quality, making pack-
aging more convenient and making shopping easier. This past year we brought this objective to life on all three fronts. 
aging more convenient and making shopping easier. This past year we brought this objective to life on all three fronts. 
First, our reformulated “cold blend” condensed vegetable soups entered the marketplace with improved quality of 
First, our reformulated “cold blend” condensed vegetable soups entered the marketplace with improved quality of 
those 10 varieties. Second, we delivered Campbell’s Soup at Hand sippable soups, the first truly portable soup product. 
those 10 varieties. Second, we delivered Campbell’s Soup at Hand sippable soups, the first truly portable soup product. 

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Third, we developed iQ Shelf Maximizer, a breakthrough shelving system 
that groups soups in a highly visible and efficient way that makes it much 
easier for consumers to find their favorite varieties. In fiscal 2004, we are 
building on these initiatives. We have improved 14 more condensed soup 
varieties using cold blend processing. We have launched an entirely new 
platform for portability — Campbell’s M’m! M’m! Good! To Go — incorporating 
Campbell’s Soup at Hand, Campbell’s Chunky and Campbell’s Select brand 
soups, all in microwavable containers. And we are rolling out iQ Shelf 
Maximizer to more high-volume retail outlets.

   “We are
 creating a
     strong, 
 focused
  company.”

Beverages, Sauces and Simple Meals > In our North America Sauces and 
Beverages businesses, we’re making considerable progress thanks to our 
investments in marketing and new product development. In addition, the 
investments in thermal technology and manufacturing that we have made in our soup business are being leveraged in 
these businesses as well. In fiscal 2003, our V8, Pace and Prego brands responded to marketing initiatives and delivered both 
top-line and bottom-line growth. The introduction of V8 Splash Smoothies helped restore growth to the beverage business. 

We intend to take advantage of the fact that two thirds of today’s meals are still eaten at home. Simple meals made from 
Campbell’s soups and sauces will be a theme of our 2004 marketing campaigns.

2. Strengthen the broader portfolio for consistent sales and earnings growth
Most of the brands in our broader portfolio are first or second in their categories, but there is still plenty of room for market 
expansion. We have accelerated innovation and intensified consumer support to grow sales volume and, where appropriate, 
market share.

Snacking and baking businesses account for more than 20 percent of our sales. Our three core brands — Pepperidge 
Farm, Arnott’s, Godiva — have a solid position and opportunities for top-line growth.

In fiscal 2003, Pepperidge Farm had strong growth in all three of its core businesses — biscuits, bakery and frozen — 
while Arnott’s delivered increased sales and earnings and achieved the #2 salty snack position in Australia through our 
acquisition of Snack Foods Ltd. Godiva continues to be one of the most recognized luxury brands in the world today. 
However, its growth continued to be affected by softness in consumer spending for luxury goods.

In International Soup and Sauces, we also delivered growth. In Europe, we have successfully integrated our dry soup 
businesses purchased more than two years ago and those businesses grew. We experienced weakness in our base 
businesses in the United Kingdom, France and Germany, but we have plans in place to address those issues. In Asia 
Pacific, our soup business in Australia continued to deliver good growth.

3. Continually improve product and package quality
Two years ago we set superiority standards for our top-selling 120 products around the world. Since then, we have tripled 
the number of these products that are rated superior to competition and we have laid the groundwork for even greater 
progress in the years ahead. We are also aggressively upgrading our packaging capabilities across our portfolio. Our work 
in soup is illustrative of this effort.

In fiscal 2003, Campbell’s Soup at Hand sippable soups introduced new easy-open, microwavable packaging that proved 
to be a big success and created an opportunity to establish a whole new platform for soup growth. For fiscal 2004, we 
have introduced more Campbell’s Soup at Hand varieties and new microwavable packaging for both Campbell’s Chunky 
and Campbell’s Select brands in a new section within the soup aisle under the umbrella brand M’m! M’m! Good! To Go. 
At the same time, new easy-open lids on condensed soup are providing many opportunities for consumers to try 
Campbell’s soup instead of other food choices. Our vegetable soups in aseptic packaging have had good success both 
in Canada, with Campbell’s Gardennay, and in Australia, with Campbell’s Velish. We are also making significant gains in 
customizing our products for our customers through innovative packaging.

4. Drive total system productivity
In fiscal 2003, we delivered cost savings in excess of $130 million. This is an important element of our efforts to generate 
increased funding for our brands. Across our entire supply chain, we are generating significant savings through upgrading 
systems and increasing the efficiency of our spending. Our new Pepperidge Farm bakery in Bloomfield, Connecticut, and 
the upgrade of Arnott’s bakery in Marleston, Australia, will give us a better cost profile in our core bakery business.

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5. Build organization excellence and vitality
Through both internal advancements and external hires, we have created a workforce that I believe is second to none in 
the industry. We have added leadership in critical areas and enhanced our talent at all levels. Additionally, we have made 
notable progress improving employee satisfaction and morale through multiple workplace initiatives.

Outlook
Our outlook is bright. In U.S. Soup, we are starting to gain traction through better marketing and innovative new products, 
as well as improved product quality and packaging. Our broader portfolio is also starting to gain momentum, and we are 
getting better top-line results. We are increasing the contributions from new products, and improving quality and productivity. 
We expect to further improve momentum in fiscal 2004 through top-line growth across several of our businesses, especially 
in soup, as innovation and more efficient and effective marketing continue. We also expect to maintain our current level of 
capital investment to support innovation, ensure capacity to support our growth and generate more productivity.

The plan we initiated two years ago is helping us renew our winning ways. We are creating a strong, focused company that 
can consistently deliver a total shareowner return that is among the best in the consumer food industry.

Douglas R. Conant
President and Chief Executive Officer

Chairman’s message
In fiscal 2003, we saw momentum building behind our Transformation Plan. Our investments for quality 
improvements, and innovation with the new microwavable convenience platform, have generated 
consumer and customer excitement about Campbell’s soups.

Last spring, the Board completed a comprehensive analysis of the Company’s strategic plan in which we developed a broader 
strategic view encompassing Campbell’s entire thermal processing capabilities. We have identified opportunities to grow and 
leverage our leading brands in soup, sauces and beverages utilizing proprietary manufacturing processes and technology.

The Compensation and Organization Committee approved a new executive compensation program that provides more 
stock-based incentives. We believe this new program better reflects the current market environment while continuing to 
align the interests of management with those of shareholders.

Campbell has long been recognized for its leadership in corporate governance. This year, new governance standards 
proposed by the New York Stock Exchange provided an opportunity to reevaluate our governance practices. As explained 
in the 2003 proxy statement, we have broadened our governance principles and adopted new charters for each of our 
committees. We believe these actions will continue Campbell’s leadership in this important area.

In November 2003, Tom Field and David Li will retire from the Board. They will be missed. Tom was elected in 1987, 
and his expertise in food retailing brought a valuable perspective to the Board. David was elected in 1995, and brought a 
rich background in finance and international business. The nominees to succeed them are Paul Charron, Chairman and 
CEO of Liz Claiborne, and Les Vinney, President and CEO of Steris Corporation. Paul brings a strong consumer products 
background, including tenures at both General Foods and Procter & Gamble. Les has a solid financial background, as well 
as a career in diversified businesses. I am confident that both Paul and Les will make valuable contributions to the Board.

George M. Sherman
Chairman of the Board

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REVITALIZE CORE NORTH 
AMERICA THERMAL BUSINESSES
U.S. Soup

The soup for

right now

Consumers have relied on the Campbell’s brand 
for more than a century to provide superior simple 
meals and snacks. Today, we are bringing even 
more convenient soup choices to satisfy busy, 
on-the-go lifestyles. With new portable packaging, 
improved ready-to-serve varieties, added value 
and, as always, superior taste, Campbell’s soups 
can now be enjoyed anytime, anywhere.

convenient

Capitalizing on the success of Campbell’s 
Soup at Hand single-serve soups, we 
have added seven new sippable varieties 
to enjoy on-the-go,  including Chicken with 
Mini Noodles and Mexican-Style Fiesta 
for teens and “tweens.”

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relevant

Tampa Bay Buccaneer John Lynch joins Campbell’s 
long-running “Mama’s Boys” campaign for Campbell’s 
Chunky soup. To score extra points with hearty eaters, 
we have introduced Chunky Grilled Chicken and 
Sausage Gumbo, and added 33 percent more chicken 
to Chunky Chicken Corn Chowder.

M’m! M’m! Good! To Go > According to National Eating Trends research, 34 percent of lunches are eaten “on the run.” To answer consumers’ 
needs for portability, we’re bringing greater convenience to our most popular ready-to-serve Campbell’s Chunky and Campbell’s Select soups, 
with new microwavable packaging. Now a warm, wholesome bowl of soup can be ready in just minutes! 

valued

To provide a broader set of choices in the 
ready-to-serve soup section, we introduced 
Campbell’s Kitchen Classics soups, high-
quality soups aimed at the value-conscious 
consumer. These 10 soups include varieties 
like Chicken Noodle and Tomato.

creative

More and more consumers continue to enjoy our great-tasting soups 
when dining away from home. Last year, sales of Campbell’s frozen 
and refrigerated restaurant-quality soups had double-digit growth. 
To better serve the needs of our food service customers, we offer 
Stockpot Custom Creations, a fl exible program whereby our chefs 
develop customized soups for restaurant menus.

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REVITALIZE CORE 
NORTH AMERICA 
THERMAL BUSINESSES
U.S. Soup

Make it
Campbell’s
instead

We’re creating new reasons to enjoy 
Campbell’s soups every day, with 
better-tasting soups and quick and easy 
recipes. With our new advertising — 
Make It Campbell’s Instead — we’re 
reminding consumers to choose 
Campbell’s soup instead of hot dogs, 
instead of macaroni and cheese, 
instead of pizza. At the same time, 
we’re enhancing our Campbell’s Fun 
Favorites soups and working with 
celebrities like actress Mandy Moore 
and hip-hop artist Bow Wow, to appeal to 
today’s contemporary Campbell Kids.

fun

tasty

In 2003, Campbell’s Fun Favorites soups for kids enjoyed 
steady growth with the introduction of soups with Goldfi sh 
brand pasta. This year, we have enhanced our kids’ soups with 
more pasta, more fl avorful broth and more exciting packaging. 
Our goal is to make Campbell’s soups the #1 choice for simple 
meals and snacks that kids love eating — and moms love serving. 

Dinner (and Tuesday) will never be the same now that 
Campbell has introduced its Tasty Tuesday Tip of the Week™ 
meal solution program. Celebrity spokesperson Gordon Elliott 
will star in radio and TV advertising to share weekly recipes 
and meal-planning tips made with Campbell products to 
help solve mom’s daily dinner dilemmas. 

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Kid-Appealing Soups > More than 72 million children 
under age 18 live in the U.S. These younger soup-lovers 
are an important — and admittedly fun — group of 
Campbell consumers. 

powerful

Last year, we introduced our iQ Shelf system, designed 
to help customers fi nd their favorite condensed soups 
faster. Now, the soup aisle is even friendlier with iQ Shelf 
Maximizer, a new system whereby our cans are gravity-fed 
from large, clearly marked shelf holders. In 2004, we plan 
to roll this system out to thousands of stores. 

essential

Flavor’s In. Water’s Out. Promoting Swanson broth 
as the essential stock to keep in the pantry has been 
successful during the holiday season as well as year-
round, helping to boost shipments double digits in 
2003. Aseptic packaging adds to the convenience 
of this popular recipe ingredient. 

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Southwestern Appeal > The Pace Trailgating Tour combines the authenticity of cowboy-style chuckwagon cooking and the time-honored 
tradition of tailgate barbecuing. We plan to visit more than 30 events this year as title sponsor of the Pace Picante Rodeo Championships 
and expect to continue to build on the brand’s Southwestern heritage — delivering another year of strong growth.

authentic

Your favorite Mexican restaurant is as close as 
your kitchen now that the Pace brand has served up 
Mexican Creations cooking sauces. These fl avorful 
sauces include Classic Taco, Sweet Roasted Onion
& Garlic, Roasted Ranchero, Verde with Tomatillos 
& Jalapeños and Cilantro & Lime. 

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hearty

Nearly half of consumers add meat to pasta sauce. 
Now, they can add Prego Hearty Meat sauces 
to their shopping list. These sauces are superior 
to the leading competitor and are available in 
Authentic Italian Sausage, Meatball Parmesan 
and Classic Meat with Fresh Mushrooms.

Strategy      1         2         3         4         5

REVITALIZE CORE NORTH 
AMERICA THERMAL BUSINESSES
Beverages, Sauces and Simple Meals

1

Bringing
new zest
 to life

Campbell’s sauce brands — Pace Mexican 
sauces, Prego pasta sauces  and Franco-American 
gravies — provide consumers with the opportunity 
to create a range of flavorful and simple meals 
and snacks. Campbell’s beverage brands give 
consumers “better for you” beverage choices with 
V8 Vegetable juice and the refreshing taste of 
V8 Splash juice beverages. 

refreshing

V8 Splash Smoothies, a shelf-stable beverage with 
essential nutrients and a “splash” of soy protein, is off 
to a fast start this year. Currently available in Peach 
Mango, Strawberry Banana and Citrus Blend, this 
product line will add three new fl avors in 2004 — 
Tropical Colada, Orange Creme and Wild Berry Creme.

nutritious

The V8 brand is juiced up about its third consecutive year 
of sales growth, up more than 6 percent in 2003, after the 
introduction of Lemon Twist V8 juice and the continued success 
of its “Drink Smarter” advertising campaign. Another key 
beverage initiative is this year’s introduction of the fi rst organic 
product in Campbell history — Campbell’s Organic Tomato Juice.

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2 STRENGTHEN THE BROADER 

PORTFOLIO FOR CONSISTENT SALES 
AND EARNINGS GROWTH

More fun,
more flavors,
more choice
for all

Campbell markets many powerful brands around 
the world to satisfy consumer needs in snacking and 
baking, premium chocolate, dry soups and sauces 
and aseptic soups. This provides the platform to 
leverage scale in many ways. For example, we are 
beginning to see greater synergies in aseptic soup 
between North America and Europe, and in snacking 
and baking between Pepperidge Farm and Arnott’s. 

colorful 

premier

Pepperidge Farm Goldfi sh crackers swim in more than 
half of all U.S. households with children under 12. And 
their pond became a whirlpool of activity this year with 
new Goldfi sh Colors, one of the most successful launches 
in the brand’s 40-year history. Coming soon, four extreme 
varieties of Flavor Blasted Goldfi sh crackers.

Consumers around the world 
love Godiva chocolates. We are 
building on this strong equity to reach 
consumers in powerful luxury markets like Singapore, 
Hong Kong and Japan, and adding new chocolates such 
as the Godiva Caramel Nouveau Collection.

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Bite-sized Treats > Pepperidge Farm is the proud new parent of Mini Cookies — bite-sized replicas of such 
classics as Milano and Chocolate Chunk cookies. Five varieties offer consumers a convenient way to satisfy 
their cravings for some of America’s favorite premium cookies anytime, anywhere.

snacking

fruitful

With the completion of the Snack Foods Ltd. acquisition, 
Arnott’s adds to its line of Rix and Kettle Chips savory snacks with 
more Australian favorites including Cheezels, Planters, Thins, CCs 
and French Fries. And for the pint-sized crowd, now Tiny Teddy 
Dippers come with delicious new fl avors — thick chocolate 
hazelnut, strawberry crème and milky white chocolate.

Made from real fruit, Arnott’s SnackRight biscuits 
meet growing consumer demand for great-tasting, lower-
fat snacks. Increased marketing has nearly doubled 
household penetration from 6 to 10 percent while 
driving category growth, and the biscuits remain #1 
in the “Better For You” segment of their market.

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Making It Easier > Today’s busy consumers want their meals easy to prepare and easy to eat. That’s why 
we continue to invest in convenience. All of our soups, from our icon condensed brands to ready-to-serve 
Campbell’s Chunky and Campbell’s Select, now feature easy-open lids. 

improved

Using innovative cold blend technology, 
we’ve upgraded 30 percent of our 
condensed soups. In 2004, we’ll also 
add more rice to Campbell’s Chicken with 
Rice soup and more pasta to Campbell’s 
Fun Favorites soups. 

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innovative

Consumers in western Canada savor Campbell’s 
Gardennay restaurant-quality, ready-to-serve vegetable 
soups in aseptic packaging. These soups leverage 
Campbell’s expertise with this innovative technology to 
produce Swanson broths in the U.S., Liebig soups in 
France and Campbell’s Velish soups in Australia. 

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 CONTINUALLY 
IMPROVE PRODUCT AND   
PACKAGE QUALITY

3

Raising
the

bar 

Across our portfolio, we’re improving the quality 
of our products and packaging to make our 
soups, sauces, beverages and snacks more 
convenient and more consumer-friendly. From 
easy-open lids and easy-grip jars to more pasta 
in our soups and more meat in our sauces, 
we’re raising quality standards to make our 
brands the preferred choice.  

competitive

customized

A major program to improve our European soups, sauces 
and stocks is delivering strong results in the marketplace. 
In consumer testing, more than 50 percent of our products 
are now preferred over the competition. In addition, Germany’s 
Heisse Tasse line has launched Swing low-fat soups and 
Extra pasta soups.

One of Campbell’s most important initiatives is tailoring 
assortments of products to suit the needs of our varied 
customers. From specially-sized juice packs 
to large bundles of soup, we are continuously 
helping our customers differentiate themselves 
in the marketplace.

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4 DRIVE TOTAL

SYSTEM
PRODUCTIVITY

Working better,

working

smarter

Our teams are working hard to bring best-in-class 
processes and technologies to all areas of the 
company. We aim to drive the most efficient and 
effective business systems in the U.S. and then 
share our knowledge across the globe. 

collaboration

Campbell earned the #8 spot in Cannondale Associates’ 
PoweRanking™ survey, where retailers and manufac-
turers rate each other in areas such as strategy, service 
and profi tability. Campbell’s reemergence in the top 10 
follows an investment in building customer relationships 
and helping customers to grow.

possibilities

In 2003, we launched a new initiative with our sales 
and marketing teams to drive more profi table business 
growth with our retail customers. It’s called the Customer 
Investment Program and it utilizes state-of-the-art 
analytical tools, along with joint business planning, 
to grow our mutual businesses. 

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On the Rise > We are modernizing our bakery operations to further improve our baked goods and reduce overall costs. In the U.S., 
a new energy-effi cient, state-of-the-art Pepperidge Farm bakery in Bloomfi eld, Connecticut, became fully operational this year. 

focus

productivity

Campbell’s innovative use of Internet 
technology is placing us at the forefront of 
the global movement toward electronic data-sharing. Campbell was one 
of the fi rst manufacturers to send and receive data with Wal-Mart stores 
through the UCCnet Global Data Registry, speeding delivery time and 
ensuring more accurate invoicing.

The forecast is bright with Campbell’s new Sales and 
Operations Planning process. This program aligns functional 
areas, from marketing and sales to manufacturing and 
distribution, allowing us to better share information across 
these areas. We are optimistic that this process will help us 
improve our planning accuracy and inventory management.

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Hitting the Bull’s-eye > The new Dr. John T. Dorrance Culinary & Learning Center in our World Headquarters represents a signifi cant 
investment in our workplace. Pictured here is our sales team for Target stores, the second-largest general merchandiser in the U.S. 
Their teamwork exemplifi es the winning spirit within our organization, earning Campbell the “2002 Target Vendor Award of Excellence.” 

engaging

developing

We are living our pledge to our employees — 
“Campbell Valuing People and People Valuing 
Campbell” — and measuring our results through 
a yearly employee survey. We are also embracing a new 
Leadership Model to build an environment of trust across 
the organization.

Campbell’s mission to establish world-class research and development 
facilities and culinary capabilities reached another milestone with 
the opening of a new R&D Center in the United Kingdom. This modern 
facility, with development and demonstration kitchens, pilot plant 
and consumer test center, provides Campbell U.K. with greater 
resources to drive product and packaging innovation.

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ORGANIZATION EXCELLENCE 
& VITALITY

5BUILD 

Winning
in the
workplace

To win in the marketplace we must win in 
the workplace. We want to demonstrate an 
extraordinary commitment to our people so that 
they will deliver an extraordinary commitment 
to the success of our company. This promise also 
flows out to our neighbors in the communities 
where we live.

inspiring

creating

This year, the Campbell Soup Foundation 
celebrates 50 years of making a difference 
in the U.S. To commemorate this anniversary, 
the Foundation announced the “50 Hours for 50 Years” Volunteer 
Campaign. As part of this program, Campbell teams will volunteer 
50 hours in communities where they work and live. 

Our Stockpot Inc. Culinary Campus in Woodinville, Washington, 
provides an entrepreneurial and creative environment where 
Stockpot chefs collaborate with some of the nation’s leading 
restaurant chains to create signature soups and menu items. 
Our customer teams have a passion for food and a mindset 
of continuous innovation.

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Financial Review

Management’s Discussion and

Analysis of Results of Operations 
and Financial Condition 

Consolidated Statements of Earnings 
Consolidated Balance Sheets 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 
Consolidated Statements of

Shareowners’ Equity (Defi cit) 

Notes to Consolidated

Financial Statements  
Report of Management 
Report of Independent Auditors 
Five-Year Review – Consolidated 

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Campbell Soup Company Annual Report 2003

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of 
Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Results of Operations

Overview Earnings before the cumulative effect of accounting 
change were $626 million ($1.52 per share) in 2003 compared 
to $525 million ($1.28 per share) in 2002. (All earnings per 
share amounts included in Management’s Discussion and 
Analysis are presented on a diluted basis.) Comparisons to 
the prior year are impacted by the adoption of Statement of 
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 142 “Goodwill 
and Other Intangible Assets” as of the beginning of 2003. In 
accordance with the provisions of this standard, the company 
discontinued amortization of goodwill and indefinite-lived 
intangible assets on a prospective basis from the date of 
adoption. Had such amortization been eliminated as of the 
beginning of the prior year, net earnings for 2002 would 
have been $579 million, or $1.41 per share. The 2002 
results included a restructuring charge and related costs of 
approximately $20 million pre-tax ($.03 per share) associated 
with the Australian manufacturing reconfiguration. Pre-tax 
charges of $19 million were classified as Cost of products sold 
and $1 million were classified as a Restructuring charge. The 
2003 results included costs of $1 million associated with the 
Australian manufacturing reconfiguration which commenced 
in 2001. The increase in earnings before the cumulative 
effect of accounting change in 2003 was due to higher sales 
during the year, lower interest expense, and a lower effective 
tax rate compared to the prior year, partially offset by higher 
administrative expenses and higher pension expense. In 
addition, there were 53 weeks in 2003 and 52 weeks in 2002. 
The additional week contributed approximately $.02 per share 
to earnings in 2003.

In connection with the adoption of SFAS No. 142, the company 
also recognized a one-time non-cash charge of $31 million 
(net of a $17 million tax benefit) in the first quarter of 2003, 
or $.08 per share, as a cumulative effect of accounting change. 
This charge related to impaired goodwill associated with the 
Stockpot business, a food service business acquired in August 
1998. See also Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Although SFAS No. 142 precludes restatement of prior period 
results, prior period segment operating earnings have been 
adjusted to reflect the pro forma impact of amortization 
eliminated under the standard. 

During the first quarter ended October 27, 2002, the 
company acquired two businesses for cash consideration 
of approximately $170 million and assumed debt of 
approximately $20 million. The company acquired Snack 
Foods Limited, a leader in the Australian salty snack category, 
and Erin Foods, the number two dry soup manufacturer in 
Ireland. Snack Foods Limited is included in the Biscuits 
and Confectionery segment. Erin Foods is included in the 

International Soup and Sauces segment. The businesses have 
annual sales of approximately $160 million.

In 2002, net earnings declined 19% and earnings per share 
declined 17% compared to 2001. The 2001 results included 
a restructuring charge and related costs of approximately 
$15 million pre-tax ($.03 per share) associated with the 
Australian manufacturing reconfiguration. Pre-tax charges 
of $10 million were classified as a Restructuring charge 
and $5 million were classified as Cost of products sold. 
Net earnings in 2001 also included an approximate $.03 per 
share dilutive impact from the European dry soup and sauce 
brands acquisition. The earnings decline in 2002 was primarily 
related to planned increases in marketing and infrastructure 
investments across major businesses, partially offset by lower 
interest expense. 

In 2003, certain stock-based incentive compensation costs 
and deferred compensation expenses were reclassified from 
Other expenses to reflect the costs by function on various 
lines of the Statements of Earnings. Prior periods have been 
reclassified to conform to the current presentation. 

Beginning in 2002, the company adopted the consensus 
reached by the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s 
(FASB’s) Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) on Issue No. 01-9 
“Accounting for Consideration Given by a Vendor to a Customer 
or Reseller of the Vendor’s Products.” Under this consensus, 
the EITF concluded that certain consumer and trade promotion 
expenses, such as coupon redemption costs, cooperative 
advertising programs, new product introduction allowances, 
feature price discounts and in-store display incentives, should 
be classified as a reduction of sales rather than as marketing 
expenses. The adoption of this consensus in 2002 resulted in 
the following reclassifications to the annual results for 2001: 
Net sales were reduced by $893 million; Cost of products 
sold was reduced by $14 million; and Marketing and selling 
expenses were reduced by $879 million. These reclassifications 
had no impact on net earnings.

Sales Sales increased 9% in 2003 to $6.7 billion from 
$6.1 billion. The increase in sales was due to a 3% increase 
in volume and mix, a 1% increase due to higher selling prices, 
a 3% increase from currency, and a 2% increase from the 
acquisitions of Erin Foods and Snack Foods Limited. The 
additional week in 2003 accounted for approximately 1 to 2 
percentage points of the increase. Worldwide wet soup volume 
increased 2%. 

Sales increased 6% in 2002 to $6.1 billion from $5.8 billion. 
The increase in sales was due to a 4% increase from the 
European acquisition which was completed in May 2001, a 
2% increase due to volume and mix, a 1% increase due to 
higher selling prices, offset by a 1% decline due to increased 
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coupon redemption programs. Worldwide wet soup volume 
increased 1% from 2001. 

An analysis of net sales by segment follows:

(millions) 

2003 

2002 

2001 

% Change

2003/ 
2002 

2002/
2001

North America Soup 

  and Away From Home 

$ 2,606 

$ 2,524 

$ 2,532 

3  —

North America Sauces 
  and Beverages 

Biscuits and 

  Confectionery 

International Soup 
  and Sauces 

1,246 

1,182 

1,161 

5 

1,774 

1,507 

1,446 

18 

1,052 

920 

632 

$ 6,678 

$ 6,133 

$ 5,771 

14 

9 

2

4

46

6

The 3% increase in sales from North America Soup and Away 
From Home in 2003 versus 2002 was due to a 1% increase 
in volume and mix, a 1% increase due to lower revenue 
reductions from trade promotion and consumer coupon 
redemption programs, and a combined 1% increase from 
higher price realization and currency. U.S. wet soup volume 
increased 2% over the prior year. Ready-to-serve volume 
increased 8% behind volume gains in Campbell’s Chunky 
and Campbell’s Select soups, and the launch of Soup at 
Hand sippable soups in convenient portable microwaveable 
packaging. Swanson broth reported a volume increase of 13% 
due to successful promotional campaigns for cooking with 
broth. Condensed soup volume declined 6%. Canada reported 
growth in soup volume, due in part to the regional introduction 
of the new Campbell’s Gardennay soup in aseptic packages. 
Away From Home experienced increased soup volume, offset 
by declines in lower margin businesses.

Sales in 2002 from North America Soup and Away From Home 
were flat with 2001. Volume and mix increased 1% from the 
prior year, offset by an increase in revenue reductions from 
trade promotion and consumer coupon redemption programs. 
U.S. wet soup volume increased 1%. Ready-to-serve volume 
increased 9% behind the double-digit volume gains in 
Campbell’s Chunky and Campbell’s Select soups. This volume 
growth was driven by new varieties, quality improvements, 
and increased advertising. Swanson broth volume increased 
4%. Condensed soup volume declined 5%. Canada reported 
sales growth in all businesses, particularly soup, in response to 
increased marketing. Away From Home sales slightly increased 
over the prior year led by solid soup sales performance, which 
offset a decline in lower margin bakery and frozen entrée sales.

The 5% increase in sales from North America Sauces and 
Beverages in 2003 versus 2002 was due to a 4% increase in 
volume and mix, a 1% increase from higher price realization, 
a 1% increase due to lower revenue reductions from trade 
promotion and consumer coupon redemption programs, offset 

by a 1% decline due to currency. The sales increase was 
driven by strong gains in Pace Mexican sauces, Prego brand 
products, V8 vegetable juices, Campbell’s tomato juice, Latin 
America, and the introduction of V8 Splash Smoothies. The 
introduction of Prego Hearty Meat sauces and Pace Mexican 
Creations sauces contributed to the sales growth. These gains 
were partially offset by declines in Franco-American canned 
pasta and gravies.

The 2% increase in sales from North America Sauces and 
Beverages in 2002 versus 2001 was due to a 3% increase 
in volume and mix, offset by a 1% reduction due to higher 
revenue reductions from trade promotion and consumer 
coupon redemption programs. The volume growth resulted 
from the performance of Prego pasta bake sauces, which 
were introduced in the fourth quarter of 2001, Pace Mexican 
sauces, V8 vegetable juices and the Mexican business. These 
volume gains were partially offset by continued declines in 
Franco-American canned pasta and V8 Splash beverages. 

Sales from Biscuits and Confectionery increased 18% in 2003 
due to a 3% increase in volume and mix, a 4% increase from 
higher price realization, an 8% increase from the acquisition 
of Snack Foods Limited in Australia, a 4% increase from 
currency, offset by a 1% increase in revenue reductions from 
trade promotion and consumer coupon redemption programs. 
The favorable currency impact principally reflected the 
strengthening of the Australian dollar. Pepperidge Farm reported 
sales increases in cookies, crackers, and fresh bread. Arnott’s 
contributed to the sales increase with growth in the chocolate 
segment and new products introduced in the year, particularly 
Snackright fruit-based low fat biscuits. Godiva Chocolatier’s 
worldwide sales increased due to growth in Asia, partially offset 
by continued weakness in same store sales in North America.

Sales from Biscuits and Confectionery increased 4% in 2002 
due to a 4% increase in volume and mix, a 1% increase from 
higher price realization, offset by a 1% decline from currency, 
primarily the Australian dollar. Pepperidge Farm contributed to 
the sales growth with new products, including the introduction 
of Dessert Bliss cookies and Goldfish Sandwich crackers, and 
increased distribution. Arnott’s in Australia reported volume 
gains due to increases in value-added products in the snack 
foods category, such as Rix Rice chips and Kettle chips. 
Tim Tam biscuit sales also increased significantly. Godiva 
sales rose slightly, as new store openings worldwide offset 
lower same store sales in North America in the aftermath of 
September 11th. 

International Soup and Sauces reported a 14% increase 
in sales due to a 12% increase from currency and a 2% 
increase from the acquisition of Erin Foods in Ireland. Strong 
performance of dry soups in Europe was offset by weakness in 
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France and Germany. The United Kingdom performance 
reflected declines in Homepride sauces and Campbell’s 
soups. Sales in France declined due primarily to aggressive 
competitive activity. In Germany, a significant portion of the 
private-label soup business is being discontinued. The Asia 
Pacific region reported sales growth.

International Soup and Sauces reported a 46% increase in sales 
in 2002 due primarily to a 44% increase from the European dry 
soup and sauce acquisition, which was completed in the fourth 
quarter of 2001, and a 2% increase from currency. The base 
business in Europe declined slightly as weakness in United 
Kingdom soup and sauces was partially offset by gains in soup 
sales in Belgium and France. Asia Pacific sales increased due 
to growth in Australian soup, broth and beverages. 

Gross Margin Gross margin, defined as Net sales less Cost 
of products sold, increased by $183 million in 2003 due to 
the increase in sales. As a percent of sales, gross margin was 
43.0% in 2003, 43.9% in 2002, and 45.7% in 2001. The 
percentage decrease in 2003 was due to the lower margin 
structure of acquisitions (approximately 0.5 percentage 
points), costs associated with transition and startup of the new 
Pepperidge Farm bakery and with the discontinuance of certain 
co-packing contracts (approximately 0.3 percentage points), 
and the net adverse impact of pricing, productivity gains, 
mix and quality improvements (approximately 0.4 percentage 
points), offset by the benefits of lower costs related to the 
Australian manufacturing reconfiguration (approximately 
0.3 percentage points). The percentage decline in 2002 from 
2001 was due mainly to the continuing mix shift in U.S. soup 
towards ready-to-serve products (approximately 0.4 percentage 
points), the cost of quality improvements across a number of 
products (approximately 0.7 percentage points), and costs 
associated with the Australian manufacturing reconfiguration 
(approximately 0.3 percentage points). 

Marketing and Selling Expenses Marketing and selling 
expenses as a percent of sales were 17.1% in 2003, 17.5% 
in 2002, and 15.4% in 2001. Marketing and selling expenses 
increased approximately 7% in 2003. The increase was 
driven by currency and acquisitions (3 percentage points), 
increased advertising, primarily for V8 Splash Smoothies, 
V8 juices and Pace Mexican sauces (3 percentage points), 
and incremental selling expense due to shelving initiatives 
and systems upgrades. In 2002, Marketing and selling 
expenses increased approximately 21% from 2001. The 
European dry soup and sauce acquisition accounted for 5% 
of the increase. The remaining increase in 2002 was due 
primarily to the planned increases in advertising investments 
across the portfolio (approximately 8 percentage points), 
particularly in U.S. soup and sauces, and selling infrastructure 
investments (approximately 5 percentage points) to improve 
execution capability. 

Administrative Expenses Administrative expenses as a 
percent of sales increased to 7.6% in 2003 from 7.4% in 
2002. Administrative expenses increased by approximately 
12% in 2003 from 2002. Currency and acquisitions accounted 
for approximately 5 percentage points of the increase. The 
remaining increase was driven by a number of items, including 
costs associated with litigation, investments in information 
technology, and an increase in bad debt expense. In 2002, 
Administrative expenses increased to 7.4% of Net sales 
from 7.0% in 2001 due to higher compensation costs and 
costs associated with investments in people and information 
technology to improve execution capabilities.

Research and Development Expenses Research and 
development expenses increased $9 million or 11% in 2003 
from 2002 due to costs associated with quality improvement 
initiatives and new product development costs (approximately 
8 percentage points), and the impact of currency and 
acquisitions (approximately 3 percentage points). Research 
and development costs increased $15 million or 23% in 2002 
from 2001 due to costs associated with quality improvement 
initiatives (approximately $10 million) and new product 
development (approximately $5 million). 

Other Expenses Other expenses decreased to $28 million 
in 2003 compared to $99 million in 2002 due primarily to 
the elimination of $70 million of amortization of goodwill 
and indefinite-lived intangible assets upon adoption of SFAS 
No. 142 as of the beginning of 2003. In 2003, Other expenses 
were impacted by an increase in non-cash adjustments to the 
carrying value of long-term investments in affordable housing 
partnerships ($36 million), partially offset by gains on sales 
of land and buildings ($16 million) and a one-time payment 
for the transfer of the Godiva Chocolatier ice cream license 
($5 million). Other expenses increased in 2002 as compared 
to 2001 primarily due to increased amortization expense 
associated with the European acquisition.

In 2003, costs related to stock-based incentive compensation 
and deferred compensation were reclassified from Other 
expenses to reflect the costs by function. The prior periods 
were adjusted to conform to the current presentation.

Operating Earnings As previously noted, operating segment 
results for 2002 and 2001 have been restated to reflect the 
pro forma impact of SFAS No. 142. Amortization expense of 
$70 million was eliminated from 2002 operating earnings. 
Amortization expense of $54 million was eliminated from 
2001 operating earnings. Segment operating earnings, on 
a comparable basis, increased 5% from 2002. Segment 
operating earnings declined 13% in 2002 from 2001. 

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An analysis of operating earnings by segment follows:

(millions) 

2003 

2002 

2001 

% Change

2003/ 
2002 

2002/
2001

North America Soup 

  and Away From Home 

$    632  $    634  $    784 

— 

(19)

North America Sauces 
  and Beverages 

Biscuits and 

  Confectionery 

International Soup 
  and Sauces 

289 

257 

316 

12 

(19)

212 

186 

208 

14 

(11)

128 

120 

63 

$ 1,261 

$ 1,197 

$ 1,371 

7 

5 

90

(13)

Corporate 

(156) 

(143) 

(123)

$ 1,105 

$ 1,054 

$ 1,248

Earnings from North America Soup and Away From Home 
in 2003 were even with 2002 earnings. The increase in 
sales was offset by a decline in gross margin due to quality 
improvements, packaging improvements and product mix. 
In addition, costs increased due to shelving initiatives and 
system upgrades.

Earnings from North America Soup and Away From Home 
decreased 19% in 2002 from 2001 due to planned increases 
in trade and consumer promotion costs, advertising expenses, 
infrastructure investments and costs of quality improvements. 
The promotion and advertising investments were focused on 
ready-to-serve products, including Campbell’s Chunky and 
Campbell’s Select, and the new Campbell’s Supper Bakes 
meal kits.

Earnings from North America Sauces and Beverages increased 
12% in 2003 from 2002 primarily due to the increase in 
sales of Pace, V8 Splash and Prego brand products, and an 
improvement in gross margin. 

Earnings from North America Sauces and Beverages declined 
19% in 2002 from 2001 primarily due to a significant increase 
in marketing investments, principally on Prego, Pace Mexican 
sauces and V8 vegetable juices.

Earnings from Biscuits and Confectionery increased 14% 
in 2003 compared to 2002. Favorable currency translation 
accounted for approximately 4 percentage points of the 
increase. Operating earnings in 2003 were impacted by 
approximately $10 million of transitional expenses related 
to the closure of the Pepperidge Farm bakery in Norwalk, 
Connecticut and startup of the new bakery in Bloomfield, 
Connecticut. Earnings in 2003 benefited from a $5 million 
payment to Godiva for the transfer of an ice cream license. 
Operating earnings in 2002 included $20 million of costs 
associated with the Australian manufacturing reconfiguration 
compared to $1 million in 2003. 

In 2002, earnings from Biscuits and Confectionery decreased 
11%. Earnings included the effect of costs associated with 
the Australian manufacturing reconfiguration of $20 million 
in 2002 and $15 million in 2001. The remaining decline was 
due primarily to increased marketing investments across the 
portfolio and a decline in earnings from Godiva, partially offset 
by increased sales in Pepperidge Farm and Arnott’s.

The 7% increase in 2003 earnings from International 
Soup and Sauces was primarily due to favorable currency 
translation, partially offset by $8 million of costs associated 
with the discontinuance in 2004 of certain co-packing 
contracts in Europe. 

The 90% increase in 2002 earnings from International Soup 
and Sauces was due to the European acquisition. Base 
earnings declined significantly due to lower sales in the United 
Kingdom soup and sauces business and planned increases in 
marketing across the portfolio. 

Corporate expenses increased in 2003 primarily due to adjust-
ments recorded to the carrying value of long-term investments 
in affordable housing partnerships and legal expenses related 
to ongoing litigation, partially offset by lower stock-related 
compensation costs.

Corporate expenses increased in 2002 due principally to planned 
infrastructure investments and higher compensation costs. 

Nonoperating Items Interest expense declined 2% in 2003 
from 2002 due to lower levels of debt and lower interest rates.

Interest expense decreased 13% in 2002 from 2001. Higher 
interest expense due to increased average debt levels following 
the fourth quarter 2001 European acquisition was more than 
offset by a steep decline in short-term rates. 

The effective tax rate was 32.2% in 2003 and 34.2% in both 
2002 and 2001, as reported. The comparable tax rate for 
2002 and 2001 would be 33.3% and 33.8%, respectively, 
based on a pro forma adjustment for the adoption of SFAS 
No. 142. The reduction in the rate from 2002 to 2003 reflects 
a number of factors which favorably impact foreign and 
U.S. taxes.

Restructuring Program A restructuring charge of $10 million 
($7 million after tax) was recorded in the fourth quarter 2001 
for severance costs associated with the reconfiguration of 
the manufacturing network of Arnott’s in Australia. In the 
second quarter of 2002, the company recorded an additional 
$1 million restructuring charge related to planned severance 
actions. Related costs of approximately $1 million, $19 million 
($13 million after tax) and $5 million ($4 million after tax) were 
recorded in 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively, as Cost of 
products sold, primarily representing accelerated depreciation 
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designed to drive greater manufacturing efficiency resulting 
from the closure of the Melbourne plant. Approximately 550 
jobs were eliminated due to the plant closure. As a result of 
this reconfiguration, the company expects annual pre-tax cost 
savings of approximately $10 million, most of which will be 
realized in 2004. In 2003, the company incurred startup costs 
associated with the transition of production. These costs were 
substantially offset by a gain on the sale of the facility. See 
Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further 
discussion of this program. 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Net cash flows from operating activities provided $873 
million in 2003, compared to $1.0 billion in 2002. The 2002 
cash flow benefited from a significant reduction in working 
capital to a low level, which was maintained in 2003. Net 
cash flows from operations in 2002 decreased to $1.0 billion 
from $1.1 billion in 2001. This decrease was primarily due 
to lower net earnings resulting from planned increases in 
marketing and infrastructure investments. Over the last three 
years, operating cash flows totaled approximately $3 billion. 
This cash generating capability provides the company with 
substantial financial flexibility in meeting its operating and 
investing needs. 

Capital expenditures were $283 million in 2003, $269 million 
in 2002 and $200 million in 2001. Capital expenditures are 
projected to be approximately $285 million in 2004. The 
increase in 2003 was driven by the Pepperidge Farm bakery 
and soup quality projects, partially offset by reduced spending 
in Australia on the manufacturing reconfiguration, which 
was substantially completed in 2002. The increase in 2002 
was due to planned process improvements, product quality 
enhancements, the Australian plant reconfiguration, and the 
construction of the new Pepperidge Farm bakery. 

Businesses acquired, as presented in the Statements of Cash 
Flows, primarily represents the acquisitions of Snack Foods 
Limited and Erin Foods in the first quarter of 2003. The 
purchase price adjustment in 2002 related to the European 
dry soup and sauces acquisition, completed in 2001.

In November 2002, the company issued $400 million of 
ten-year 5% fixed-rate notes due December 2012. The 
proceeds were used to retire $300 million 6.15% notes and 
to repay commercial paper borrowings. In connection with 
this issuance, the company entered into ten-year interest 
rate swaps that converted $300 million of the fixed-rate debt 
to variable.

In November 2002, the company terminated interest rate swap 
contracts with a notional value of $250 million that converted 
fixed-rate debt (6.75% notes due 2011) to variable and 
received $37 million. Of this amount, $3 million represented 

accrued interest earned on the swap prior to the termination 
date. The remainder will be amortized over the remaining life 
of the notes as a reduction to interest expense.

Long-term borrowings in 2002 were the result of a series 
of debt issuances throughout the year. In September 2001, 
the company issued $300 million seven-year 5.875% fixed-
rate notes. The proceeds were used to repay short-term 
borrowings. While planning for the issuance of these notes, 
the company entered into interest rate swaps with a notional 
value of approximately $138 million that effectively fixed a 
portion of the interest rate on the debt prior to issuance. These 
contracts were settled at a loss of approximately $4 million 
upon issuance of the notes. This loss is being amortized over 
the life of the notes. In conjunction with the issuance of these 
notes, the company also entered into a $75 million seven-year 
interest rate swap that converts fixed-rate debt to variable. 

In October 2001, the company issued $300 million two-year 
variable-rate notes. The proceeds were also used to repay 
short-term borrowings. In connection with this issuance, the 
company entered into a $300 million two-year interest rate 
swap that converts the variable-rate debt to fixed. 

In November 2001, the company redeemed $100 million 
5.625% fixed-rate notes due in September 2003. The notes 
were callable at par. This redemption was financed with lower 
rate commercial paper.

In December 2001, the company issued an additional 
$200 million of its existing 6.75% fixed-rate notes due February 
2011, originally issued in February 2001. These additional 
notes were priced at a premium to reflect market conditions. 
The proceeds were used to repay short-term borrowings.

In January 2002, the company repaid $300 million of variable-
rate notes due December 2003. The notes were repaid with 
lower cost short-term borrowings. 

In March 2002, the company issued $300 million five-year 
5.50% fixed-rate notes. The proceeds were used to repay 
$228 million variable-rate notes due in December 2003 and 
short-term borrowings. In connection with this issuance, 
the company entered into a five-year interest rate swap that 
converts $100 million of the fixed-rate debt to variable.

In June 2002, the company filed a $1 billion shelf registration 
statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission 
to use for future offerings of debt securities. Under the 
registration statement, the company may issue debt securities 
from time to time, depending on market conditions. The 
company intends to use the proceeds to repay short-term 
debt, to reduce or retire other indebtedness or for other 
general corporate purposes. As of August 3, 2003, the 
company had $600 million available for issuance under this 
registration statement. See also Recent Developments.

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Long-term borrowings completed in 2001 included both a 
three-year floating rate loan, which funded the purchase of 
11 million shares under forward stock purchase contracts 
for approximately $521 million in December 2000, and the 
issuance of $500 million 6.75% fixed-rate notes due February 
2011. The proceeds of the 6.75% notes were used primarily 
to repay short-term borrowings. The company also entered 
into ten-year interest rate swap contracts with a notional value 
of $250 million in connection with the issuance of the 6.75% 
fixed-rate notes. The company terminated these swaps in 
November 2002. 

Dividend payments decreased to $259 million in 2003, 
compared to $286 million in 2002. Dividends declared in 
2003 and 2002 totaled $0.63 per share and in 2001 totaled 
$0.90 per share. The 2003 fourth quarter rate was $0.1575 
per share.

Capital stock repurchases totaled 1 million shares at a cost of 
$24 million during 2003, compared to 200,000 shares at a 
cost of $5 million during 2002 and repurchases of 14.3 million 
shares at a cost of $618 million in 2001. In 2001, the strategic 
share repurchase plan was suspended. The company expects 
to continue to repurchase shares to offset the impact of dilution 
from shares issued under incentive stock compensation plans. 

At August 3, 2003, the company had $1.279 billion of notes 
payable due within one year and $31 million of standby letters 
of credit issued on behalf of the company. The company 
maintains $1.8 billion of committed revolving credit facilities, 
which remain unused at August 3, 2003, except for $31 million 
of standby letters of credit. In September 2003, the company 
entered into a $900 million committed 364-day revolving credit 
facility, which replaced an existing $900 million 364-day facility 
that matured in September 2003. The company also has a 
$900 million revolving credit facility that matures in September 
2006. These agreements support the company’s commercial 
paper program.

The company is in compliance with the covenants contained 
in its revolving credit facilities and debt securities.

The company believes that foreseeable liquidity, including 
the resolution of the contingencies described in Note 20 to 
the Consolidated Financial Statements, and capital resource 
requirements are expected to be met through anticipated 
cash flows from operations, management of working capital, 
long-term borrowings under its shelf registration, and short-
term borrowings, including commercial paper. The company 
believes that its sources of financing are adequate to meet its 
liquidity and capital resource requirements. The cost and terms 
of any future financing arrangements depend on the market 
conditions and the company’s financial position at that time. 

Contractual Obligations and Other Commitments 

Contractual Obligations The following table summarizes 
the company’s obligations and commitments to make future 
payments under certain contractual obligations. For additional 
information on debt, see Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial 
Statements. Operating leases are primarily entered into for 
warehouse and office facilities, retail store space, and certain 
equipment. Purchase commitments represent purchase 
orders and long-term purchase arrangements related to the 
procurement of ingredients, supplies, machinery, equipment 
and services. These commitments are not expected to have 
a material impact on liquidity. Other long-term liabilities 
primarily represent payments related to deferred compensation 
obligations and postemployment benefits. For additional 
information on other long-term liabilities, see Note 17 to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements.

 (US$ equivalents in millions) 
Debt Obligations1 

Contractual Payments Due by Fiscal Year

Total 

2004 

2005- 
2006 

2007-
2008 

Thereafter

$ 3,528  $ 1,279   $ 

2  $  606  $ 1,641

Purchase Commitments 

 3,662 

1,418 

1,171 

 940 

Operating Leases 

 294 

67 

100 

Other Long-term 
Liabilities2 

Total Long-term 

 233 

16 

43 

68 

79 

133

59

95

Cash Obligations 

$ 7,717  $ 2,780  $ 1,316  $ 1,693  $ 1,928

1  Includes capital lease obligations totaling $8 million, unamortized net premium on debt 
issuances, unamortized gain on an interest rate swap and a gain on fair-value interest 
rate swaps.

2  Represents other long-term liabilities, excluding deferred taxes and minority interest.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Other Commitments 
The company guarantees approximately 1,200 bank loans 
to Pepperidge Farm independent sales distributors used to 
purchase distribution routes. The maximum potential amount 
of the future payments the company could be required to 
make under the guarantees is approximately $85 million. 
The company’s guarantees are secured by the distribution 
routes. The company does not believe that it is probable that 
it will be required to make guarantee payments as a result of 
defaults on the bank loans guaranteed. See also Note 20 to 
the Consolidated Financial Statements for information on off-
balance sheet arrangements.

Infl ation

Inflation during recent years has not had a significant effect on 
the company. The company mitigates the effects of inflation 
by aggressively pursuing cost productivity initiatives, including 
global procurement strategies, and making capital investments 
that improve the efficiency of operations. 

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Market Risk Sensitivity

The principal market risks to which the company is exposed 
are changes in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign 
currency exchange rates. In addition, the company is 
exposed to equity price changes related to certain employee 
compensation obligations. The company manages its exposure 
to changes in interest rates by optimizing the use of variable-
rate and fixed-rate debt and by utilizing interest rate swaps 
in order to maintain its variable-to-total debt ratio within 
targeted guidelines. International operations, which accounted 
for approximately 32% of 2003 net sales, are concentrated 
principally in Australia, Canada, France, Germany and the 
United Kingdom. The company manages its foreign currency 
exposures by borrowing in various foreign currencies and 
utilizing cross-currency swaps, forward contracts and 
options. Swaps and forward contracts are entered into for 
periods consistent with related underlying exposures and 
do not constitute positions independent of those exposures. 
The company does not enter into contracts for speculative 
purposes and does not use leveraged instruments.

The company principally uses a combination of purchase 
orders and various short- and long-term supply arrangements 

Expected Fiscal Year of Maturity 

in connection with the purchase of raw materials, including 
certain commodities and agricultural products. The company 
may also enter into commodity futures contracts, as considered 
appropriate, to reduce the volatility of price fluctuations for 
commodities such as corn, cocoa, soybean meal, soybean oil 
and wheat. At August 3, 2003 and July 28, 2002, the notional 
values and unrealized gains or losses on commodity futures 
contracts held by the company were not material. 

The information below summarizes the company’s market risks 
associated with debt obligations and other significant financial 
instruments as of August 3, 2003. Fair values included herein 
have been determined based on quoted market prices. The 
information presented below should be read in conjunction 
with Notes 16 and 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 

The table below presents principal cash flows and related 
interest rates by fiscal year of maturity for debt obligations. 
Variable interest rates disclosed represent the weighted-average 
rates of the portfolio at the period end. Notional amounts and 
related interest rates of interest rate swaps are presented by 
fiscal year of maturity. For the swaps, variable rates are the 
average forward rates for the term of each contract.

(US$ equivalents in millions) 

2004 

2005 

2006 

2007 

2008 

Thereafter 

Total 

Fair Value

Debt

Fixed rate 

Weighted-average
interest rate  

Variable rate 

Weighted-average
interest rate 

Interest Rate Swaps

Fixed to variable 
Average pay rate1 

Average receive rate 

Variable to fixed  

Average pay rate 

Average receive rate 

$ 301 

$ 1 

$ 1 

$ 605 

$ 1 

$ 1,641 

$ 2,550 

$ 2,780

4.76% 

6.42% 

6.60% 

6.20% 

6.60% 

6.42% 

6.17%

$ 978 

2.07% 

$ 300)4 

3.74% 

1.54% 

$  978 

$  978

2.07%

$ 100)2 

3.28% 

5.50% 

$  375)3 

$  475 

$ 

2

5.32% 

5.18% 

4.89%

5.24%

$  300 

$ 

(1)

3.74%

1.54%

1  Average pay rates estimated over life of swap by using US$ forward LIBOR interest rates plus applicable spread.

2  Hedges 5.50% notes due in 2007.

3  Hedges $75 million of 5.875% notes and $300 million of 5.00% notes, respectively, due in 2009 and 2013.

4  Hedges variable-rate notes due in 2004.

As of July 28, 2002, fixed-rate debt of approximately $2.5 billion with an average interest rate of 6.37% and variable-rate debt of approximately $1.2 billion with an average interest rate of 2.46% 
were outstanding. As of July 28, 2002, the company had also swapped $425 million of fixed-rate debt to variable. The average rate received on these swaps was 6.30% and the average rate paid 
was estimated to be 5.09% over the remaining life of the swaps. Additionally, the company had swapped $300 million of floating-rate debt to fixed. The average rate received on this swap was 
estimated to be 2.63% and the average rate paid was 3.74% over the remaining life of the swap.

The company is exposed to foreign exchange risk related to its international operations, including non-functional currency 
intercompany debt and net investments in subsidiaries. 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of 
Results of Operations and Financial Condition

The table below summarizes the cross-currency swaps 
outstanding as of August 3, 2003, which hedge such expo-
sures. The notional amount of each currency and the related 
weighted-average forward interest rate are presented in the 
Cross-Currency Swaps table.

Cross-Currency Swaps

(US$ equivalents in millions) 

Expiration 

Pay fixed SEK 
Receive fixed USD 

Pay fixed SEK 
Receive fixed USD 

Pay fixed EUR 
Receive fixed USD 

Pay fixed GBP 
Receive fixed USD 

2004 

2005 

2007 

2011 

Interest 
Rate 

4.83% 
2.10%

5.78% 
5.25%

5.46% 
5.75%

5.97% 
6.08%

Notional 
Value 

$  31 

Fair
Value

$  (4)

$  47 

$ (11)

$ 200 

$ (56)

$ 200 

$ (26)

The cross-currency swap contracts outstanding at July 28, 2002 represented two pay fixed 
SEK/receive fixed USD swaps with notional values of $29 million and $47 million, a pay fixed 
EUR/receive fixed USD swap with a notional value of $200 million, and a pay fixed GBP/
receive fixed USD swap with a notional value of $200 million. The aggregate fair value of these 
swap contracts was $(37) million as of July 28, 2002.

Effective August 5, 2003, the company entered into a pay 
floating CAD/receive floating USD swap with a notional value 
of $53 million. The company also entered into two pay 
fixed CAD/receive fixed USD swaps with notional values of 
$61 million each.

The company is also exposed to foreign exchange risk as a 
result of transactions in currencies other than the functional 
currency of certain subsidiaries, including subsidiary debt. 
The company utilizes foreign currency forward purchase 
and sale contracts to hedge these exposures. The table 
below summarizes the foreign currency forward contracts 
outstanding and the related weighted-average contract 
exchange rates as of August 3, 2003.

Forward Exchange Contracts

(US$ equivalents in millions) 

Receive USD / Pay GBP 
Receive USD / Pay EUR 
Receive USD / Pay AUD 
Receive USD / Pay CAD 
Receive EUR / Pay GBP 
Receive GBP / Pay USD 
Receive JPY / Pay USD 
Receive AUD / Pay NZD 
Receive EUR / Pay SEK 
Receive USD / Pay JPY 
Receive EUR / Pay JPY 
Receive GBP / Pay AUD 
Receive SEK / Pay USD 

Contract 
Amount 

Average Contractual
Exchange Rate

$ 203 
$ 197 
$ 172 
$  44 
$  33 
$  21 
$  20 
$  18 
$  8 
$  6 
$  6 
$  5 
$  5 

0.63
0.88
1.56
1.41
0.71
1.61
0.01
1.10
9.25
118.26
135.69
2.53
0.12

The company had an additional $12 million in a number of smaller contracts to purchase 
or sell various other currencies, such as the Australian dollar, British pound, Canadian 
dollar, euro, New Zealand dollar and Swiss franc, as of August 3, 2003. The aggregate fair 
value of all contracts was $ 4 million as of August 3, 2003. Total forward exchange contracts 
outstanding as of July 28, 2002 were $637 million with a fair value of $(7) million.

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The company had swap contracts outstanding as of August 3, 
2003, which hedge a portion of exposures relating to certain 
employee compensation liabilities linked to the total return 
of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index or to the total return 
of the company’s capital stock. Under these contracts, the 
company pays variable interest rates and receives from the 
counterparty either the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index total 
return or the total return on company capital stock. The 
notional value of the contracts that are linked to the return on 
the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index was $10 million at August 3, 
2003 and $21 million at July 28, 2002. The average forward 
interest rate applicable to the contract, which expires in 2004, 
was 1.40% at August 3, 2003. The notional value of the 
contract that is linked to the total return on company capital 
stock was $11 million at August 3, 2003 and $32 million at 
July 28, 2002. The average forward interest rate applicable to 
this contract, which expires in 2004, was 1.65% at August 3, 
2003. The fair value of these contracts was a $1 million 
gain at August 3, 2003 and a net loss of $22 million at 
July 28, 2002. 

The company’s utilization of financial instruments in managing 
market risk exposures described above is consistent with the 
prior year. Changes in the portfolio of financial instruments are 
a function of the results of operations, debt repayment and 
debt issuances, market effects on debt and foreign currency, 
and the company’s acquisition and divestiture activities.

Signifi cant Accounting Estimates

The consolidated financial statements of the company are 
prepared 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. See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial 
Statements for a discussion of significant accounting policies. 
The following areas all require the use of subjective or complex 
judgments, estimates and assumptions:

Trade and consumer promotion programs  The company 
offers various sales incentive programs to customers and 
consumers, such as cooperative advertising programs, feature 
price discounts, in-store display incentives and coupons. 
The recognition of the costs for these programs, which are 
classified as a reduction of revenue, involves use of judgment 
related to performance and redemption estimates. Estimates 
are made based on historical experience and other factors. 
Actual expenses may differ if the level of redemption rates 
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Valuation of long-lived assets  Long-lived assets, including fixed 
assets and intangibles, are reviewed for impairment as events 
or changes in circumstances occur indicating that the carrying 
amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Discounted cash 
flow analyses are used to assess nonamortizable intangible 
asset impairment, while undiscounted cash flow analyses are 
used to assess other long-lived asset impairment. The esti-
mates of future cash flows involve considerable management 
judgment and are based upon assumptions about expected 
future operating performance. Assumptions used in these 
forecasts are consistent with internal planning. The actual 
cash flows could differ from management’s estimates due to 
changes in business conditions, operating performance and 
economic conditions.

Pension and postretirement medical benefits  The company 
provides certain pension and postretirement benefits to 
employees and retirees. Determining the cost associated with 
such benefits is dependent on various actuarial assumptions, 
including discount rates, expected return on plan assets, 
compensation increases, turnover rates and health care trend 
rates. Independent actuaries, in accordance with accounting 
principles generally accepted in the United States, perform 
the required calculations to determine expense. Actual results 
that differ from the actuarial assumptions are generally 
accumulated and amortized over future periods.

The discount rate is established as of the company’s fiscal 
year-end measurement date based on high-quality, long-term 
debt securities. The estimated return on plan assets is a 
long-term assumption based upon historical experience and 
expected future performance, considering the company’s 
current and projected investment mix. Within any given 
fiscal period, significant differences may arise between the 
actual return and the estimated long-term return on plan 
assets. The value of plan assets, used in the calculation of 
pension expense, is determined on a calculated method that 
recognizes 20% of the difference between the actual fair value 
of assets and the expected calculated method. Gains and 
losses resulting from differences between actual experience 
and the assumptions are determined at each measurement 
date. If the net gain or loss exceeds 10% of the greater of plan 
assets or liabilities, a portion is amortized into earnings in the 
following year.

Shareowners’ equity (deficit) includes a minimum liability, 
net of tax, of $210 million in 2003 and $208 million in 2002, 
principally related to a U.S. pension plan. Following stock 
market declines in July 2002, the fair value of assets included 
in certain pension funds fell below the accumulated benefit 
obligation. As required under accounting principles generally 
accepted in the United States, the company recognized 
the additional minimum liability and reclassified an existing 
pension asset to equity. This non-cash adjustment did not 

impact 2002 operating results. However, the lower fair value of 
pension assets and a reduction in the estimated return on plan 
assets resulted in an increase in net periodic pension cost 
in 2003.

Net periodic pension and postretirement medical expense 
was $43 million in 2003 compared to $8 million in 2002. 
The net periodic pension and postretirement medical expense 
is expected to be approximately $60 million in 2004. The 
increase in 2004 is primarily due to a lower discount rate, a 
reduction in the expected return on assets, and an increase 
in the health care trend rate, partially offset by a $50 million 
contribution to a U.S. plan subsequent to August 3, 2003. 
Significant weighted-average assumptions as of the end of the 
year are as follows:

Discount rate for benefit obligations 

Expected return on plan assets 

Initial health care trend rate 

Ultimate health care trend rate 

2003 

6.39% 

8.80% 

9.00% 

4.50% 

 2002

6.90%

9.30%

8.00%

4.50%

Estimated sensitivities to the net periodic pension cost are as 
follows: a 50 basis point reduction in the discount rate would 
increase expense by approximately $9 million; a 50 basis 
point reduction in the estimated return on assets assumption 
would increase expense by approximately $8 million. A one 
percentage point change in assumed health care costs would 
increase expense by approximately $3 million.

Contributions to the U.S. plans were not required in 2003. 
Contributions to international plans were $19 million in 2003. 
Although there were no mandatory funding requirements to 
the U.S. plans in 2004, the company made a $50 million 
contribution to a U.S. plan subsequent to August 3, 2003 
based on expected future funding requirements. 

See also Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for 
additional information on pension and postretirement medical 
expenses.

Income taxes  The effective tax rate and the tax bases of 
assets and liabilities reflect management’s estimate of the 
ultimate outcome of various tax audits and issues. In addition, 
valuation allowances are established for deferred tax assets 
where the amount of expected future taxable income from 
operations does not support the realization of the asset.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements 

The company adopted SFAS No. 144 “Accounting for the 
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” on July 29, 
2002. This standard is generally effective for the company 
on a prospective basis. This standard addresses financial 
accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of 
long-lived assets. This standard supersedes SFAS No. 121 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of 
Results of Operations and Financial Condition

“Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for 
Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of” and the accounting 
and reporting provisions of Accounting Principles Board 
(APB) Opinion No. 30 “Reporting the Results of Operations – 
Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business, 
and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events 
and Transactions” for the disposal of a segment of a business. 
Long-lived assets are tested for impairment if certain triggers 
occur. The adoption of this standard did not have a material 
impact on the financial statements. 

In July 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146 “Accounting for 
Exit or Disposal Activities.” The provisions of this standard 
were effective for disposal activities initiated after December 
31, 2002, with early application encouraged. The adoption 
of this standard did not have a material impact on the 
financial statements.

In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148 
“Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition 
and Disclosure.” This standard amends the transition and 
disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123 “Accounting for 
Stock-Based Compensation.” The increased disclosure 
requirements are applicable to the company’s interim and 
annual financial statements beginning in the third quarter of 
the current fiscal year. The required disclosures are included 
in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The 
company currently does not intend to transition to the use of 
a fair value method for accounting for stock-based compensa-
tion. As permitted by SFAS No. 148, the company accounts for 
stock option grants and restricted stock awards in accordance 
with APB Opinion No. 25 “Accounting for Stock Issued to 
Employees” and related Interpretations. Accordingly, no 
compensation expense has been recognized for stock options 
since all options granted had an exercise price equal to the 
market value of the underlying stock on the grant date. 

In November 2002, FASB Interpretation No. 45 (FIN 45) 
“Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for 
Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness 
of Others” was issued. FIN 45 clarifies the requirements 
relating to a guarantor’s accounting for, and disclosure of, the 
issuance of certain types of guarantees. FIN 45 requires that 
upon issuance of a guarantee, the guarantor must recognize 
a liability for the fair value of the obligation it assumes under 
that guarantee. The initial recognition and measurement 
provisions are applicable on a prospective basis to guarantees 
issued or modified after December 31, 2002. The disclosure 
provisions are included in Note 20 to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements. 

In January 2003, the FASB issued FIN 46 “Consolidation of 
Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB 51.” This 
Interpretation addressed consolidation by business enterprises 
of certain variable interest entities (VIEs). The Interpretation is 
effective immediately for all enterprises with variable interests 
in VIEs created after January 31, 2003. For variable interests 
in VIEs created before February 1, 2003, the provisions of this 
Interpretation will be applicable no later than the beginning 
of the first interim or annual period beginning after June 15, 
2003. Further, the disclosure requirements of the Interpretation 
are applicable for all financial statements initially issued after 
January 31, 2003, regardless of the date on which the VIE was 
created. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have 
a material impact on the financial statements.

The EITF reached a consensus on Issue No. 02-17 “Recognition 
of Customer Relationship Intangible Assets Acquired in a 
Business Combination,” which clarifies certain recognition 
requirements in SFAS No. 141 “Business Combinations.” The 
guidance in this Issue is to be applied to business combinations 
consummated and goodwill impairments tests performed after 
October 25, 2002. The company does not expect its application 
to have a material impact on the financial statements. 

In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149 “Amendment 
of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging 
Activities.” This standard amends and clarifies financial 
accounting and reporting for derivative instruments and 
hedging activities, primarily as a result of decisions made 
by the FASB Derivatives Implementation Group subsequent 
to the original issuance of SFAS No. 133 and in connection 
with other FASB projects. This standard is generally effective 
prospectively for contracts and hedging relationships entered 
into or modified after June 30, 2003. The company does 
not expect its application to have a material impact on the 
financial statements.

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150 “Accounting 
for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both 
Liabilities and Equity.” SFAS No. 150 changes the accounting 
for certain financial instruments that, under previous 
guidance, could be classified as equity or “mezzanine” equity, 
by now requiring those instruments to be classified as liabili-
ties (or assets in some circumstances) in the statement of 
financial position. Further, SFAS No. 150 requires disclosure 
regarding the terms of those instruments and settlement alter-
natives. The guidance in SFAS No. 150 is generally effec tive 
for all financial instruments entered into or modified after 
May 31, 2003, and is otherwise effective at the beginning of 
the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. The 
company is in the process of evaluating this standard, but 
does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on the 
financial  statements. 

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Recent Developments

In September 2003, the company issued $300 million ten-year 
4.875% fixed-rate notes. The proceeds were used to repay 
commercial paper borrowings and for other general corporate 
purposes. While planning for the issuance of these notes, the 
company entered into treasury lock agreements with a notional 
value of $100 million that effectively fixed a portion of the 
interest rate on the debt prior to issuance. These agreements 
were settled at a minimal gain upon issuance of the notes, 
which will be amortized over the life of the notes. In connec-
tion with this issuance, the company entered into ten-year 
interest rate swaps that convert $200 million of the fixed-rate 
debt to variable.

In September 2003, the company also entered into $100 million 
five-year interest rate swaps that convert a portion of the 
5.875% fixed-rate notes due October 2008 to variable.

Earnings Outlook

On September 11, 2003, the company issued a press release 
announcing results for 2003 and commented on the outlook for 
earnings per share for the first quarter and full year for 2004.

Cautionary Factors That May Affect Future Results

This 2003 Annual Report contains “forward-looking” statements 
that reflect the company’s current expectations regarding future 
results of operations, economic performance, financial condi-
tion and achievements of the company. The company tries, 
wherever possible, to identify these forward-looking statements 
by using words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” 
“expect,” “will” and similar expressions. One can also identify 
them by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or 
current facts. These statements reflect the company’s current 
plans and expectations and are based on information currently 
available to it. They rely on a number of assumptions regarding 
future events and estimates which could be inaccurate and 
which are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties.

The company wishes to caution the reader that the following 
important factors and those important factors described else-
where in the commentary, or in the Securities and Exchange 
Commission filings of the company, could affect the company’s 
actual results and could cause such results to vary materially 
from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made 
by, or on behalf of, the company:

(cid:127)  the company’s ability to achieve the goals of its 

“transformation plan”;

(cid:127)  the impact of strong competitive response to the company’s 
efforts to leverage its brand power with product innovation, 
promotional programs and new advertising, and of changes 
in consumer demand for the company’s products; 

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(cid:127)  the risks in the marketplace associated with trade and 

consumer acceptance of product improvements, shelving 
initiatives and new product introductions; 

(cid:127)  the company’s ability to achieve sales and earnings 

forecasts, which are based on assumptions about sales 
volume and product mix and the impact of increased 
marketing investments; 

(cid:127)  the company’s ability to realize forecasted cost savings;

(cid:127)  the company’s ability to successfully manage changes to its 
business processes, including selling, distribution and the 
integration of acquisitions;

(cid:127)  the increased significance of certain of the company’s key 

trade customers; 

(cid:127)  the difficulty of predicting the pattern of inventory movements 
by the company’s trade customers and of predicting changes 
in the policies of its customers, such as changes in customer 
inventory levels and access to shelf space;

(cid:127)  the impact of fluctuations in the supply and cost of raw 

materials; 

(cid:127)  the impact of unforeseen economic changes in currency 
exchange rates, tax rates, interest rates, equity markets, 
inflation rates, recession and other external factors over 
which the company has no control, including the possibility 
of increased pension expense and contributions resulting 
from lower interest rates and declines in stock market 
returns; and

(cid:127)  the impact of unforeseen business disruptions in one or 

more of the company’s markets due to political instability, 
civil disobedience, armed hostilities or other calamities.

This discussion of uncertainties is by no means exhaustive 
but is designed to highlight important factors that may impact 
the company’s outlook. The company disclaims any obligation 
or intent to update forward-looking statements made by 
the company in order to reflect new information, events or 
circumstances after the date they are made.

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Consolidated Statements of Earnings

(millions, except per share amounts)

Net Sales 

Costs and expenses

  Cost of products sold 

  Marketing and selling expenses 

  Administrative expenses 

  Research and development expenses 

  Other expenses (Note 6) 

  Restructuring charges (Note 5) 

Total costs and expenses 

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes 

Interest expense (Note 7) 

Interest income 

Earnings before taxes 

Taxes on earnings (Note 10) 

Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle 

Net Earnings 

Per Share – Basic

  Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change 

  Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle 

Net Earnings 

Weighted average shares outstanding – basic 

Per Share – Assuming Dilution

  Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change 

  Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle 

Net Earnings 

Weighted average shares outstanding – assuming dilution 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

The sum of the individual per share amounts does not equal net earnings per share due to rounding.

2003 
53 weeks 

$ 6,678 

2002 
52 weeks 

$ 6,133 

2001
52 weeks

$ 5,771

3,805 

1,145 

507 

88 

28 

— 

5,573 

1,105 

186 

5 

924 

298 

626 

(31) 

3,443 

1,073 

454 

79 

99 

1 

5,149 

984 

190 

4 

798 

273 

525 

— 

3,132

890

403

64

78

10

4,577

1,194

219

12

987

338

649

— 

$  595 

$  525 

$  649

$  1.52 

(.08) 

$  1.45 

411  

$  1.52 

(.08) 

$  1.45 

411  

$  1.28 

—   

$  1.28 

410  

$  1.28 

—   

$  1.28 

411  

$  1.57

— 

$  1.57

414

$  1.55

— 

$  1.55

418

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

(millions, except per share amounts)

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                                                                                                                                                                                       August 3, 2003         July 28, 2002

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents  

Accounts receivable (Note 11)  

Inventories (Note 12) 

Other current assets (Note 13) 

Total current assets 

Plant Assets, Net of Depreciation (Note 14) 

Goodwill (Note 3) 

Other Intangible Assets, Net of Amortization (Note 3) 

Other Assets (Note 15) 

Total assets 

Current Liabilities

Notes payable (Note 16) 

Payable to suppliers and others 

Accrued liabilities 

Dividend payable 

Accrued income taxes 

Total current liabilities 

Long-term Debt (Note 16) 

Nonpension Postretirement Benefits (Note 9) 

Other Liabilities (Note 17) 

Total liabilities 

Shareowners’ Equity (Deficit) (Note 19)

Preferred stock; authorized 40 shares; none issued 

Capital stock, $.0375 par value; authorized 560 shares; issued 542 shares 

Additional paid-in capital 

Earnings retained in the business 

Capital stock in treasury, 132 shares in 2003 and 2002, at cost 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss 

Total shareowners’ equity (deficit) 

Total liabilities and shareowners’ equity (deficit) 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

$      32  

$      21 

413  

709  

136  

1,290  

1,843  

1,803  

1,018  

251  

417 

638 

123 

1,199 

1,684 

1,581 

953 

304 

$  6,205  

$  5,721 

$  1,279  

$  1,196 

620  

602  

65  

217  

2,783  

2,249  

304  

482  

5,818  

— 

20  

298  

5,254  

(4,869) 

(316) 

387  

612 

572 

65 

233 

2,678 

2,449 

319 

389 

5,835 

—

20 

320 

4,918 

(4,891)

(481)

(114)

$  6,205  

$  5,721 

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2003 

2002 

2001

$ 595 

$   525 

$    649

31 

— 

243 

72 

93 

46 

(33) 

1 

(38) 

(137) 

873 

(283) 

22 

(177) 

10 

(4) 

(432) 

400 

— 

(566) 

(259) 

(24) 

17 

— 

(432) 

2 

11 

21 

— 

— 

319 

5 

53 

40 

(30) 

9 

195 

(99) 

—

10

266

4

38

(11)

(1)

3

137

11

1,017 

1,106

(269) 

5 

(15) 

3 

(12) 

(288) 

1,100 

(628) 

(915) 

(286) 

(5) 

14 

(6) 

(726) 

(6) 

(3) 

24 

(200)

8

(911)

—

(19)

(1,122)

1,028

—

(45)

(374)

(618)

24

—

15

(2)

(3)

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$   32 

$     21 

$      24

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(millions) 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

  Net earnings 

  Non-cash charges to net earnings

  Cumulative effect of accounting change 

  Restructuring charges 

  Depreciation and amortization 

  Deferred taxes 

  Other, net 

  Changes in working capital

  Accounts receivable 

Inventories 

  Prepaid assets 

  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 

  Other  

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

  Purchases of plant assets 

  Sales of plant assets 

  Businesses acquired 

  Sales of businesses 

  Long-term investments 

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

  Long-term borrowings 

  Repayments of long-term borrowings 

  Net repayments of short-term borrowings 

  Dividends paid 

  Treasury stock purchases 

  Treasury stock issuances 

  Other, net 

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities  

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash 

Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents 

Cash and Cash Equivalents – Beginning of Year 

Cash and Cash Equivalents – End of Year  

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Shareowners’ Equity (Deficit)

(millions, except per share amounts)

Campbell Soup Company Annual Report 2003

Capital Stock 

Issued 

In Treasury 

Shares 

Amount 

Shares 

Amount 

Additional 
Paid-in 
Capital 

Earnings 
Retained 

Accumulated
Other 
in the  Comprehensive 

Total
Shareowners’
Income (Loss)  Equity (Deficit)

Business 

Balance at July 30, 2000 

 542  

 $ 20  

 (121) 

 $ (4,373) 

 $ 344  

 $ 4,373  

 $ (227) 

 $ 137 

Comprehensive income (loss)

  Net earnings 

  Foreign currency

translation adjustments 

  Other comprehensive loss 

Total Comprehensive income 

Dividends ($.90 per share) 

Repurchase of shares 
under forward stock 
purchase contracts 

Treasury stock purchased 

Treasury stock issued under

management incentive and
stock option plans 

(11) 

 (3) 

(521) 

 (97) 

2  

 83  

Balance at July 29, 2001 

 542  

 20  

 (133) 

 (4,908) 

Comprehensive income (loss)

  Net earnings 

  Foreign currency 

translation adjustments 

  Cash-flow hedges, net of tax 

  Minimum pension liability,

  net of tax 

  Other comprehensive loss 

Total Comprehensive income 

Dividends ($.63 per share) 

Treasury stock purchased 

Treasury stock issued under

management incentive and
stock option plans 

649  

(371) 

(97) 

(97) 

(30) 

 314  

 4,651  

 (324) 

525  

(258) 

49  

2  

 (208) 

(157) 

— 

 (5) 

1  

 22  

6  

Balance at July 28, 2002 

 542  

 20  

 (132) 

 (4,891) 

 320  

 4,918  

 (481) 

Comprehensive income (loss)

  Net earnings 

  Foreign currency 

  translation adjustments 

  Cash-flow hedges, net of tax 

  Minimum pension liability,

  net of tax 

  Other comprehensive income 

Total Comprehensive income 

Dividends ($.63 per share) 

Treasury stock purchased 

Treasury stock issued under

management incentive and
stock option plans 

595  

(259) 

174  

(7) 

 (2) 

165  

 (1) 

 (24) 

1  

 46  

(22) 

Balance at August 3, 2003 

 542  

 $ 20  

 (132) 

 $ (4,869) 

 $ 298  

 $ 5,254  

 $ (316) 

$ 387

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

33

 649 

 (97)

 (97)

552 

 (371)

 (521)

 (97)

 53 

 (247)

 525 

 49 

 2 

 (208)

 (157)

368 

 (258)

 (5)

 28 

 (114)

595

174

(7)

(2)

165 

760 

(259)

(24)

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

  1    Summary of Signifi cant Accounting Policies

Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include 
the accounts of the company and its majority-owned subsid-
iaries. Significant intercompany transactions are eliminated 
in consolidation. Investments of 20% or more in affiliates are 
accounted for by the equity method.

Fiscal Year The company’s fiscal year ends on the Sunday 
nearest July 31. There were 53 weeks in 2003 and 52 weeks 
in 2002 and 2001. There will be 52 weeks in fiscal 2004.

Revenue Recognition Revenues are recognized when the 
earnings process is complete. This occurs when products are 
shipped in accordance with terms of agreements, title and risk 
of loss transfer to customers, collection is probable and pricing 
is fixed or determinable.

Beginning in 2002, the company adopted the consensus 
reached by the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s 
(FASB’s) Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) on Issue No. 01-09 
“Accounting for Consideration Given by a Vendor to a Customer 
or Reseller of the Vendor’s Products.” Under this consensus, 
the EITF concluded that certain consumer and trade sales 
promotion expenses, such as coupon redemption costs, cooper-
ative advertising programs, new product introduction fees, 
feature price discounts and in-store display incentives, should 
be classified as a reduction of sales rather than as marketing 
expenses. The adoption of this consensus in 2002 resulted in 
the following reclassifications to the annual results for 2001: Net 
sales were reduced by $893; Cost of products sold was reduced 
by $14; and Marketing and selling expenses were reduced by 
$879. These reclassifications had no impact on net earnings. 

Cash and Cash Equivalents All highly liquid debt instruments 
purchased with a maturity of three months or less are 
classified as cash equivalents.

Inventories Substantially all U.S. inventories are priced at the 
lower of cost or market, with cost determined by the last in, 
first out (LIFO) method. Other inventories are priced at the 
lower of average cost or market.

Plant Assets and Other Long-Lived Assets Plant assets are 
stated at historical cost. Alterations and major overhauls, 
which extend the lives or increase the capacity of plant 
assets, are capitalized. The amounts for property disposals 
are removed from plant asset and accumulated depreciation 
accounts and any resultant gain or loss is included in 
earnings. Ordinary repairs and maintenance are charged 
to operating costs. Depreciation provided in Costs and 
expenses is calculated using the straight-line method over the 
estimated useful lives of the assets. Buildings and machinery 
and equipment are depreciated over periods not exceeding 
45 years and 15 years, respectively. 

The company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting 
Standards (SFAS) No. 144 “Accounting for the Impairment 
or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” on July 29, 2002. This 
standard is generally effective for the company on a prospec-
tive basis. This standard addresses financial accounting and 
reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets 
such as property, plants, equipment and amortized intangibles. 
This standard supersedes SFAS No. 121 “Accounting for the 
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets 
to Be Disposed Of” and the accounting and reporting provi-
sions of Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 30 
“Reporting the Results of Operations – Reporting the Effects 
of Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and Extraordinary, 
Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions” 
for the disposal of a segment of a business. Long-lived assets 
are tested for impairment if certain triggers occur. The adoption 
of this standard did not have a material impact on the finan-
cial statements.

Derivative Financial Instruments The company uses deriva-
tive financial instruments primarily for purposes of hedging 
exposures to fluctuations in interest rates, foreign currency 
exchange rates, commodities and equity-linked employee 
benefit obligations. Beginning in 2001, all derivatives are 
accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 133 “Accounting 
for Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” as amended by 
SFAS No. 137 and No. 138. All derivatives are recognized on 
the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the fair value of 
derivatives are recorded in earnings or other comprehensive 
income, based on whether the instrument is designated as 
part of a hedge transaction and, if so, the type of hedge trans-
action. Gains or losses on derivative instruments reported in 
other comprehensive income are reclassified to earnings in 
the period in which earnings are affected by the underlying 
hedged item. The ineffective portion of all hedges is recog-
nized in earnings in the current period. The cumulative effect 
of adopting SFAS No. 133 was not material to the company’s 
consolidated financial statements.

Stock-Based Compensation In December 2002, the 
FASB issued SFAS No. 148 “Accounting for Stock-Based 
Compensation – Transition and Disclosure.” This standard 
amends the transition and disclosure requirements of 
SFAS No. 123 “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.” 
As permitted by SFAS No. 148, the company accounts for 
stock option grants and restricted stock awards in accordance 
with APB Opinion No. 25 “Accounting for Stock Issued to 
Employees” and related Interpretations. Accordingly, no 
compensation expense has been recognized for stock options 
since all options granted had an exercise price equal to 
the market value of the underlying stock on the grant date. 
Restricted stock awards are expensed. See also Note 19 of 
the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. The company 

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currently does not intend to transition to the use of a fair 
value method for accounting for stock-based compensation. 
The following table illustrates the effect on net earnings 
and earnings per share if the company had applied the fair 
value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123 to stock-based 
employee compensation.

Net Earnings, as reported 

$  595 

$  525 

$  649

2003 

2002 

2001

Add: Stock-based employee compensation

expense included in reported net earnings,
net of related tax effects1 

Deduct: Total stock-based employee 

compensation expense determined under
fair value based method for all awards,
net of related tax effects 

13 

19 

15

(37) 

(34) 

(29)

Pro forma net earnings 

$  571 

$  510 

$  635

Earnings per share:

Basic – as reported 

  Basic – pro forma 

  Diluted – as reported 

  Diluted – pro forma 

1  Represents restricted stock expense.

$ 1.45 

$ 1.28 

$ 1.57

$ 1.39 

$ 1.24 

$ 1.53

$ 1.45 

$ 1.28 

$ 1.55

$ 1.39 

$ 1.24 

$ 1.52

The weighted average fair value of options granted in 2003, 
2002 and 2001 was estimated as $5.91, $8.09 and $7.96, 
respectively. The fair value of each option grant at grant date 
is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. 
The following weighted average assumptions were used for 
grants in 2003, 2002 and 2001:

Risk-free interest rate 

Expected life (in years) 

Expected volatility 

Expected dividend yield 

2003 

2002 

2001

4.0% 

5.0% 

5.1%

6 

6 

26% 

31% 

2.8% 

2.2% 

6

30%

3.1%

Use of Estimates Generally accepted accounting principles 
require management to make estimates and assumptions that 
affect assets and liabilities, contingent assets and liabilities, 
and revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from 
those estimates.

Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the 
asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities 
are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to 
differences between the financial statement carrying amounts 
of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and 
operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets 
and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected 
to apply to taxable income in the years in which those tempo-
rary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The 
effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax 
rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the 
enactment date. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce 

deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that a tax 
benefit will not be realized.

Reclassifications Prior year financial statements and footnotes 
have been reclassified to conform to the current year 
presentation. 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In July 2002, 
the FASB issued SFAS No. 146 “Accounting for Exit or Disposal 
Activities.” The provisions of this standard are effective for 
disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002, with early 
application encouraged. The adoption of this standard did not 
have a material impact on the financial statements.

In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46 
“Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation 
of ARB 51.” This Interpretation addressed consolidation by 
business enterprises of certain variable interest entities (VIEs). 
The Interpretation is effective immediately for all enterprises 
with variable interests in VIEs created after January 31, 2003. 
For variable interests in VIEs created before February 1, 
2003, the provisions of this Interpretation will be applicable 
no later than the beginning of the first interim or annual 
period beginning after June 15, 2003. Further, the disclosure 
requirements of the Interpretation are applicable for all 
financial statements initially issued after January 31, 2003, 
regardless of the date on which the VIE was created. The 
adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material 
impact on the financial statements.

The EITF reached a consensus on Issue No. 02-17 
“Recognition of Customer Relationship Intangible Assets 
Acquired in a Business Combination,” which clarifies 
certain recognition requirements in SFAS No. 141 “Business 
Combinations.” The guidance in this Issue is to be applied to 
business combinations consummated and goodwill impairment 
tests performed after October 25, 2002. The company does 
not expect its application to have a material impact on the 
financial statements. 

In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149 “Amendment 
of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging 
Activities.” This standard amends and clarifies financial 
accounting and reporting for derivative instruments and 
hedging activities, primarily as a result of decisions made 
by the FASB Derivatives Implementation Group subsequent 
to the original issuance of SFAS No. 133 and in connection 
with other FASB projects. This standard is generally effective 
prospectively for contracts and hedging relationships entered 
into or modified after June 30, 2003. The company does 
not expect its application to have a material impact on the 
financial statements.

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150 “Accounting 
for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Liabilities and Equity.” SFAS No. 150 changes the accounting 
for certain financial instruments that, under previous guidance, 
could be classified as equity or “mezzanine” equity, by now 
requiring those instruments to be classified as liabilities (or 
assets in some circumstances) in the statement of financial 
position. Further, SFAS No. 150 requires disclosure regarding 
the terms of those instruments and settlement alternatives. 
The guidance in SFAS No. 150 is generally effective for all 
financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 
2003, and is otherwise effective at the beginning of the first 
interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. The company 
is in the process of evaluating this standard, but does 
not expect the adoption to have a material impact on the 
financial statements.

  2    Comprehensive Income

Total comprehensive income is comprised of net earnings, net 
foreign currency translation adjustments, minimum pension 
liability adjustments (see Note 9), and net unrealized gains 
and losses on cash-flow hedges. Total comprehensive income 
for the twelve months ended August 3, 2003, July 28, 2002 
and July 29, 2001 was $760, $368, and $552, respectively. 

The components of Accumulated other comprehensive loss, 
as reflected in the Statements of Shareowners’ Equity (Deficit), 
consisted of the following:

Foreign currency translation adjustments 

Cash-flow hedges, net of tax 
Minimum pension liability, net of tax1 

Total Accumulated other 
comprehensive loss 

1  Includes a tax benefit of $120 in 2003 and $119 in 2002.

2003 

2002

$ (101) 

$ (275)

(5) 

2

fair value, an impairment loss is recognized. The assessment 
of goodwill is a two-step process in which the first step identi-
fies impairment by requiring a comparison of the fair value of 
each reporting unit to the carrying value, including goodwill 
allocated to the unit. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, 
goodwill is considered to be impaired. The amount of impair-
ment is measured in a second step as the difference between 
the carrying value of goodwill and the “implied” fair value of 
goodwill, which is determined by calculating goodwill as if the 
reporting unit had just been acquired and accounted for as 
a business combination. Fair values were determined using 
discounted cash flow analyses. As a result of this evaluation, 
the company recorded a non-cash after-tax charge of $31 (net 
of a $17 tax benefit), or $.08 per share, for impaired goodwill 
associated with the Stockpot business, a food service business 
acquired in August 1998. Stockpot is a reporting unit in the 
North America Soup and Away From Home segment. This non-
cash charge was recorded as a cumulative effect of a change 
in accounting principle. The impairment of Stockpot goodwill is 
the result of a reduction in actual sales attained and forecasted 
future sales growth relative to projections made at the time of 
the acquisition. 

The provisions of SFAS No. 142 are to be applied on a 
prospective basis and prior year results are not to be restated. 
The following tables present a reconciliation of earnings before 
cumulative effect of accounting change, adjusted to exclude 
amortization of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets: 

1 
2003.

2002 

2001

Earnings before cumulative effect

of accounting change, as reported 

$ 626 

$ 525 

$ 649

(210) 

(208)

Add back: Goodwill Amortization 

Trademark Amortization 

— 
— 

36 
18 

29
11

$ (316) 

$ (481)

Adjusted earnings before cumulative

effect of accounting change 

$ 626 

$ 579 

$ 689

  3    Goodwill and Intangible Assets

On July 29, 2002 the company adopted SFAS No. 142 
“Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” Under this standard, 
goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are no 
longer amortized, but rather are to be tested at least annually for 
impairment. Intangible assets with finite lives should continue 
to be amortized over the estimated useful life and reviewed for 
impairment in accordance with SFAS No. 144 “Accounting for 
the Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets.” In connec-
tion with the adoption of SFAS No. 142, the company was 
required to perform an impairment assessment on all goodwill 
and indefinite-lived intangible assets as of July 29, 2002. The 
assessment of the indefinite-lived intangible assets requires a 
comparison between the fair value and carrying value of the 
intangible asset. To the extent the carrying value exceeds the 

Basic earnings per share before cumulative 
effect of accounting change, as reported 

Add back: Goodwill Amortization 

Trademark Amortization 

Adjusted basic earnings per share before 
cumulative effect of accounting change 

1 
2003.

2002 

2001

$ 1.52 

$ 1.28 

$ 1.57

— 
— 

0.09 
0.04 

0.07
0.03

$ 1.52 

$ 1.41 

$ 1.66

1 
2003.

2002 

2001

Diluted earnings per share before cumulative 
effect of accounting change, as reported 

Add back: Goodwill Amortization 

Trademark Amortization 

$ 1.52 

$ 1.28 

$ 1.55

— 
— 

0.09 
0.04 

0.07
0.03

Adjusted diluted earnings per share before 
cumulative effect of accounting change 

$ 1.52 

$ 1.41 

$ 1.65

1  In the first quarter of 2003, the company recognized a $31 (net of a $17 tax benefit), or $.08 
per share, cumulative effect of accounting change related to the adoption of SFAS No. 142.

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intangible assets, excluding goodwill, subject to amortization 
and intangible assets not subject to amortization:

Intangible assets subject to

amortization:1
  Trademarks 

    Other 

Total 

Intangible assets not subject to

amortization:2
  Trademarks 

    Pension 
    Other 

Total 

August 3, 2003 

July 28, 2002

Carrying  Accumulated 
Amount  Amortization 

Carrying  Accumulated
Amount  Amortization

$  6 
16 

$ 22 

$ (2) 
(7) 

$ (9) 

$  5 
15 

$ 20 

$ (1)
(5)

$ (6)

$  975 
28 
2 

$ 1,005 

$ 908
31
—

$ 939

1  Amortization related to these assets was approximately $2 for 2003. The estimated 

aggregated amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years is less than 
$2 per year. Asset useful lives range from five to thirty-four years.

2  Total carrying amount is net of accumulated amortization through July 28, 2002.

Changes in the carrying amount for goodwill for the period 
ended August 3, 2003 are as follows:

Balance at 

July 28, 2002 

Goodwill acquired 

Impairment losses 

Foreign currency

North America  North America 

Soup and 
Away From Home 

Sauces and  Biscuits and 
Beverages  Confectionery 

International
Soup and
Sauces 

Total

$ 336 

$ 365 

 $ 339 

$ 541  $ 1,581

— 

(48) 

— 

— 

— 

92 

— 

93 

11 

— 

103

(48)

64 

167

translation adjustment 

10 

Balance at 

August 3, 2003 

$ 298 

$ 365 

$ 524 

$ 616  $ 1,803

  4    Business and Geographic Segment Information

Campbell Soup Company, together with its consolidated 
subsidiaries, is a global manufacturer and marketer of high 
quality, branded convenience food products. Through 2001, 
the company was organized and reported the results of 
operations in three business segments: Soup and Sauces, 
Biscuits and Confectionery, and Away From Home.

Beginning in 2002, the company changed its organizational 
structure such that operations are managed and reported 
in four segments: North America Soup and Away From 
Home, North America Sauces and Beverages, Biscuits and 
Confectionery, and International Soup and Sauces. Segment 
financial information has been modified for all periods in 
order to conform to the new structure. In addition, Net sales 
reflect the reclassifications related to the adoption of the new 
accounting standard as discussed in Note 1.

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The North America Soup and Away From Home segment 
comprises the retail soup and Away From Home business 
in the U.S. and Canada. The U.S. retail business includes 
the Campbell’s brand condensed and ready-to-serve soups 
and Swanson broths. The segment includes the company’s 
total business in Canada, which comprises the Habitant 
and Campbell’s soups, Prego pasta sauce and V8 juices. 
The Away From Home operations represent the distribu-
tion of products such as Campbell’s soups, Campbell’s 
specialty entrees, beverage products, other prepared foods 
and Pepperidge Farm products through various food service 
channels in North America. The North America Sauces 
and Beverages segment includes Prego pasta sauces, Pace 
Mexican sauces, Franco-American canned pastas and gravies, 
V8 vegetable juices, V8 Splash juice beverages, Campbell’s 
tomato juice, as well as the total of all businesses in Mexico 
and other Latin American and Caribbean countries. The 
Biscuits and Confectionery segment includes all retail sales 
of Pepperidge Farm cookies, crackers, breads and frozen 
products in North America, Arnott’s biscuits and crackers in 
Australia and Asia Pacific, Arnott’s Snackfoods salty snacks in 
Australia, and Godiva chocolates worldwide. The International 
Soup and Sauces segment comprises operations outside of 
North America, including Erasco and Heisse Tasse soups 
in Germany, Liebig and Royco soups and Lesieur sauces 
in France, Campbell’s and Batchelors soups, Oxo stock 
cubes and Homepride sauces in the United Kingdom, Devos 
Lemmens mayonnaise and cold sauces and Campbell’s and 
Royco soups in Belgium, Blå Band soups in Sweden, and 
McDonnells and Erin soups in Ireland. In Asia Pacific, opera-
tions include Campbell’s soups and stock and Swanson broths 
across the region.

Accounting policies for measuring segment assets and 
earnings before interest and taxes are substantially consis-
tent with those described in Note 1. The company evaluates 
segment performance before interest and taxes, excluding 
certain non-recurring charges. The North America Soup and 
Away From Home and North America Sauces and Beverages 
segments operate under an integrated supply chain organi-
zation, sharing substantially all manufacturing, warehouse, 
distribution and sales activities. Accordingly, assets have 
been allocated between the two segments based on various 
measures, for example, budgeted production hours for fixed 
assets and depreciation. 

The company’s largest customer, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and its 
affiliates, accounted for approximately 12% of consolidated net 
sales during 2003 and 2002. All of the company’s segments 
sold products to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. or its affiliates.

Segment financial information for 2003 reflects the adoption 
of SFAS No. 142 as discussed in Note 3. Operating Segment 
results for 2002 and 2001 have been adjusted to reflect the 

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(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

pro forma impact of amortization eliminated under the standard. 
Amortization expense of $70 and $54 for 2002 and 2001, 
respectively, has been eliminated from the prior period results. 

new accounting standards related to the income statement classification of certain consumer 
and trade sales promotion expenses, such as coupon redemption costs, cooperative 
advertising programs and in-store display incentives. As a result, the reclassifications, 
recorded in 2002, reduced Net sales by $893 for 2001. See Note 1 for further discussion.

Information about operations by business segment, reflecting 
the reclassifications described in Note 1, is as follows:

3  Contributions to earnings before interest and taxes by the Biscuits and Confectionery 

segment include the effect of costs of $1 in 2003, $20 in 2002, and $15 in 2001 associated 
with the Australian manufacturing reconfiguration.

Business Segments

2003 

Net Sales) 

North America Soup 

Earnings

Before  Depreciation 
and 
Interest 
and Taxes)3  Amortization 

Capital
Expen- 
ditures 

Segment
Assets

Information about operations in different geographic areas is 
as follows:

Geographic Area Information

and Away From Home  $ 2,606  $  632 

$  62 

$  71  $ 1,237

North America Sauces

and Beverages 

1,246 

289 

34 

42 

1,213

Net sales1 

United States 

Europe 

Australia/Asia Pacific 

Other countries 

2003 

2002 

2001

$ 4,549 

$ 4,339 

$ 4,313

969 

779 

492 

843 

554 

502 

558

517

455

1,774 

212 

85 

115 

1,680

1,052 

128 

30 

34 

1,775

Consolidated 

$ 6,678 

$ 6,133 

$ 5,771

Adjustments and eliminations 

(111) 

(105) 

(72)

Earnings before interest and taxes 

2003 

2002 

2001

— 

(156) 

32 

21 

300

$ 6,678  $ 1,105 

$ 243 

$ 283  $ 6,205

Earnings

Before  Depreciation 
and 
Interest 
and Taxes)3  Amortization 

Capital
Expen- 
ditures 

Segment
Assets 

Net Sales 

United States 

Europe 

Australia/Asia Pacific 

Other countries 

$ 965  $    913 

$ 1,137

126 

93 

77 

92 

41 

81 

53

46

81

Segment earnings before interest and taxes 

1,261 

1,127 

1,317

and Away From Home 

$ 2,524   $  634 

$  58 

$  75  $ 1,263

Unallocated corporate expenses 

(156) 

(143) 

(123)

North America Sauces

and Beverages 

1,182 

257 

32 

47 

1,228

1,507 

186 

90 

100 

1,276

920 

120 

27 

28 

1,632

— 

(143) 

42 

19 

322

$ 6,133   $ 1,054 

$ 249 

$ 269  $ 5,721

Before  Depreciation 
and 
Interest 
and Taxes)3  Amortization 

Capital
Expen- 
ditures 

Segment
Assets 

Net Sales)2 

North America Soup 

and Away From Home 

$ 2,532   $  784 

$  57 

$  59  $ 1,248

North America Sauces

and Beverages 

1,161 

316 

Consolidated 

Identifiable assets 

United States 

Europe 

Australia/Asia Pacific 

Other countries 

Corporate 

Consolidated 

$ 1,105  $    984 

$ 1,194

2003 

2002 

2001

$ 2,774 

$ 2,797 

$ 2,737

1,718 

1,586 

1,472

1,100 

313 

300 

725 

288 

325 

717

293

708

$ 6,205 

$ 5,721 

$ 5,927

shipping and handling costs. Shipping and handling costs of $207 for 2001 were reclassified 
from Net sales to Cost of products sold. In the first quarter of 2002, the company adopted 
new accounting standards related to the income statement classification of certain consumer 
and trade sales promotion expenses, such as coupon redemption costs, cooperative 
advertising programs and in-store display incentives. As a result, the reclassifications, 
recorded in 2002, reduced Net sales $893 for 2001. See Note 1 for further discussion.

Earnings

1  In the fourth quarter of 2001, the company adopted new guidance on the classification of 

1,446 

208 

632 

63 

32 

76 

20 

33 

1,243

77 

1,249

21 

1,519

Transfers between geographic areas are recorded at cost plus 
markup or at market. Identifiable assets are those assets, 
including goodwill, which are identified with the operations in 
each geographic region. The restructuring charges in 2002 
and 2001 were allocated to Australia/Asia Pacific. 

— 

(123) 

27 

10 

668

Total 

$ 5,771   $ 1,248 

$ 212 

$ 200  $ 5,927

  5    Restructuring Program

1  Represents unallocated corporate expenses and unallocated assets, including corporate 

offices, deferred income taxes and prepaid pension assets.

2  In the fourth quarter of 2001, the company adopted new guidance on the classification of 

shipping and handling costs. Shipping and handling costs of $207 for 2001 were reclassified 
from Net sales to Cost of products sold. In the first quarter of 2002, the company adopted 

A restructuring charge of $10 ($7 after tax) was recorded in 
the fourth quarter 2001 for severance costs associated with 
the reconfiguration of the manufacturing network of Arnott’s in 
Australia. In the second quarter 2002, the company recorded 

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Biscuits and 

Confectionery 

International Soup

and Sauces 

Corporate and 
Eliminations1 

Total 

2002 

North America Soup 

Biscuits and 

Confectionery 

International Soup

and Sauces 

Corporate and 
Eliminations1 

Total 

2001 

Biscuits and 

Confectionery 

International Soup

and Sauces 

Corporate and 
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an additional $1 restructuring charge related to planned 
severance actions. Related costs of approximately $1 in 2003, 
$19 ($13 after tax) in 2002, and $5 ($4 after tax) in 2001 
were recorded as Cost of products sold, primarily representing 
accelerated depreciation on assets to be taken out of service. 
This program was designed to drive greater manufacturing 
efficiency resulting from the closure of the Melbourne 
plant. Approximately 550 jobs were eliminated due to the 
plant closure.

A summary of restructuring reserves at August 3, 2003 and 
related activity is as follows:

Accrued 
Balance at 
July 28, 
2002 

Accrued
Balance at
August 3,
2003

Spending 

Severance pay and benefits 

$ 4 

(4) 

$ —

  6    Other Expenses

Foreign exchange losses 

Amortization of intangible and other assets 

Gain on asset sales 

Adjustments to long-term investments 

Other 

2003 

$ 15 

2 

(16) 

36 

(9) 

2002 

$  9 

78 

(6) 

16 

2 

2001

$  2

57

—

10

9

$ 28 

$ 99 

$ 78

Adjustments to long-term investments represent a non-cash 
write-down to estimated fair market value of investments in 
affordable housing partnerships.

In 2003, certain stock-based incentive compensation costs 
and deferred compensation expenses were reclassified from 
Other expenses to reflect the costs by function on various 
lines of the Statements of Earnings. Prior periods have been 
reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

  7    Interest Expense

Interest expense 

Less: Interest capitalized 

  8    Acquisitions

2003 

2002 

2001

$ 188 

$ 191 

$ 222

2 

1 

3

$ 186 

$ 190 

$ 219

In the first quarter 2003, the company acquired two businesses 
for cash consideration of approximately $170 and assumed 
debt of approximately $20. The company acquired Snack 
Foods Limited, a leader in the Australian salty snack category, 

and Erin Foods, the number two dry soup manufacturer in 
Ireland. Snack Foods Limited is included in the Biscuits 
and Confectionery segment. Erin Foods is included in the 
International Soup and Sauces segment. The businesses have 
annual sales of approximately $160. The pro forma impact on 
net earnings or earnings per share for the prior periods would 
not have been material.

In May 2001, the company acquired the assets of the 
European culinary brands business, comprised of several 
soup and sauce businesses, from Unilever, PLC/Unilever 
N.V. for approximately $920. The acquisition was financed 
with available cash and commercial paper borrowings. This 
acquisition was accounted for as a purchase transaction, 
and operations of the acquired business are included in 
the financial statements from May 4, 2001, the date the 
acquisition was consummated. The purchase price was 
allocated as follows: approximately $100 to fixed assets 
and inventory; approximately $490 to trademarks and other 
identifiable intangible assets; and approximately $330 to 
the excess of the purchase price over net assets acquired 
(goodwill). Goodwill and trademarks were being amortized on 
a straight-line basis over 40 years. An additional purchase 
price adjustment of $15 was paid in 2002 related to inventory. 
Had the acquisition occurred at the beginning of 2001, based 
on unaudited data, net sales for 2001 would have increased 
approximately $300, and net earnings would have decreased 
$2 in 2001. Basic and diluted earnings per share would 
have decreased $.01. These pro forma estimates factor in 
certain adjustments, including amortization of goodwill which 
has since been eliminated under SFAS No. 142, additional 
depreciation expense, increased interest expense on debt 
related to the acquisition, and related income tax effects. The 
pro forma results do not include any synergies expected to 
result from the acquisition.

  9    Pension and Postretirement Benefi ts

Pension Benefits Substantially all of the company’s U.S. and 
certain non-U.S. employees are covered by noncontributory 
defined benefit pension plans. In 1999, the company 
implemented significant amendments to certain U.S. plans. 
Under a new formula, retirement benefits are determined 
based on percentages of annual pay and age. To minimize 
the impact of converting to the new formula, service and 
earnings credit will continue to accrue for active employees 
participating in the plans under the formula prior to the 
amendments through the year 2014. Employees will receive 
the benefit from either the new or old formula, whichever 
is higher. Benefits become vested upon the completion of 
five years of service. Benefits are paid from funds previously 
provided to trustees and insurance companies or are paid 

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(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

directly by the company from general funds. Plan assets 
consist primarily of investments in equities, fixed income 
securities, and real estate.

Postretirement Benefits The company provides postretirement 
benefits including health care and life insurance to substan-
tially all retired U.S. employees and their dependents. In 1999, 
changes were made to the postretirement benefits offered to 
certain U.S. employees. Participants who were not receiving 
postretirement benefits as of May 1, 1999 will no longer be 
eligible to receive such benefits in the future, but the company 
will provide access to health care coverage for non-eligible 
future retirees on a group basis. Costs will be paid by the 
participants. To preserve the economic benefits for employees 
near retirement, participants who were at least age 55 and had 
at least 10 years of continuous service remain eligible for post-
retirement benefits. 

Components of net periodic benefit cost:

Change in the fair value of pension plan assets:

Fair value at beginning of year 

Acquisition adjustment 

Actual return on plan assets 

Employer contributions 

Participants contributions 

Benefits paid 

Foreign currency adjustment 

Fair value at end of year 

2003 

2002

$ 1,377 

$ 1,644

12 

172 

19 

2 

—

(159)

8

—

(127) 

(118)

17 

2

$ 1,472 

$ 1,377

Funded status as recognized in the Consolidated Balance 
Sheets:

Pension 

Postretirement

2003 

2002 

2003 

2002

Funded status at end of year 

$ (326) 

$ (292)  $ (373) 

$ (340)

Unrecognized prior service cost 

Unrecognized loss 

51 

682 

57 

644 

(22) 

72 

(33)

36

Pension 

Service cost 

Interest cost 

2003 

2002 

2001

Net amount recognized 

$  407 

$  409 

$ (323) 

$ (337)

$  46 

$  36 

$  35

112 

109 

106

Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

Expected return on plan assets 

(153) 

(159) 

(158)

Pension 

Amortization of net transition obligation 

Amortization of prior service cost 

Recognized net actuarial loss 

Curtailment/special termination benefits 

— 

6 

14 

4 

— 

6 

4 

— 

(1)

5

1

—

Net periodic pension (income) expense 

$  29 

$ 

(4) 

$  (12)

Postretirement 

Service cost 

Interest cost 

Amortization of prior service cost 

Amortization of net gain 

2003 

2002 

2001

$ 

4 

$ 

5 

$ 

21 

(11) 

— 

21 

(14) 

— 

3

20

(12)

(7)

Net periodic postretirement expense 

$  14 

$  12 

$ 

4

Change in benefit obligation:

Pension 

Postretirement

2003 

2002 

2003 

2002

Obligation at beginning of year 

$ 1,669 

$ 1,522 

$ 340 

$ 338

Acquisition adjustment 

Service cost 

Interest cost 

Plan amendments 

Actuarial loss 

Participant contributions 

Curtailment/

13 

46 

112 

— 

62 

2 

— 

36 

109 

6 

117 

— 

special termination benefits 

4 

— 

— 

4 

21 

— 

37 

— 

— 

Benefits paid 

(132) 

(123) 

(29) 

Foreign currency adjustment 

22 

2 

— 

—

5

21

(16)

21

—

—

(29)

—

Benefit obligation at end of year  $ 1,798 

$ 1,669 

$ 373 

$ 340

4040

Prepaid benefit cost 

Intangible asset 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss 

Net amount recognized 

2003 

2002

$   49 

$   51

28 

330 

31

327

$ 407 

$ 409

The projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation, 
and fair value of plan assets for the pension plans with accumu-
lated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets were $1,256, 
$1,131 and $929, respectively, as of August 3, 2003 and 
$1,144, $1,048 and $864, respectively, as of July 28, 2002.

The current portion of nonpension postretirement benefits 
included in Accrued liabilities was $19 at August 3, 2003 and 
July 28, 2002.

Pension
Weighted-average assumptions of the company’s global plans 
at end of year:

Discount rate for benefit obligation 

6.39% 

6.90% 

7.25%

Expected return on plan assets 

8.80% 

9.30%  10.00%

Rate of compensation increases 

4.43% 

4.50% 

4.50%

2003 

2002 

2001

Postretirement
The discount rate used to determine the accumulated post-
retirement benefit obligation was 6.50% in 2003 and 7.00% 
in 2002. The assumed health care cost trend rate used to 
measure the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation 
was 9%, declining to 4.50% in 2008 and continuing at 4.50% 
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would have the following effects on 2003 reported amounts:

Effect on service and interest cost 

Effect on the 2003 accumulated benefit obligation 

Increase 

Decrease

$   3 

$ 32 

$   (2)

$ (28)

Obligations related to non-U.S. postretirement benefit plans 
are not significant since these benefits are generally provided 
through government-sponsored plans.

Savings Plan The company sponsors employee savings plans 
which cover substantially all U.S. employees. After one year of 
continuous service, the company generally matches 50% of 
employee contributions up to 5% of compensation. Amounts 
charged to Costs and expenses were $11 in 2003, $13 in 
2002, and $11 in 2001.

 10    Taxes on Earnings

Income taxes:

Currently payable

  Federal 

  State 

  Non-U.S. 

Deferred

  Federal 

  State 

  Non-U.S. 

Earnings before income taxes:

  United States 

  Non-U.S. 

$ 178 

$ 201 

$ 254

13 

35 

19 

48 

29

51

226 

268 

334

62 

1 

9 

72 

7 

— 

(2) 

5 

13

(1)

(8)

4

$ 298 

$ 273 

$ 338

$ 752 

$ 685 

$ 835

172 

113 

152

$ 924 

$ 798 

$ 987

The provision for income taxes on earnings consists of the 
following:

  Deferred tax liabilities 

Benefits and compensation 

2003 

2002 

2001

Tax loss carryforwards 

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The following is a reconciliation of the effective income tax 
rate on continuing operations with the U.S. federal statutory 
income tax rate:

Federal statutory income tax rate 

35.0% 

35.0% 

35.0%

State income taxes (net of federal tax benefit) 

1.0 

1.6 

1.5

2003 

2002 

2001

Non-U.S. earnings taxed at other 

than federal statutory rate 

Tax loss carryforwards 

Other 

(1.9) 

(0.1) 

(1.8) 

(0.1) 

(0.4) 

(1.9) 

(0.9)

(0.3)

(1.1)

Effective income tax rate 

32.2% 

34.2% 

34.2%

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are comprised of the 
following:

Depreciation 

Pensions 

Amortization 

Other 

Other 

  Gross deferred tax assets 

Deferred tax asset valuation allowance 

  Net deferred tax assets 

Net deferred tax liability 

2003 

2002

$ 170 

$ 154

24 

138 

109 

441 

186 

20 

100 

306 

(20) 

286 

10

125

113

402

195

12

103

310

(10)

300

$ 155 

$ 102

At August 3, 2003, non-U.S. subsidiaries of the company 
have tax loss carryforwards of approximately $56. Of these 
carryforwards, $8 expire through 2008 and $48 may be 
carried forward indefinitely. The current statutory tax rates 
in these countries range from 28% to 46%.

U.S. income taxes have not been provided on undistributed 
earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries of approximately $530, 
which are deemed to be permanently invested. If remitted, 
tax credits or planning strategies should substantially offset 
any resulting tax liability.

 11    Accounts Receivable

Customers 

Allowances 

Other 

2003 

2002

$ 425 

$ 431

(40) 

(36)

385 

28 

395

22

$ 413 

$ 417

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(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

 12    Inventories

Raw materials, containers and supplies 

Finished products 

The decrease in the carrying value of these investments 
represents a write-down to estimated fair market value.

2003 

2002

$ 264 

$ 231

445 

407

$ 709 

$ 638

 16    Notes Payable and Long-term Debt

Notes payable consists of the following:

Approximately 57% of inventory in 2003 and 60% in 2002 is 
accounted for on the last in, first out method of determining 
cost. If the first in, first out inventory valuation method had been 
used exclusively, inventories would not differ materially from the 
amounts reported at August 3, 2003 and July 28, 2002.

Commercial paper 

Current portion of Long-term Debt 

Variable-rate bank borrowings 

2003 

2002

$   668 

$  886

600 

11 

301

9

$ 1,279 

$ 1,196

2003 

2002

$   90 

$   86

46 

37

$ 136 

$ 123

Commercial paper had a weighted average interest rate of 
2.33% and 2.54% at August 3, 2003 and July 28, 2002, 
respectively.

The current portion of Long-term Debt had a weighted average 
interest rate of 3.15% and 6.16% at August 3, 2003 and 
July 28, 2002, respectively.

The company has two committed lines of credit totaling 
$1,800 that support commercial paper borrowings and remain 
unused at August 3, 2003, except for $31 of standby letters of 
credit issued on behalf of the company.

2003 

2002

Long-term Debt consists of the following:

$ 

66 

$ 

53

Type 

Fiscal Year of Maturity 

Rate 

2003 

2002

974 

868

2,827 

2,482

145 

230

4,012 

3,633

(2,169) 

(1,949)

$ 1,843 

$ 1,684

Notes 

Notes 

Notes 

Notes 

Notes 

Notes 

Notes 

Debentures 

Other 

2004 
2004)1 

2007 

2007 

2009 

2011 

2013 

2021 

4.75%  $  — 

$  300

1.54% 

6.90% 

5.50% 

5.88% 

6.75% 

5.00% 

8.88% 

— 

300 

300 

300 

700 

400 

200 

49 

300

300

300

300

700

—

200

49

  $ 2,249 

$ 2,449

1  $300 notional value swapped to fixed rate debt at 3.86%.

The fair value of the company’s long-term debt including the 
current portion of long-term debt in Notes payable was $3,080 
at August 3, 2003, and $2,952 at July 28, 2002.

The company has $600 of long-term debt available to issue 
as of August 3, 2003 under a shelf registration statement filed 
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Principal amounts of long-term debt mature as follows: 2004-
$601 (in current liabilities); 2005-$1; 2006-$1; 2007-$605; 
2008-$1 and beyond-$1,641.

 13    Other Current Assets

Deferred taxes 

Other 

 14    Plant Assets

Land 

Buildings 

Machinery and equipment 

Projects in progress 

Accumulated depreciation 

Depreciation expense provided in Costs and expenses was 
$241 in 2003 and in 2002, and $209 in 2001. Approximately 
$105 of capital expenditures are required to complete projects 
in progress at August 3, 2003.

 15    Other Assets

Prepaid pension benefit cost 

Investments 

Other 

2003 

2002

$  49 

$  51

162 

40 

198

55

$ 251 

$ 304

Investments consist primarily of several limited partnership 
interests in affordable housing partnership funds. These 
investments generate significant tax credits. The company’s 
ownership primarily ranges from approximately 12% to 19%. 

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 17    Other Liabilities

Deferred taxes 

Deferred compensation 

Postemployment benefits 

Other 

2003 

2002

$ 245 

$ 188

102 

19 

116 

121

15

65

$ 482 

$ 389

The deferred compensation plan is an unfunded plan main-
tained for the purpose of providing the company’s directors 
and certain of its executives the opportunity to defer a portion 
of their compensation. All forms of compensation contrib-
uted to the deferred compensation plan are accounted for in 
accordance with the underlying program. Contributions are 
credited to an investment account in the participant’s name, 
although no funds are actually contributed to the investment 
account and no investment choices are actually purchased. 
Four investment choices are available, including: (1) a book 
account which tracks the total return on company stock; 
(2) a book account that tracks performance of Fidelity’s 
Spartan U.S. Equity Index Fund; (3) a book account which 
tracks the performance of Fidelity’s Puritan Fund and; (4) a 
book account that credits interest based on the Wall Street 
Journal indexed prime rate. Participants can reallocate 
investments daily and are entitled to the gains and losses 
on investment funds. The company recognizes an amount 
in the Statements of Earnings for the market appreciation/
depreciation of each fund, as appropriate.

 18    Financial Instruments

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts 
and notes receivable, accounts payable and short-term debt 
approximate fair value. The fair value of long-term debt, as 
indicated in Note 16, and derivative financial instruments is 
based on quoted market prices.

In 2001, the company adopted SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for 
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” as amended 
by SFAS No. 138 and SFAS No. 149. The standard requires 
that all derivative instruments be recorded on the balance 
sheet at fair value and establishes criteria for designation and 
effectiveness of the hedging relationships.

The company utilizes certain derivative financial instruments 
to enhance its ability to manage risk, including interest 
rate, foreign currency, commodity and certain equity-linked 
employee compensation exposures which exist as part of 
ongoing business operations. Derivative instruments are 
entered into for periods consistent with related underlying 
exposures and do not constitute positions independent of 

those exposures. The company does not enter into contracts 
for speculative purposes, nor is it a party to any leveraged 
derivative instrument.

The company is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonper-
formance by the counterparties on derivative contracts. The 
company minimizes its credit risk on these transactions by 
dealing only with leading, credit-worthy financial institutions 
having long-term credit ratings of “A” or better and, therefore, 
does not anticipate nonperformance. In addition, the contracts 
are distributed among several financial institutions, thus mini-
mizing credit risk concentration. 

All derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at fair 
value. On the date the derivative contract is entered into, the 
company designates the derivative as (1) a hedge of the fair 
value of a recognized asset or liability or of an unrecognized 
firm commitment (fair-value hedge), (2) a hedge of a forecasted 
transaction or of the variability of cash flows to be received or 
paid related to a recognized asset or liability (cash-flow hedge), 
(3) a foreign-currency fair-value or cash-flow hedge (foreign-
currency hedge), or (4) a hedge of a net investment in a foreign 
operation. Some derivatives may also be considered natural 
hedging instruments (changes in fair value are recognized to act 
as economic offsets to changes in fair value of the underlying 
hedged item and do not qualify for hedge accounting under 
SFAS No. 133). 

Changes in the fair value of a fair-value hedge, along with 
the loss or gain on the hedged asset or liability that is 
attributable to the hedged risk (including losses or gains on 
firm commitments), are recorded in current period earnings. 
Changes in the fair value of a cash-flow hedge are recorded 
in other comprehensive income, until earnings are affected 
by the variability of cash flows. Changes in the fair value 
of a foreign-currency hedge are recorded in either current-
period earnings or other comprehensive income, depending 
on whether the hedge transaction is a fair-value hedge (e.g., 
a hedge of a firm commitment that is to be settled in foreign 
currency) or a cash-flow hedge (e.g., a hedge of a foreign-
currency-denominated forecasted transaction). If, however, a 
derivative is used as a hedge of a net investment in a foreign 
operation, its changes in fair value, to the extent effective as a 
hedge, are recorded in the cumulative translation adjustments 
account within Shareowners’ equity (deficit).

The company finances a portion of its operations through debt 
instruments primarily consisting of commercial paper, notes, 
debentures and bank loans. The company utilizes interest rate 
swap agreements to minimize worldwide financing costs and 
to achieve a targeted ratio of variable versus fixed-rate debt. 

In November 2002, the company terminated interest rate swap 
contracts with a notional value of $250 that converted fixed-
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(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

$37. Of this amount, $3 represented accrued interest earned 
on the swap prior to the termination date. The remainder of 
$34 is being amortized over the remaining life of the notes as 
a reduction to interest expense. The company also entered 
into ten-year interest rate swaps that converted $300 of ten-
year 5% fixed-rate notes issued in November 2002 to variable.

In 2002, the company entered into interest rate swaps that 
convert fixed-rate debt (5.50% notes due in 2007 and 5.875% 
notes due in 2009) to variable. These swaps mature in 2007 
and 2009, respectively, and are accounted for as fair-value 
hedges. The amounts paid or received on these hedges and 
adjustments to fair value are recognized as adjustments to 
interest expense. In 2001, the company entered into interest 
rate swaps that convert fixed-rate debt (6.75% notes due in 
2011) to variable. These fair-value swaps were terminated in 
November 2002. The notional amount of fair-value interest 
rate swaps was $475 and $425 at August 3, 2003 and July 
28, 2002, respectively. The swaps had a fair value of $2 and 
$31 at August 3, 2003 and July 28, 2002, respectively.

In 2002, the company entered into interest rate swaps with a 
notional value of $300 that convert variable-rate debt to fixed. 
The swaps mature in 2004 and are accounted for as cash-
flow hedges. Consequently, the effective portion of unrealized 
gains/(losses) is deferred as a component of Accumulated 
other comprehensive income/(loss) and is recognized in 
earnings at the time the hedged item affects earnings. The 
amounts paid or received on the hedge are recognized as 
adjustments to interest expense. The fair value of the swaps 
was $(1) as of August 3, 2003. 

In anticipation of the $300 seven-year notes issued in 
September 2001, the company entered into forward-starting 
interest rate swap contracts with a notional value of $138. 
Upon issuance of the notes, the contracts were settled at 
a loss of approximately $4. This loss was recorded in other 
comprehensive income/(loss) and is being amortized to 
interest expense over the life of the notes.

The company is exposed to foreign currency exchange risk 
as a result of transactions in currencies other than the func-
tional currency of certain subsidiaries. The company utilizes 
foreign currency forward purchase and sale contracts, options 
and cross-currency swaps in order to manage the volatility 
associated with foreign currency purchases and certain inter-
company transactions in the normal course of business. 

Qualifying forward exchange contracts and cross-currency 
swap contracts are accounted for as cash-flow hedges 
when the hedged item is a forecasted transaction, or when 
future cash flows related to a recognized asset or liability 
are expected to be received or paid. The effective portion of 
the changes in fair value on these instruments is recorded 
in Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) and is 

reclassified into the Statements of Earnings on the same 
line item and in the same period or periods in which the 
hedged transaction affects earnings. The fair value of these 
instruments was $(97) at August 3, 2003. 

Qualifying forward exchange contracts are accounted for as 
fair-value hedges when the hedged item is a recognized asset, 
liability or firm commitment. The fair-value of such contracts 
was not material at August 3, 2003.

The company also enters into certain foreign currency 
derivative instruments that are not designated as accounting 
hedges. These instruments are primarily intended to reduce 
volatility of certain intercompany financing transactions. Gains 
and losses on derivatives not designated as accounting hedges 
are typically recorded in Other expenses, as an offset to gains/
(losses) on the underlying transaction. The fair value of these 
instruments was $3 at August 3, 2003.

Foreign currency forward contracts typically have maturities of 
less than one year. Principal currencies include the Australian 
dollar, British pound, Canadian dollar, euro, Japanese yen and 
Swedish krona.

As of August 3, 2003, the accumulated derivative net loss in 
other comprehensive income for cash-flow hedges, including 
the cross-currency swaps, variable to fixed interest rate 
swaps and forward starting swap contracts was $5, net of 
tax. As of July 28, 2002, the accumulated derivative net 
gain in other comprehensive income for cash-flow hedges, 
including the cross-currency swaps, variable to fixed interest 
rate swaps and forward starting swap contracts was $2, net 
of tax. Reclassifications from Accumulated other compre-
hensive income/(loss) into the Statements of Earnings during 
the period ended August 3, 2003 were not material. There 
were no discontinued cash-flow hedges during the year. At 
August 3, 2003, the maximum maturity date of any cash-flow 
hedge was approximately eight years.

Other disclosures related to hedge ineffectiveness, gains/
(losses) excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness, 
gains/(losses) arising from effective hedges of net investments, 
gains/(losses) resulting from the discontinuance of hedge 
accounting and reclassifications from other comprehensive 
income to earnings have been omitted due to the insignifi-
cance of these amounts. 

The company principally uses 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. The company 
may also enter into commodity futures contracts, as consid-
ered appropriate, to reduce the volatility of price fluctuations 
for commodities such as corn, cocoa, soybean meal, soybean 
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hedges. The fair value of the effective portion of the contracts 
is recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income/
(loss) and reclassified into Cost of products sold in the period 
in which the underlying transaction is recorded in earnings. 
Commodity hedging activity is not material to the company’s 
financial statements.

The company is exposed to equity price changes related to 
certain employee compensation obligations. Swap contracts 
are utilized to hedge exposures relating to certain employee 
compensation obligations linked to the total return of the 
Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and the total return of the 
company’s capital stock. The company pays a variable interest 
rate and receives the equity returns under these instruments. 
The notional value of the equity swap contracts, which mature 
in 2004, was $21 at August 3, 2003. These instruments are 
not designated as accounting hedges. Gains and losses are 
recorded in the Statements of Earnings. The net asset recorded 
under these contracts at August 3, 2003 was approximately $1.

Restricted shares granted are as follows:

(shares in thousands) 

Restricted Shares

Granted 

2003 

2002 

2001

900 

94 

184

Information about stock options and related activity is as 
follows:

(options in thousands) 

  Weighted 
Average 
Exercise 
Price 

2003 

  Weighted 
Average 
Exercise 
Price 

2002 

  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

2001 

Beginning of year  30,006  $ 28.21  17,370  $ 30.30  24,024  $ 32.16

Granted 

Exercised 

577  22.89  15,176 

25.53 

1,361 

31.95

(847)  19.66 

(827)  17.52 

(2,434)  16.82

Terminated 

(874)  28.67 

(1,713)  31.16 

(929)  40.36

Converted to 

restricted stock 

— 

— 

— 

— 

(4,652)  46.13

End of year 

28,862  $ 28.29  30,006  $ 28.21  17,370  $ 30.30

Exercisable at 
end of year 

17,665 

  12,595 

  12,160

 19    Shareowners’ Equity (Defi cit)

(options in thousands)                                   Stock Options Outstanding                  Exercisable Options

  Weighted

The company has authorized 560 million shares of Capital 
stock with $.0375 par value and 40 million shares of Preferred 
stock, issuable in one or more classes, with or without par as 
may be authorized by the Board of Directors. No Preferred 
stock has been issued.

The company sponsors a long-term incentive compensation 
plan. Under the plan, restricted stock and options may be 
granted to certain officers and key employees of the company. 
The plan provides for awards up to an aggregate of 50 million 
shares of Capital stock. Options are granted at a price not 
less than the fair value of the shares on the date of grant 
and expire not later than ten years after the date of grant. 
Options vest over a three-year period. See also Note 1 to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information 
on accounting for stock-based compensation, including 
the pro forma impact if the company applied the fair value 
recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123. 

In 2001, the Board of Directors authorized the conversion 
of certain stock options to shares of restricted stock based 
on specified conversion ratios. The exchange, which was 
voluntary, replaced approximately 4.7 million options with 
approximately one million restricted shares. Depending on the 
original grant date of the options, the restricted shares vest in 
2002, 2003 or 2004. The company recognizes compensation 
expense throughout the vesting period of the restricted stock. 
Compensation expense related to this award was $6 in 2003, 
$11 in 2002, and $8 in 2001.

Range of 
Exercise 
Prices 

Average  Weighted 
Average 
Exercise 
Price 

  Remaining 
  Contractual 
Life 

Shares 

  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

 Shares 

$16.81–$22.60  

2,278 

2.2  $ 20.47 

2,075  $ 20.33

$22.61–$31.91  

  23,336 

7.2  $ 27.26  12,781  $ 28.80

$31.92–$44.41  

$44.42–$56.50  

2,715 

5.4  $ 38.70 

2,276  $ 39.88

533 

3.1  $ 53.97 

533  $ 53.99

  28,862 

  17,665

In 1999, the company entered into forward stock purchase 
contracts to partially hedge the company’s equity exposure 
from its stock option program. On December 12, 2000, the 
company purchased 11 million shares of common stock under 
the existing forward contracts for approximately $521. 

For the periods presented in the Consolidated Statements of 
Earnings, the calculations of basic earnings per share and 
earnings per share assuming dilution vary in that the weighted 
average shares outstanding assuming dilution includes the 
incremental effect of stock options, except when such effect 
would be antidilutive. In 2001, the weighted average shares 
outstanding assuming dilution also includes the incremental 
effect of approximately three million shares under forward 
stock purchase contracts.

 20    Commitments and Contingencies

On March 30, 1998, the company effected a spinoff of several 
of its non-core businesses to Vlasic Foods International Inc. 
(VFI). VFI and several of its affiliates (collectively, Vlasic) 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

commenced cases under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code 
on January 29, 2001 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for 
the District of Delaware. Vlasic’s Second Amended Joint Plan 
of Distribution under Chapter 11 (the Plan) was confirmed by 
an order of the Bankruptcy Court dated November 16, 2001, 
and became effective on or about November 29, 2001. The 
Plan provides for the assignment of various causes of action 
allegedly belonging to the Vlasic estates, including claims 
against the company allegedly arising from the spinoff, to VFB 
L.L.C., a limited liability company (VFB) whose membership 
interests are to be distributed under the Plan to Vlasic’s general 
unsecured creditors.

On February 19, 2002, VFB commenced a lawsuit against the 
company and several of its subsidiaries in the United States 
District Court for the District of Delaware alleging, among other 
things, fraudulent conveyance, illegal dividends and breaches 
of fiduciary duty by Vlasic directors alleged to be under the 
company’s control. The lawsuit seeks to hold the company 
liable in an amount necessary to satisfy all unpaid claims 
against Vlasic (which VFB estimates in the amended com-
plaint to be $200), plus unspecified exemplary and punitive 
damages. While this case is still in its early stages and the 
ultimate disposition of complex litigation is inherently difficult 
to assess, the company believes the action is without merit 
and is defending the case vigorously.

The company received an Examination Report from the Internal 
Revenue Service on December 23, 2002, which included a 
challenge to the treatment of gains and interest deductions 
claimed in the company’s fiscal 1995 federal income tax 
return, relating to transactions involving government securities. 
If the proposed adjustment were upheld, it would require 
the company to pay a net amount of approximately $100 in 
taxes, accumulated interest to date, and penalties. Interest will 
continue to accrue until the matter is resolved. The company 
believes these transactions were properly reported on its 
federal income tax return in accordance with applicable tax 
laws and regulations in effect during the period involved and is 
challenging these adjustments vigorously. While the outcome 
of proceedings of this type cannot be predicted with certainty, 
the company believes that the ultimate outcome of this matter 
will not have a material impact on the consolidated financial 
condition or results of operation. 

Early in 2000, ten purported class action lawsuits were com-
menced against the company and two of its former executives 
in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. 
The lawsuits were subsequently consolidated, and an amended 
consolidated complaint was filed alleging, among other things, 
that the company and the former executives misrepresented 
the company’s financial condition between September 8, 1997 
and January 8, 1999, by failing to disclose alleged shipping 
and revenue recognition practices in  connection with the sale 

of certain company products at the end of the company’s 
fiscal quarters in violation of Section 10 (b) and 20 (a) of the 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 10b-5 
promulgated thereunder. On February 6, 2003, the company 
announced it had reached an agreement in principle to settle 
this case. The district court’s order approving the settlement 
was issued on May 22, 2003 and became effective June 23, 
2003. Pursuant to the court’s order, all claims have been dis-
missed and the litigation has been terminated in exchange for 
a payment of $35, which was made in June 2003. The full 
amount of the payment was covered by insurance. The settle-
ment does not constitute an admission of fault or liability by the 
company or any other defendant.

The company is a party to other legal proceedings and claims, 
environmental matters and tax issues arising out of the normal 
course of business. Although the results of the pending 
claims and litigation cannot be predicted with certainty, in 
management’s opinion, the final outcome of these other legal 
proceedings and claims, environmental matters and tax issues 
will not have a material effect on the consolidated results of 
operations, financial position or cash flows of the company.  

The company has certain operating lease commitments, 
primarily related to warehouse and office facilities, retail store 
space, and certain equipment. Future minimum annual rental 
payments under these operating leases are as follows: 

2004 

$ 67 

2005 

$ 58 

2006 

$ 42 

2007 

$ 36 

2008 

Thereafter

$ 32 

$ 59

In November 2002, FASB Interpretation No. 45 (FIN 45) 
“Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for 
Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness 
of Others” was issued. FIN 45 clarifies the requirements 
relating to a guarantor’s accounting for, and disclosure of, the 
issuance of certain types of guarantees. FIN 45 requires that 
upon issuance of a guarantee, the guarantor must recognize 
a liability for the fair value of the obligation it assumes under 
that guarantee. The initial recognition and measurement 
provisions are applicable on a prospective basis to guarantees 
issued or modified after December 31, 2002. 

The company guarantees almost 1,200 bank loans made 
to Pepperidge Farm independent sales distributors for the 
purchase of distribution routes. The maximum potential 
amount of future payments the company could be required 
to make under the guarantees is approximately $85. The 
company’s guarantees are secured by the distribution routes. 
The company does not believe it is probable that it will be 
required to make guarantee payments as a result of defaults 
on the bank loans guaranteed. Prior to the adoption of FIN 45, 
no amounts were recognized on the Consolidated Balance 
Sheets related to these guarantees. The amount recognized as 
of August 3, 2003 is not material.

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Campbell Soup Company Annual Report 2003

 23    Quarterly Data (unaudited)

2003 

Net sales 

Cost of products sold 
Net earnings1 

Per share – basic
  Net earnings1 

  Dividends 

First 

Second 

Third 

Fourth

$ 1,705  $ 1,918  $ 1,600  $ 1,455

971 

161 

1,056 

231 

920 

129 

858

74

0.39 

0.56 

0.31 

0.18

0.1575  0.1575  0.1575  0.1575

Per share – assuming dilution 
  Net earnings1 

0.39 

 0.56 

 0.31 

 0.18

The company has provided certain standard indemnifications 
in connection with divestitures and other transactions. Certain 
indemnifications have finite expiration dates. Liabilities recog-
nized based on known exposures related to such matters are 
not material at August 3, 2003.

 21    Statements of Cash Flows

2003 

2002 

2001

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

Other non-cash charges to net earnings:

Non-cash compensation/benefit 
  related expense 

  Net loss on fixed assets, long-term
  investments, minority interest 

  Other 

Total 

Other:

Benefit related payments and
  pension contributions 

  Payments for hedging activities 

  Other 

Total 

$  60 

$  41 

$  25

Market price

33 

— 

16 

(4) 

12

1

$  93 

$  53 

$  38

  High 

  Low 

2002 

Net sales 

Cost of products sold 

$  (63) 

$ (54) 

$ (44)

Net earnings 

(67) 

(7) 

(48) 

3 

22

33

Per share – basic

  Net earnings 

$ (137) 

$ (99) 

$  11

  Dividends 

Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized 

Interest received 

Income taxes paid 

2003 

2002 

2001

$  173 

$ 

5 

$  225 

$ 173 

$  4 

$ 222 

$ 208

$  12

$ 310

Per share – assuming dilution 

  Net earnings 

Market price

  High 

  Low 

$ 23.90  $ 24.99  $ 24.30  $ 26.43

$ 21.00  $ 19.65  $ 19.95  $ 21.35

First 

Second 

Third 

Fourth

$ 1,729 

$ 1,810 

$ 1,371 

$ 1,223

971 

171 

1,004 

203 

782 

96 

686

55

0.42 

0.49 

0.23 

0.13

0.1575 

0.1575 

0.1575 

0.1575

0.42 

 0.49 

 0.23 

 0.13

$ 29.27 

$ 31.44 

$ 28.85 

$ 28.40

$ 25.52 

$ 27.81 

$ 25.59 

$ 21.00

1  Net earnings in the first quarter include the cumulative effect of a change in accounting 
principle of $31 or $.08 per share (see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).

In 2003, the company adopted SFAS No. 142 “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” and 
discontinued the amortization of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets. Results for 
2002 include $70 ($54 after-tax or $.13 per share) of amortization. See also Note 3 to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements. 

 22    Subsequent Event 

In September 2003, the company issued $300 ten-year 
4.875% fixed-rate notes. While planning for the issuance of 
these notes, the company entered into treasury lock agree-
ments with a notional value of $100 that effectively fixed a 
portion of the interest rate on the debt prior to issuance. These 
agreements were settled at a minimal gain upon issuance 
of the notes. In connection with this issuance, the company 
entered into ten-year interest rate swaps that convert $200 of 
the fixed-rate debt to variable.

In September 2003, the company also entered into $100 five-
year interest rate swaps that convert a portion of the 5.875% 
fixed-rate notes due October 2008 to variable.

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Report of Management

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared by the management of the company in conformity with generally 
accepted accounting principles to reflect the financial position of the company and its operating results. Financial information 
appearing throughout this Annual Report is consistent with that in the financial statements. Management is responsible for the 
information and representations in such financial statements, including the estimates and judgments required for their preparation.

In order to meet its responsibility, management maintains a system of internal controls designed to assure that assets are safe-
guarded and that financial records properly reflect all transactions. The company also maintains a worldwide auditing function to 
periodically evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of such internal controls, as well as the company’s administrative procedures 
and reporting practices. The company believes that its long-standing emphasis on the highest standards of conduct and business 
ethics, set forth in extensive written policy statements, serves to reinforce its system of internal accounting controls.

The report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the company’s independent auditors, covering their audit of the financial statements, 
is included in this Annual Report. Their independent audit of the company’s financial statements includes a review of the system 
of internal accounting controls to the extent they consider necessary to evaluate the system as required by generally accepted 
auditing standards.

The company’s internal auditors report directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, which is composed entirely 
of Directors who are not officers or employees of the company. The Audit Committee meets regularly with the internal auditors, 
other management personnel, and the independent auditors. The independent auditors and the internal auditors have had, and 
continue to have, direct access to the Audit Committee without the presence of other management personnel, and have been 
directed to discuss the results of their audit work and any matters they believe should be brought to the Committee’s attention.

Douglas R. Conant
President and Chief Executive Officer

Robert A. Schiffner
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Gerald S. Lord
Vice President – Controller

September 11, 2003 

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Report of Independent Auditors

Campbell Soup Company Annual Report 2003

To the Shareowners and Directors of Campbell Soup Company

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statement of earnings, shareowners’ 
equity (deficit) and cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Campbell Soup Company and its 
subsidiaries at August 3, 2003 and July 28, 2002, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three 
years in the period ended August 3, 2003 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of 
America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management; our responsibility is to express an 
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with 
auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain 
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on 
a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles 
used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that 
our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, effective July 29, 2002, the Company adopted Statement of 
Financial Accounting Standard No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.”

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 

September 18, 2003

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Five-Year Review – Consolidated

(millions, except per share amounts)

Fiscal Year 

Summary of Operations

Net sales  

Earnings before interest and taxes  

Earnings before taxes  

Earnings before cumulative effect 

of accounting change  

Cumulative effect of accounting change  

Net earnings  

Financial Position

Plant assets – net  

Total assets 

Total debt 

Shareowners’ equity (deficit) 

Per Share Data

Earnings before cumulative effect 

of accounting change – basic  

Earnings before cumulative effect 

1 
2003)

2002)

2 

3 
2001)

2000 

4
1999)

$ 6,678  

 $ 6,133  

 $ 5,771  

 $ 5,626  

 $ 5,803 

1,105 

924 

626 

(31) 

595 

 984  

 798  

 525  

— 

 525  

 1,194  

 987  

 1,265  

 1,077  

 649  

— 

 649  

 714  

— 

 714  

 1,270 

 1,097 

 724 

—

 724 

$ 1,843 

 $ 1,684  

 $ 1,637  

 $ 1,644  

 $ 1,726 

6,205 

3,528 

387 

 5,721  

 3,645  

 (114) 

 5,927  

 4,049  

 (247) 

 5,196  

 3,091  

 137  

 5,522 

 3,317 

 235 

$  1.52 

$  1.28 

$  1.57 

$  1.68 

$  1.64 

of accounting change – assuming dilution  

Net earnings – basic 

Net earnings – assuming dilution 

Dividends declared 

 1.52  

1.45 

1.45 

0.63 

 1.28  

 1.28  

 1.28  

 0.63  

 1.55  

 1.57  

 1.55  

 0.90  

 1.65  

 1.68  

 1.65  

 0.90  

1.63 

1.64 

1.63 

0.885 

Other Statistics

Capital expenditures 

Number of shareowners (in thousands) 

Weighted average shares outstanding 

Weighted average shares outstanding – 

assuming dilution 

$  283 

$  269 

$  200 

$  200 

$  297

46 

411 

411 

47 

410 

411 

48 

414 

418 

51 

425 

432 

51

441

445

In 2003, the company adopted SFAS No. 142 resulting in the elimination of amortization of goodwill and other indefi nite-lived intangible assets. Prior periods 
have not been restated. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

    The 2003 fi scal year consisted of fi fty-three weeks compared to fi fty-two weeks in the prior periods. The additional week contributed 1 to 2 percentage points of 

the sales increase compared to 2002, and approximately $.02 per share.

    In 2002, fi nancial results were restated to conform to the requirements of new accounting standards. Certain consumer and trade promotional expenses have 

been reclassifi ed from Marketing and selling expenses and Cost of products sold to Net sales for years 1999 to 2001.

1  2003 results include pre-tax costs of $1 ($1 after tax) related to an Australian manufacturing reconfi guration. These costs were recorded in Cost of products sold. 

2  2002 results include pre-tax costs of $20 ($14 after tax or $.03 per share basic and assuming dilution) related to an Australian manufacturing reconfi guration. 

Of this amount, pre-tax costs of approximately $19 were recorded in Cost of products sold.

3  2001 results include pre-tax costs of $15 ($11 after tax or $.03 per share basic and assuming dilution) related to an Australian manufacturing reconfi guration. 

Of this amount, pre-tax costs of approximately $5 were recorded in Cost of products sold.

4  1999 earnings from continuing operations include a net pre-tax restructuring charge of $36 ($27 after tax or $.06 per share basic and assuming dilution). 

Earnings from continuing operations also include the effect of certain non-recurring costs of $22 ($15 after tax or $.03 per share basic and assuming dilution).

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Information Sources
Inquiries regarding our products 
may be addressed to Campbell’s 
Consumer Response and 
Information Center at the World 
Headquarters address, or call 
1-800-257-8443.

Media and public relations 
inquiries should be directed 
to John Faulkner, Director – 
Corporate Communications at 
the World Headquarters address, 
or call (856) 342-3738.

Investors and financial analysts 
may contact Leonard F. Griehs, 
Vice President – Investor Relations, 
at the World Headquarters address, 
or call (856) 342-6428.

Communications concerning share 
transfer, lost certificates, dividends 
and change of address, should be 
directed to EquiServe Trust 
Company, 1-800-446-2617.

Shareowner Information Service
For the latest quarterly business 
results, or other information 
requests such as dividend dates, 
shareowner programs or product 
news, call 1-888-SIP-SOUP 
(1-888-747-7687). Shareowner 
information is also available on 
the worldwide website at: 
www.campbellsoup.com.

Campbell Brands
Product trademarks of Campbell 
Soup Company and/or its subsidiaries 
appearing in the narrative text of 
this report are italicized. 

Thanks to all the Campbell 
employees pictured in this year’s 
annual report. 

Board of 
Directors

Officers 
(as of October 2003)

Shareowner 
Information

George M. Sherman
Chairman of Campbell Soup 
Company  and Retired President  
and Chief Executive Officer 
of Danaher Corp. 2

Douglas R. Conant
President and Chief Executive 
Officer of Campbell Soup Company3

Edmund M. Carpenter
President and Chief Executive 
Officer of Barnes Group Inc.1, 3

Bennett Dorrance
Private Investor and Chairman 
and Managing Director 
of DMB Associates 2, 3

Kent B. Foster
Chairman and Chief Executive 
Officer of Ingram Micro, Inc.1, 4

Harvey Golub
Retired Chairman and Chief 
Executive Officer of American 
Express Company 2, 3

Randall Larrimore
Chairman of Olin Corporation 
and Retired President and Chief 
Executive Officer of United 
Stationers Inc.1, 2

David K. P. Li
Chairman and Chief Executive of 
The Bank of East Asia, Limited 3

Philip E. Lippincott
Former Chairman of Campbell 
Soup Company  and Retired 
Chairman and Chief Executive 
Officer of Scott Paper Company 2, 3

Mary Alice D. Malone
Private Investor and President 
of Iron Spring Farm, Inc.3, 4

David C. Patterson
Founder and Chairman 
Brandywine Trust Company 3, 4

Charles R. Perrin
Retired Chairman and Chief 
Executive Officer of Avon 
Products, Inc.1, 2

Donald M. Stewart
President and Chief Executive 
Officer of the Chicago 
Community Trust 2, 4

George Strawbridge, Jr.
Private Investor and President 
of Augustin Corporation 1, 4

Charlotte C. Weber
Private Investor and President 
and Chief Executive Officer 
of Live Oak Properties 2, 4

Douglas R. Conant
President and Chief 
Executive Officer

Jerry S. Buckley
Senior Vice President – 
Public Affairs

Terry K. Danahy
Senior Vice President – 
Human Resources

M. Carl Johnson, III
Senior Vice President – 
Chief Strategy Officer

Ellen Oran Kaden
Senior Vice President – 
Law and Government Affairs

R. David C. Macnair
Senior Vice President – 
Global Research and 
Development

Larry S. McWilliams
Senior Vice President 
and President – 
North America Soup

Denise M. Morrison
Senior Vice President and 
President – Global Sales 
and Chief Customer Officer

Robert A. Schiffner
Senior Vice President 
and Chief Financial Officer

Doreen A. Wright
Senior Vice President 
and Chief Information Officer

Anthony P. DiSilvestro
Vice President and Managing 
Director – Campbell International

John Doumani
Vice President and President – 
Campbell International

John J. Furey
Vice President and 
Corporate Secretary

James A. Goldman
Vice President and President – 
North America Sauces and Beverages 

Richard J. Landers
Vice President – Taxes

Gerald S. Lord
Vice President – Controller

William J. O’Shea 
Vice President – Treasurer

Mark A. Sarvary
Vice President and President – 
Pepperidge Farm

World Headquarters
Campbell Soup Company
Campbell Place
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 342-4800
(856) 342-3878 (Fax)

Stock Exchange Listings
New York, Philadelphia, 
London, Swiss
Ticker Symbol: CPB
Newspaper Listing: CamSp

Transfer Agent and Registrar
EquiServe Trust Company
P.O. Box 43069
Providence, RI 02940-3069
1-800-446-2617

Independent Auditors
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Two Commerce Square
Suite 1700
2001 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

Dividends
Campbell has paid dividends since 
the company became public in 
1954. Dividends are normally paid 
quarterly, at the end of January, 
April, July and October.

A dividend reinvestment plan 
is available to shareowners. 
For information about dividends 
or the dividend investment plan, 
write: Dividend Reinvestment Plan 
Agent, Campbell Soup Company, 
P.O. Box 43081, Providence, RI 
02940-3081, or call:  (781) 575-2723 
or 1-800-446-2617.

Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of Shareowners 
will be held on November 21, 2003 
at 11 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, 
at the Sheraton Hotel at Bradley 
International Airport, Windsor Locks, 
CT 06096.

Publications
For copies of the Annual Report 
or the SEC Form 10-K (filed 
annually in October) or other 
financial information, write: 
Investor Relations at the World 
Headquarters address, or call 
1-888-SIP-SOUP (1-888-747-7687) 
or visit our worldwide website at 
www.campbellsoup.com.

For copies of Campbell Soup 
Company’s Equal Opportunity 
Report or the Annual Report of 
the Campbell Soup Foundation, 
write to: Public Affairs at the World 
Headquarters address.

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