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Annual Report 2002

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kraft foods inc. 2002 annual report WE’RE AT HOME... ...ALL AROUND the world. people insight brands marketing customers efficiency integrity performance L O C A Lknowledge At Kraft, we believe we have the best people in the industry. They live and work in countries around the world—seeing, hearing and tasting the things that will help them drive growth. Through their insights, we see— and meet—people’s needs for high-quality, convenient and nutritious food. But we don’t let the best ideas just sit in one country. Through global category and function councils, we share local knowledge and build enterprise-wide understanding—so that the best people in the business can grow the best business in the industry. global understanding 3 people insight brands marketing customers efficiency integrity performance L O C A Ltaste 4 global appetite We build global brands by catering to local tastes one country at a time. Take cream cheese, for example. In the Netherlands, it tops baked potatoes. In the U.K., people enjoy it with breadsticks. It might be salmon flavor in Spain, tomato and basil in Germany or strawberry in the U.S. It could be in a tub, a brick or the convenience of a snack bar. But whatever the flavor or form, people in 94 countries enjoy Philadelphia customized to their tastes, making it the No. 1 cream cheese in the world. And, just the same, you can find local flavors and forms of Maxwell House in 78 countries, Ritz in 49 and Milka in 91, proving that good taste is appreciated everywhere. 5 people insight brands marketing customers efficiency integrity performance L O C A Lfavorites 6 global reach Beyond its people, the most important assets a food company has are its brands, and Kraft has the best in the food business. In fact, we have dozens of the world’s most popular brands. And whether it’s a local favorite or a global powerhouse, each brand is built on a firm foundation of trust, quality and convenience. It’s meeting those fundamental needs that drives growth—and gives our broad portfolio of local favorites the power to satisfy the world. 7 people insight brands marketing customers efficiency integrity performance L O C A Ltouch 8 global connection Over our 100-year history, we’ve had our share of advertising’s most memorable moments, but that’s not enough anymore. Today, successful food marketing is more than just selling products—it’s about connecting with people in a personal way. We work hard to offer the services people need—whether it’s our toll-free numbers, health & wellness information or on-line meal planners—when and where they need them. The 20 million monthly visitors who make our U.S. websites No. 1 among food company sites tell us we’re on target as well as on-line. 9 people insight brands marketing customers efficiency integrity performance L O C A Lrelationships 10 global partnerships Succeeding in business is all about building relationships. But what elevates a relationship to a true partnership? Is it trust? Dependability? Service? At Kraft, we’re proud that our focus on “all of the above” has led U.S. retailers to name us in an independent survey as their No. 1 partner among all consumer products companies. We know that our growth can’t happen if it’s not a winning opportunity for our retail partners, too. So whether it’s a small shop in China, a supermarket in Chicago or a global team aligned with one of our global customers, we work with our partners to make sure that success is what’s in store. 11 people insight brands marketing customers efficiency integrity performance L O C A Lingenuity 12 global productivity In thousands of different ways and thousands of different places, our people create new ways to work a little faster, a little smarter, a little better. We are constantly refining how we produce our products, how we distribute them and how we sell them. And then we apply the best of what we learn in one part of our business everywhere else we can. That’s how we achieved productivity gains totaling more than 3.5% of cost of goods sold again this year. And it’s with these savings that we seed the next generation of growth. 13 people insight brands marketing customers efficiency integrity performance L O C A Lcommitment 14 global trust While, to some, the issue of corporate integrity may seem like a new concept, at Kraft, it’s been part of our 100-year history all along. From our earliest beginnings, we have focused on delivering on our promises—to consumers, retail partners, suppliers, employees, communities and investors. For us, corporate integrity is yesterday’s legacy, today’s commitment and tomorrow’s assurance. You can find the foundation of our beliefs in a corporate handbook from more than 50 years ago or you can just walk the halls of any Kraft facility today to see integrity in action. 15 people insight brands marketing customers efficiency integrity performance L O C A L opportunity +3.1% worldwide volume* operating companies income* +5.5% + +15.4% earnings per share* 16 global growth Growth is built from the bottom up. By seeing the opportunities and understanding local markets everywhere we operate, we make the day-to-day, place-to-place successes add up to global growth. Here’s what capitalizing on opportunities added up to for Kraft in 2002*: Compared with 2001, worldwide volume was up 3.1%; operating companies income increased 5.5% to $6.4 billion; net earnings grew 15.2% to $3.5 billion; diluted earnings per share were up 15.4% to $2.02; and our total return to shareholders was 16.1%. How do you spell growth? K-R-A-F-T. net earnings* +15.2% 16.1% total return to shareholders *Operating results are on a pro forma basis. See 2002 Financial Highlights on page 20 for a more detailed explanation. 17 T H E W O R L D ’ S favorite foods for 10 0 years As we celebrate our 100th anniversary, we’re proud of how far we’ve come and even prouder of where we’re going. With a commitment to innovation, quality and growth at the heart of everything we do, we’re looking forward to the next 100 years. 18 ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® Snacks The world is moving fast and, Beverages From sun-up to sundown, more than ever, reaching for a snack from Tokyo to Topeka, Kraft has along the way. Whether it’s Nabisco cookies and crackers, Balance energy bars, Planters nuts or Milka chocolates, we have great-tasting snacks in convenient, portable packages to help people eat on the run without losing a step. beverages that refresh, soothe and help people meet their nutritional needs. It might be Tang fortified with vitamins and minerals, Capri Sun Big Pouch, or Maxwell House, Jacobs or Carte Noire coffee. Whatever people need, we have just the right beverage for them. Cheese The world wants great taste and the world needs more calcium. Kraft cheese delivers both. Kraft is the global leader in cheese because we know how to customize it—in all its flavors and forms—to meet local preferences around the world. From Kraft Singles and Shreds to Cracker Barrel and El Caserío, Kraft makes the cheese that people love to eat. • New Double Delight Oreo helped drive Oreo, the world’s best-selling cookie brand, to an all-time U.S. category share of 14.4%. • In September, we acquired Kar Gida, a leading salted-snacks producer in the key developing market of Turkey. • With the introduction of Altoids Sours, we extended the “sours” category to adults and strengthened our “curiously strong” franchise. • We made snacking more convenient with Go Paks cups—innovative packaging for Nabisco cookies and crackers that fits into car cup holders. • Our acquisition of Lanes Food Group gave us control of key Nabisco biscuit brands in Australia. • We expanded Club Social throughout much of Latin America—and in Brazil, where it’s only in its third year, Club Social is already the No. 1 cracker. • Chips Ahoy! Cremewiches were the best-selling new chocolate chip cookie introduced in the U.S. in 2002. • Our ready-to-drink beverages continued their double-digit growth in the U.S. with strong performances from Capri Sun and Kool-Aid Jammers. • Ice Presso ready-to-drink coffee, already popular in Austria, made its debut in Germany, Greece and Sweden under the Jacobs and Gevalia brands. • Available in 38 flavors and formulated to meet local nutritional needs, Tang is now sold in more than 78 countries. • In the U.S., we introduced our innovative Fresh Seal technology and new packaging graphics on Maxwell House and Yuban coffees. • New Jacques Vabre Mastro Lorenzo premium coffee pods made it easier for French coffee drinkers to use their espresso machines. • In Canada, Crystal Light expanded its portfolio to include convenient single-serve pouches. • In Mexico, we extended our popular Clight brand with three new flavors in a convenient ready-to-drink form. • Kraft maintained its No.1 dollar-share position in the U.S., where annual per capita cheese consumption is more than 30 pounds. • Continuing our efforts to meet nutritional needs around the world, we expanded calcium-fortified cheese products in Asia. • Responding to local tastes and preferences, we added new Philadelphia cream cheese flavors in Europe, including light varieties. • With the introduction of an apples-and- cinnamon flavor of Knudsen and Breakstone’s Cottage Doubles, we continued our revitalization of the cottage cheese category in the U.S. • In the U.S., we launched innovative new packaging for Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese. • We launched Philadelphia Marble Brownie, the newest flavor in our successful U.S. snack bar line. Revenues $9.1 Billion Revenues $5.8 Billion Revenues $5.3 Billion Convenient Meals Ready in minutes, not much clean- Grocery From breakfast to dessert and just up, lots of variety and taste, all at about everything in between, our a great price—that’s what the world wants for dinner. And that’s just what we offer, including It’s Pasta Anytime and Kraft Fresh Prep meal kits; DiGiorno, Delissio and Tombstone pizza; Kraft and Mirácoli dinners and Boca meat alternatives. Oh, and for lunch we’ve got Oscar Mayer meats and Lunchables lunch combinations. grocery sector has something for everyone—from Post cereals to Jell-O desserts, with A.1. steak sauce, Grey Poupon mustard and Kraft salad dressings, mayonnaise, barbecue sauce and peanut butter in between. Like we said, something for everyone. • Our pizza business delivered another banner year, led by double-digit growth from DiGiorno, including the continued expansion of DiGiorno Stuffed Crust pizza. • In ready-to-eat cereals, Post Honey Bunches of Oats became the fifth-best-selling U.S. trademark, with the successful launch of Honey Bunches of Oats with Strawberries. • We introduced Mirácoli O’Fino, a dry packaged meal kit featuring both creamy tomato and herb cheese flavors, in Germany. • We made our first entry into the prepared- potato category with Velveeta Cheesy Potatoes. • Innovations in packaging technology helped us increase volume, revenues and market share for Oscar Mayer ready-to-serve bacon. • It’s Pasta Anytime, our convenient meal solution for smaller households, expanded with several new sauce flavors. • In 2002, Boca Original Burger became the fastest-selling burger in the meat alternative category. • By launching a new pasta shape—SpongeBob SquarePants—to a classic favorite, we introduced a new generation of kids to Kraft Macaroni & Cheese dinners. • Clight gelatin made its debut in Brazil and Colombia and is available in many of the same flavors as our popular Clight beverage line. • Continuing to leverage our Nabisco acquisition with successful co-branded products, in the U.S. we introduced Oreo and Chips Ahoy! Jell-O No Bake pies. • We introduced a new Mediterranean flavor of Miracel Whip in Germany. • New advertising for A.1. steak sauce helped increase our U.S. category share to 50%. • In the U.S., Cool Whip frozen whipped topping posted strong volume growth, driven by successful holiday programming. Revenues $4.7 Billion Revenues $4.7 Billion Note: All revenues stated are net revenues on a pro forma basis. kraft foods inc. 2002 financial highlights Consolidated Results (in millions, except per share data) 2002 2001 % Change 2002 2001 % Change Reported Pro Forma Volume (in pounds) Net revenues* Operating companies income Net earnings Diluted earnings per share Results by Business Segment North America Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Net revenues* Operating companies income Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Net revenues* Operating companies income Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Net revenues* Operating companies income Oscar Mayer and Pizza Net revenues* Operating companies income Total North America Net revenues* Operating companies income International Europe, Middle East and Africa Net revenues* Operating companies income Latin America and Asia Pacific Net revenues* Operating companies income Total International Net revenues* Operating companies income Total Kraft Foods Net revenues* Operating companies income 18,549 17,392 6.7% 18,399 17,852 3.1% $29,723 $29,234 6,283 3,394 1.96 6,035 1,882 1.17 1.7 4.1 80.3 67.5 $29,634 $29,365 6,441 3,505 2.02 6,108 3,042 1.75 0.9 5.5 15.2 15.4 $ 8,877 $ 8,732 2,168 2,099 1.7% 3.3 $ 8,877 $ 8,984 2,258 2,185 (1.2)% 3.3 5,182 1,093 4,412 1,136 3,014 556 5,071 966 4,237 1,192 2,930 539 2.2 13.1 4.1 (4.7) 2.9 3.2 5,161 1,084 4,412 1,239 3,014 588 5,052 964 4,225 1,202 2,930 544 2.2 12.4 4.4 3.1 2.9 8.1 $21,485 $20,970 4,953 4,796 2.5% 3.3 $21,464 $21,191 5,169 4,895 1.3% 5.6 $ 6,203 $ 5,936 962 861 4.5% 11.7 $ 6,203 $ 5,936 967 861 2,035 368 2,328 378 (12.6) (2.6) 1,967 305 2,238 352 $ 8,238 $ 8,264 1,330 1,239 $29,723 $29,234 6,283 6,035 (0.3%) 7.3 1.7% 4.1 $ 8,170 $ 8,174 1,272 1,213 $29,634 $29,365 6,441 6,108 4.5% 12.3 (12.1) (13.4) —% 4.9 0.9% 5.5 Pro forma results assume that shares issued following the Kraft IPO on June 13, 2001, were outstanding since January 1, 2001, and that the net proceeds of the IPO were used to retire indebtedness incurred to finance the Nabisco acquisition. Results for 2001 have been adjusted to exclude businesses that were reclassified as assets held for sale during 2001 and to include Nabisco’s Canadian grocery business. Results for 2001 have also been adjusted to assume that the Company’s adoption of SFAS No. 141 and No. 142, which eliminates substantially all goodwill amortization, was effective January 1, 2001. In addition, these results adjust for certain items, including charges associated with reconfigurations and consolidation as Kraft and Nabisco are integrated and, due to the recent gains on divestitures, all gains and losses on sales of businesses. A reconciliation of reported results to pro forma results can be found within this annual report in the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” * The Company has adopted Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) statements relating to the classification of vendor consideration and certain sales incentives. Prior period data has been restated. The adoption of the EITF statements has no impact on operating companies income, net earnings or diluted earnings per share. 20 fellow shareholders: In Kraft Foods’ 100th year, we once again delivered on our commitments, relying on the same enduring values that have inspired a century of growth. Despite the marketplace challenges of 2002, including a weak global economy, volatile commodity prices and significant economic uncertainty in Latin America, we achieved strong results. Volume grew 3.1%, operating companies income increased 5.5% to $6.4 billion, net earnings increased 15.2% to $3.5 billion and diluted earnings per share grew 15.4% to $2.02. Around the world, our success is built on two key strengths — the best brands and the best people. And in 2002, this powerful combination of innovation and talent produced another year of accomplishment: • New products generated $1.1 billion in net revenues. • We acquired two new growth businesses in Australia and Turkey. • Our volume grew 7.1% in developing markets. • More than 20 million people around the world visited our websites each month for food ideas and information. • In an independent survey of leading U.S. retailers, our customers selected Kraft as “Best of the Best” among all consumer products companies. our mission to be the undisputed global food leader consumers... first choice customers... indispensable partner alliances... most desired partner employees... employer of choice communities... responsible citizen investors... top-tier performer • The integration of Nabisco created new growth opportunities and strong synergy savings. • We met our productivity target of at least 3.5% of cost of goods sold. • We generated $2.5 billion in discretionary cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures). • We increased our dividend in the third quarter by 15% to 15 cents, bringing the annual rate to 60 cents per share. • And in a very challenging year for equities, we delivered to our investors a total return of 16.1%. Despite challenges in some key categories and geographies, our strong results extended across the company. All six of our business segments increased volume, and five of the six grew operating companies income for the year. We saw a negative impact on income in our Latin America and Asia Pacific segment due to the economic issues we faced in several Latin American markets. Kraft Foods North America Beverages, Desserts and Cereals—Volume was up a strong 8.4%, once again led by growth in ready-to-drink beverages, including Capri Sun and Kool-Aid Jammers. Both Maxwell House coffee and Jell-O desserts gained volume as well. Operating companies income for the segment increased 3.1%. Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery—Volume increased 0.7% on strong growth in cookies and crackers from new products, including Double Delight Oreo, Chips Ahoy! Cremewiches and Ritz Bits. Snacks volume also was up; however, confectionery volume was off versus the prior year. Operating companies income was up 12.4%. Cheese, Meals and Enhancers—Volume grew 0.5%, as gains in Kraft salad dressings, barbecue sauce and macaroni & cheese dinners, and It’s Pasta Anytime more than offset lower cheese volume. Operating companies income increased 3.3%. Oscar Mayer and Pizza—Volume increased 2.3% on growth in Oscar Mayer hot dogs and bacon, DiGiorno Stuffed Crust pizza and Boca meat alternatives. Operating companies income was up 8.1%. Note: All operating results discussed in this letter are on a pro forma basis. 21 Kraft Foods International Europe, Middle East and Africa—Volume grew 4.8%, as gains from acquisitions along with growth in many markets more than offset lower volume in Germany. Operating companies income increased 12.3%. Latin America and Asia Pacific—Volume was up 2.1%, led by gains in beverages, snacks and convenient meals. However, operating companies income declined 13.4%, due primarily to currency devaluations and difficult economic conditions in Brazil, Argentina and Venezuela. Looking ahead to 2003, our business fundamentals are strong. However, two factors will restrain the growth of our earnings. First, higher benefit costs, primarily related to pension and post-retirement medical expenses, are expected to reduce our earnings per share by 7 cents, or three percentage points of growth. The higher pension costs are primarily the result of lower returns on our U.S. pension-fund assets. Despite these lower returns, our U.S. pension plan is well funded, and we will not need to make a cash contribution in the near future. Second, a new stock-based compensation plan using a three-year restricted stock grant in place of stock options will reduce earnings per share by 2 cents, or more than one percentage point of growth. The restricted stock will further align the long-term interest of employees with those of Kraft’s shareholders, and it enables us to expense stock-based compensation in a transparent manner. Importantly, both the pension and stock-compensation expenses are primarily non-cash charges. We look forward to continued strong cash generation, with an expected increase in discretionary cash flow of more than 10% in 2003. Diluted earnings per share for the year are targeted to increase 4%-6% to $2.10- $2.15. Other challenges, some anticipated and some we cannot foresee, also remain risks to these results. If our focus were strictly short term, we might choose to roll back marketing support or cut our investment in product development to offset the combined impact on earnings of these issues. But in the long-term interests of our brands—and our shareholders—we will increase our investment in future growth. The health of our business is strong, and as we manage through these challenges, we are committed to keeping it that way. The five enduring strategies we’ve used to build our business will guide our growth in the future. Accelerate growth of core brands by: • Focusing new-product innovation on four high-growth consumer needs—snacking, beverages, convenient meals and health & wellness. • Capturing a greater share of the fastest-growing distribution channels. • Expanding our products and marketing programs to connect with the rapidly growing U.S. Hispanic population. • Supporting all our brands with world-class marketing. Drive global category leadership by: • Using worldwide category councils to share best practices, fast-adapt product ideas, and optimize productivity and sourcing. • Stepping up our expansion in developing markets. • Building distribution in all markets. our strategies accelerate growth of core brands drive global category leadership optimize our portfolio drive world-class productivity, quality and service build employee and organizational excellence 22 Optimize our portfolio by: • Acquiring high-potential businesses to jump-start us in fast-growing categories or countries and give us greater scale in existing ones. • Divesting businesses that do not meet our growth or financial expectations. Drive world-class productivity, quality and service by: • Delivering annual productivity of 3.5% of cost of goods sold. • Achieving ongoing annual synergy savings from the integration of Nabisco. • Ensuring product quality and customer-service levels in all categories in all markets. Build employee and organizational excellence by: • Creating a winning work environment that values leadership development, diversity and work/life balance. • Meeting our responsibilities to the societies in which we live, work and market our products. As a result of these efforts, we expect that our volume growth will again be around 3% in 2003. from left to right: Louis C. Camilleri Betsy D. Holden Roger K. Deromedi As we close the books on 2002, we want to pay special recognition to Geoffrey C. Bible, former Chairman of Kraft Foods, and William C. Webb, a former director of Kraft Foods, both of whom retired in August. On behalf of the 109,000 Kraft employees around the world, we thank Geoff and Bill for their inspiration and leadership. Their guidance and expertise were a major force in the global success we enjoy today. From all the people of Kraft over the last 100 years, we have inherited a company built on trust—trust in our brands, our beliefs and the commitments we make. As we look forward to 2003 and the next 100 years, our highest priority is to sustain that trust. Louis C. Camilleri Chairman of the Board Kraft Foods Inc. February 28, 2003 Betsy D. Holden Co-CEO, Kraft Foods Inc. President & CEO Kraft Foods North America Roger K. Deromedi Co-CEO, Kraft Foods Inc. President & CEO Kraft Foods International 23 kraft foods inc. kraft and the community Staying Connected with Public Expectations Addressing key issues Global corporations have risen to be among the most visible and influential institutions of our day. Along with their influence have come expectations, and a greater level of scrutiny than perhaps at any time in the past. Quite rightly, the public wants assurance that companies are operating lawfully and ethically, are providing appropriate support to the community and are addressing important social issues related to their business. The manufacture and marketing of food products inevitably involves companies like Kraft in a variety of complex social issues of importance to the public. We have the responsibility and the desire to address these issues constructively. We are committed to doing our part to help forge lasting solutions where we have a meaningful role to play. Among the issues we are addressing are: For our part, Kraft Foods is committed to meeting these expectations. Managing with integrity Kraft has a long heritage of strong corporate governance. We want to do the right thing, and we have the policies and programs in place to help ensure that we do. And while we can look back over a history of ethical conduct, our focus is on the steps we are taking now to further strengthen the public’s trust. Among these are: • An expanded Compliance & Integrity program that provides comprehensive standards for business conduct and is managed by formal Compliance Councils, with oversight by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. • A new Disclosure Committee to ensure that the company is meeting all disclosure requirements in its financial reporting. • Independent Audit and Compensation & Governance Committees of the Board of Directors, both composed entirely of outside Directors. Supporting the community Under the Kraft Cares umbrella, we provided more than $35 million in food and financial support in 2002 to communities around the world, along with countless hours of personal involvement by employee volunteers. Wherever possible, we focus our resources on sustainable solutions that will increase the long-term capabilities of individuals and organizations. A few highlights of our efforts in the last year include: • The Kraft Community Nutrition Program, which helps food banks and other feeding programs in the U.S. increase the quantity and nutritional quality of the food they provide. • A regional cooperation agreement with the European Federation of Food Banks to provide assistance in six countries. • Green Roof for Europe, a program developed with Alp Action to protect Europe’s alpine environment by planting more than 500,000 trees since 1991. • More than $4 million of annual employee giving to the Kraft Employee Fund and United Way in support of community nonprofit organizations. • A wide range of employee volunteer activities, including Kraft Cares Day in the U.S., Brazil, Australia and the U.K. • Emergency food for victims of natural disasters on five continents. 24 Nutrition, activity and health—The growing prevalence of obesity is a major public health challenge. We are focusing our efforts in three areas: • Increasing our long-standing support for innovative public education programs that help families improve their eating and activity behaviors. • Strengthening our marketing policies and practices to ensure they are consistent with our commitment to helping people make healthy lifestyle choices. • Enhancing our range of product choices to make it easier to eat and live better. Food biotechnology—While we have no direct economic investment in biotechnology, we believe it holds promise for significant nutritional and environmental benefits. We also believe that strong science-based regulatory systems must be in place to ensure those benefits are attained safely. We comply fully with applicable laws in each country in which we sell our products, and make decisions regarding the use of ingredients based on regulatory requirements and public acceptance in individual markets. Agricultural supply chain—Some of our products, such as coffee and chocolate, are dependent on agricultural commodities grown in developing countries. While we do not own or control farms in these countries, we have made a range of commitments in a number of locations to work with farmers, international development organizations and others to improve farming practices, support economic development and encourage appropriate labor policies. These include: • Programs to improve coffee quality and the value of crops in Peru and Vietnam. • Assistance for food and education programs in Nicaragua, Panama and other countries affected by the current decline in coffee prices. • Joint efforts with industry and government groups to promote labor practices on cocoa farms in West Africa in keeping with International Labor Organization standards and Kraft’s own labor policies. Environment—In conducting our business, we are always mindful of the environmental impacts our activities may have. We have put programs in place to reduce these impacts wherever practicable, and we strive to conduct our operations as a good neighbor and a responsible corporate citizen. We know that to sustain the public’s trust we must meet the public’s expectations. Whether it’s support for the community or our role in important social issues, Kraft is committed to sustaining that trust. kraft foods inc. financial review Financial Contents Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations .................................................................. 26 Selected Financial Data—Five-Year Review ........................................................................................................................................... 43 Consolidated Balance Sheets ................................................................................................................................................................ 44 Consolidated Statements of Earnings .................................................................................................................................................... 45 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows ............................................................................................................................................... 46 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity ................................................................................................................................. 47 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ......................................................................................................................................... 48 Report of Independent Accountants ...................................................................................................................................................... 63 Company Report on Financial Statements ............................................................................................................................................ 63 kraft foods inc. guide to select disclosures For easy reference, areas that may be of interest to investors are highlighted in the index below. Acquisitions (See Note 5) ...................................................................................................................................................................... 52 Benefit Plans (See Note 14) ................................................................................................................................................................... 58 Related Party Transactions (See Note 3) ............................................................................................................................................... 51 Segment Reporting (See Note 13) ........................................................................................................................................................ 56 Stock Plans (See Note 10) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 54 25 kraft foods inc. management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations Overview Kraft Foods Inc. (“Kraft”), together with its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Company”) is the largest branded food and beverage company headquartered in the United States. Prior to June 13, 2001, the Company was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Altria Group, Inc. (formerly Philip Morris Companies Inc.). On June 13, 2001, the Company completed an initial public offering (“IPO”) of 280,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock at a price of $31.00 per share. The IPO proceeds, net of the underwriting discount and expenses, of $8.4 billion were used to retire a portion of an $11.0 billion long-term note payable to Altria Group, Inc., incurred in connection with the acquisition of Nabisco Holdings Corp. (“Nabisco”). After the IPO, Altria Group, Inc. owned approximately 83.9% of the outstanding shares of the Company’s capital stock through its ownership of 49.5% of the Company’s Class A common stock and 100% of the Company’s Class B common stock. The Company’s Class A common stock has one vote per share, while the Company’s Class B common stock has ten votes per share. At December 31, 2002, Altria Group, Inc. held 97.8% of the combined voting power of the Company’s outstanding capital stock and owned approximately 84.2% of the outstanding shares of the Company’s capital stock. The Company conducts its global business through two subsidiaries: Kraft Foods North America, Inc. (“KFNA”) and Kraft Foods International, Inc. (“KFI”). KFNA manages its operations by product category, while KFI manages its operations by geographic region. KFNA’s segments are Cheese, Meals and Enhancers; Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery; Beverages, Desserts and Cereals; and Oscar Mayer and Pizza. KFNA’s food service business within the United States and its businesses in Canada and Mexico are reported through the Cheese, Meals and Enhancers segment. KFI’s segments are Europe, Middle East and Africa; and Latin America and Asia Pacific. Critical Accounting Policies Financial Reporting Release No. 60, which was issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), requires all registrants to discuss critical accounting policies or methods used in the preparation of financial statements. Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements includes a summary of the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In most instances, the Company must use an accounting policy or method because it is the only policy or method permitted under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of all financial statements includes the use of estimates and assumptions that affect a number of amounts included in the Company’s financial statements, including, among other things, employee benefit costs and income taxes. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and other assumptions that it believes are reasonable. If actual amounts are ultimately different from previous estimates, the revisions are included in the Company’s results for the period in which the actual amounts become known. Historically, the aggregate differences, if any, between the Company’s estimates and actual 26 amounts in any year have not had a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company’s Audit Committee has reviewed the development, selection and disclosure of the critical accounting policies and estimates. The following is a review of the more significant assumptions and estimates, as well as the accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements: Employee Benefit Plans: As discussed in Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company provides a range of benefits to its employees and retired employees, including pensions, postretirement health care benefits and postemployment benefits (primarily severance). The Company records amounts relating to these plans based on calculations specified by U.S. GAAP, which include various actuarial assumptions, such as discount rates, assumed rates of return on plan assets, compensation increases, turnover rates and health care cost trend rates. The Company reviews its actuarial assumptions on an annual basis and makes modifications to the assumptions based on current rates and trends when it is deemed appropriate to do so. As required by U.S. GAAP, the effect of the modifications is generally recorded or amortized over future periods. The Company believes that the assumptions utilized in recording its obligations under its plans, which are presented in Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements, are reasonable based on its experience and advice from its actuaries. During the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, the Company recorded the following amounts in the consolidated statement of earnings for employee benefit plans: U.S. pension plan income Non-U.S. pension plan cost Postretirement healthcare cost Postemployment benefit plan cost Employee savings plan cost Net expense (income) for employee benefit plans 2002 $ (33) 47 217 35 64 2001 $(227) 35 199 12 63 (in millions) 2000 $(315) 34 126 9 43 $330 $ 82 $(103) The 2002 net expense for employee benefit plans of $330 million increased by $248 million over the 2001 amount. This increase includes the costs associated with voluntary early retirement and integration programs ($148 million), which were recorded during 2002. The remainder of the cost increase primarily relates to a lowering of the Company’s discount rate assumption on its pension and postretirement benefit plans, and lower than expected returns on invested pension assets. The 2001 net expense for employee benefit plans of $82 million increased by $185 million over the 2000 amount. This increase was due primarily to the Company’s acquisition of Nabisco, lower pension asset returns and higher retiree medical costs. At December 31, 2002, for the U.S. pension and postretirement plans, the Company reduced its discount rate assumption from 7.0% to 6.5%, maintained its expected return on asset assumption at 9.0%, and increased its medical trend rate assumption. The Company presently anticipates that these assumption changes, coupled with lower returns on pension fund assets in prior years, will result in an increase in 2003 pre-tax benefit expense of approximately $180 million, or approximately $0.07 per share, exclusive of the impact of the voluntary early retirement and integration programs in 2002. The Company’s long-term rate of return assumption remains at 9.0% based on the investment of its pension assets primarily in U.S. equity securities. While the Company does not presently anticipate a change in its 2003 assumptions, a fifty basis point decline in the Company’s discount rate would increase the Company’s pension and postretirement expense by approximately $50 million, while a fifty basis point increase in the discount rate would decrease pension and postretirement expense by approximately $35 million. Similarly, a fifty basis point decline (increase) in the expected return on plan assets would increase (decrease) the Company’s pension expense for the U.S. pension plans by approximately $35 million. See Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements, for a sensitivity discussion of the assumed health care cost trend rates. Revenue Recognition: As required by U.S. GAAP, the Company recognizes revenues, net of sales incentives, and including shipping and handling charges billed to customers, upon shipment of goods when title and risk of loss pass to customers. Shipping and handling costs are classified as part of cost of sales. Provisions and allowances for sales returns and bad debts are also recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The amounts recorded for these provisions and related allowances are not significant to the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, effective January 1, 2002, the Company adopted newly required accounting standards mandating that certain costs reported as marketing, administration and research costs be shown as a reduction of operating revenues or an increase in cost of sales. As a result, previously reported revenues were reduced by approximately $4.6 billion and $3.6 billion for 2001 and 2000, respectively. The adoption of the new accounting standards had no impact on operating income, net earnings or basic or diluted earnings per share (“EPS”). Depreciation and Amortization: The Company depreciates property, plant and equipment and amortizes definite life intangibles using straight-line methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets. As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 141, “Business Combinations” and SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” on January 1, 2002. The Company has determined that substantially all of its goodwill and other intangible assets have indefinite lives due to the long history of its brands. As a result, the Company stopped recording the amortization of goodwill and substantially all of its intangible assets as a charge to earnings. Net earnings and diluted EPS would have been as follows had the provisions of the new standards been applied as of January 1, 2000: Year Ended December 31, Net earnings, as previously reported Adjustment for amortization of goodwill and indefinite life intangibles Net earnings, as adjusted Diluted EPS, as previously reported Adjustment for amortization of goodwill and indefinite life intangibles Diluted EPS, as adjusted Average diluted shares outstanding (in millions, except per share amounts) 2000 2001 $1,882 $2,001 955 $2,837 $ 1.17 530 $2,531 $ 1.38 0.59 $ 1.76 1,610 0.36 $ 1.74 1,455 Marketing and Advertising Costs: As required by U.S. GAAP, the Company records marketing costs as an expense in the year to which such costs relate. The Company does not defer any amounts on its consolidated balance sheet with respect to marketing costs. The Company expenses advertising costs in the year in which the related advertisement initially appears. The Company records consumer incentive and trade promotion costs as a reduction of revenues in the year in which these programs are offered, based on estimates of utilization and redemption rates that are developed from historical information. Related Party Transactions: As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, Altria Group, Inc.’s subsidiary, Altria Corporate Services, Inc. (formerly Philip Morris Management Corp.), provides the Company with various services, including planning, legal, treasury, accounting, auditing, insurance, human resources, office of the secretary, corporate affairs, information technology and tax services. Billings for these services, which were based on the cost to Altria Corporate Services, Inc. to provide such services plus a management fee, were $327 million, $339 million and $248 million for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Although the value of services provided by Altria Corporate Services, Inc. cannot be quantified on a stand-alone basis, management believes that the billings are reasonable based on the level of support provided by Altria Corporate Services, Inc., and that the charges reflect all services provided. The cost and nature of the services are reviewed annually by the Company’s Audit Committee, which is comprised of independent directors. The Company also has long-term notes payable to Altria Group, Inc. and its affiliates of $2.6 billion at December 31, 2002 and $5.0 billion at December 31, 2001. The decrease from 2001 to 2002 reflects the repayment of borrowings with proceeds from public global bond offerings, floating rate notes and short-term borrowings. The interest rates on the debt with Altria Group, Inc. were established at market rates available to Altria Group, Inc. at the time of issuance for similar debt with matching maturities. The remaining amount due under the 7.0% long-term note payable to Altria Group, Inc. and affiliates has no prepayment penalty, and 27 kraft foods inc. management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations the Company may repay some or all of the note with the proceeds from external debt offerings. The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” The accounts of the Company are included in the consolidated federal income tax return of Altria Group, Inc. Income taxes are generally computed on a separate company basis. To the extent that foreign tax credits, capital losses and other credits generated by the Company, which cannot be utilized on a separate company basis, are utilized in Altria Group, Inc.’s consolidated federal income tax return, the benefit is recognized in the calculation of the Company’s provision for income taxes. The Company utilized tax benefits that it would otherwise not have been able to use of $193 million, $185 million and $139 million for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Business Environment The Company faces a number of challenges in 2003, including among other things, higher benefit costs, increased stock compensation costs and weak economies in certain parts of Latin America. As previously discussed, higher benefit costs are expected to impact 2003 EPS by approximately $0.07 per share. The higher benefit costs are primarily the result of lower returns on pension fund assets, a lower discount rate and higher retiree medical costs. The additional stock compensation costs, which are expected to impact 2003 earnings per share by approximately $0.02 per share, relate to restricted stock awards to employees. These awards have a three-year vesting period and will further align the long-term interests of employees with those of the Company’s shareholders. The award of restricted stock to employees (rather than stock options) is more transparent to shareholders as the cost of the program is based upon the average market price of the stock on the date of grant, rather than a fair value generated by an option-pricing model. In Latin America, political unrest in Venezuela, as well as the devaluation of certain currencies, are also expected to negatively impact 2003 EPS. The Company is subject to fluctuating commodity costs, currency movements and competitive challenges in various product categories and markets, including a trend toward increasing consolidation in the retail trade and consequent inventory reductions and changing consumer preferences. In addition, certain competitors may have different profit objectives, and some competitors may be more or less susceptible to currency exchange rates. To confront these challenges, the Company continues to take steps to build the value of its brands and improve its food business portfolio with new products and marketing initiatives. On December 11, 2000, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Nabisco for $55 per share in cash. The purchase of the outstanding shares, retirement of employee stock options and other payments totaled approximately $15.2 billion. In addition, the acquisition included the assumption of approximately $4.0 billion of existing Nabisco debt. The Company financed the acquisition through the issuance of two long-term notes payable to Altria Group, Inc., totaling $15.0 billion, and short-term intercompany borrowings of $255 million. The acquisition has been accounted for as a purchase. Beginning January 1, 2001, Nabisco’s earnings have been included in the consolidated operating results of the Company. The closure of a number of Nabisco domestic and international facilities resulted in severance and other exit costs of $379 million, which are included in the adjustments for the allocation of the Nabisco purchase price. The closures will result in the termination of approximately 7,500 employees and will require total cash payments of $373 million, of which approximately $190 million has been spent through December 31, 2002. Substantially all of the closures were completed as of December 31, 2002, and the remaining payments relate to salary continuation payments for severed employees and lease payments. The integration of Nabisco into the operations of the Company has also resulted in the closure or reconfiguration of several of the Company’s existing facilities. The aggregate charges to the Company’s consolidated statement of earnings to close or reconfigure its facilities and integrate Nabisco were originally estimated to be in the range of $200 million to $300 million. During 2002, the Company recorded pre-tax integration related charges of $115 million to consolidate production lines, close facilities and for other consolidation programs. In addition, during 2001, the Company incurred pre-tax integration costs of $53 million for site reconfigurations and other consolidation programs in the United States. The integration related charges of $168 million included $27 million relating to severance, $117 million relating to asset write-offs and $24 million relating to other cash exit costs. Cash payments relating to these charges will approximate $51 million, of which $21 million has been paid through December 31, 2002. In addition, during 2002, approximately 700 salaried employees elected to retire or terminate employment under voluntary retirement programs. As a result, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $142 million related to these programs. As of December 31, 2002, the aggregate pre-tax charges to close or reconfigure the Company’s facilities and integrate Nabisco, including charges for early retirement programs, were $310 million, slightly above the original estimate. No additional pre-tax charges are expected to be recorded for these programs. Fluctuations in commodity costs can lead to retail price volatility, intensify price competition and influence consumer and trade buying patterns. KFNA’s and KFI’s businesses are subject to fluctuating commodity costs, including dairy, coffee bean and cocoa costs. Dairy commodity costs on average were lower in 2002 than those seen in 2001. Coffee bean prices were also lower, while cocoa bean prices were higher than in 2001. During 2001, certain small Nabisco businesses were reclassified to businesses held for sale, including their estimated results of operations through anticipated sale dates. These businesses have subsequently been sold, with the exception of one business that had been held for sale since the acquisition of Nabisco. This business, which is no longer held for sale, has been included in 2002 consolidated operating results. 28 53rd Week: The Company’s subsidiaries end their fiscal years as of the Saturday closest to the end of each year. Accordingly, most years contain 52 weeks of operating results while every fifth or sixth year includes 53 weeks. The Company’s consolidated statement of earnings for the year ended December 31, 2000 included a 53rd week. Volume comparisons contained in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis for 2001 versus 2000 have been provided on a comparable 52-week basis to provide a more meaningful comparison of operating results. Consolidated Operating Results The acquisition of Nabisco and subsequent IPO were significant events that affect the comparability of earnings. In order to isolate the financial effects of these events, and to provide a more meaningful comparison of the Company’s results of operations, the following tables and the subsequent discussion of the Company’s consolidated operating results refer to results on a reported and pro forma basis. Reported results include the operating results of Nabisco in 2002 and 2001, but not in 2000. Reported results also reflect average shares of common stock outstanding during 2002 and 2001, and reflect an average of 1.455 billion shares outstanding during 2000. Pro forma results assume the Company owned Nabisco for all of 2000. In addition, pro forma results reflect common shares outstanding based on the assumption that shares issued immediately following the IPO were outstanding during 2001 and 2000, and that, effective January 1, 2000, the net proceeds of the IPO were used to retire a portion of a long-term note payable used to finance the Nabisco acquisition. Pro forma results also adjust for other items, all of which are detailed in reconciliations of reported to pro forma results throughout this discussion. Management uses pro forma results to manage and to evaluate the performance of the Company. Management believes it is appropriate to disclose pro forma results to assist investors with analyzing business performance and trends. Pro forma measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for reported results, which are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. During 2002, the Company acquired a snacks business in Turkey and a biscuits business in Australia. The total cost of these and other smaller acquisitions was $122 million. During 2001, the Company purchased coffee businesses in Romania, Morocco and Bulgaria and also acquired confectionery businesses in Russia and Poland. The total cost of these and other smaller acquisitions was $194 million. During 2000, the Company purchased Balance Bar Co. and Boca Burger, Inc. The total cost of these and other smaller acquisitions was $365 million. The operating results of these businesses were not material to the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations in any of the periods presented. During 2002, the Company sold several small North American food businesses, some of which were previously classified as businesses held for sale. The net revenues and operating results of the businesses held for sale, which were not significant, were excluded from the Company’s consolidated statements of earnings, and no gain or loss was recognized on these sales. In addition, the Company sold its Latin American yeast and industrial bakery ingredients business for $110 million and recorded a pre-tax gain of $69 million. The aggregate proceeds received from sales of businesses during 2002 were $219 million, on which the Company recorded pre-tax gains of $80 million. During 2001, the Company sold several small food businesses. The aggregate proceeds received in these transactions were $21 million, on which the Company recorded pre-tax gains of $8 million. During 2000, the Company sold a French confectionery business for proceeds of $251 million, on which a pre-tax gain of $139 million was recorded. Several small international and North American food businesses were also sold in 2000. The aggregate proceeds received from sales of businesses during 2000 were $300 million, on which the Company recorded pre-tax gains of $172 million. The operating results of the businesses sold were not material to the Company’s consolidated operating results in any of the periods presented. Century Date Change: The Company did not experience any material disruptions to its business as a result of the Century Date Change (“CDC”). The Company’s increases in 1999 year-end inventories and trade receivables caused by preemptive CDC contingency plans resulted in incremental cash outflows during 1999 of approximately $155 million. The cash outflows reversed in the first quarter of 2000. In addition, the Company had increased shipments in the fourth quarter of 1999 because customers purchased additional product in anticipation of potential CDC- related disruptions. The increased shipments in 1999 resulted in estimated incremental net revenues and operating companies income in 1999 of approximately $85 million and $40 million, respectively, and corresponding decreases in net revenues and operating companies income in 2000. 29 kraft foods inc. management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations Consolidated Operating Results Year Ended December 31, 2002 2001 Reported volume (in pounds): Kraft Foods North America Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Oscar Mayer and Pizza Total Kraft Foods North America Kraft Foods International Europe, Middle East and Africa Latin America and Asia Pacific Total Kraft Foods International Total reported volume Reported net revenues: Kraft Foods North America Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Oscar Mayer and Pizza Total Kraft Foods North America Kraft Foods International Europe, Middle East and Africa Latin America and Asia Pacific Total Kraft Foods International Total reported net revenues Reported operating companies income: Kraft Foods North America 5,898 2,369 3,708 1,554 13,529 2,961 2,059 5,020 18,549 5,219 2,350 3,421 1,519 12,509 2,826 2,057 4,883 17,392 $ 8,877 5,182 4,412 3,014 21,485 6,203 2,035 8,238 $29,723 $ 8,732 5,071 4,237 2,930 20,970 5,936 2,328 8,264 $29,234 (in millions) 2000 4,820 54 3,117 1,507 9,498 2,829 803 3,632 13,130 $ 7,923 293 4,267 2,829 15,312 6,398 1,212 7,610 $22,922 Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Oscar Mayer and Pizza Total Kraft Foods North America $ 2,168 1,093 1,136 556 4,953 $ 2,099 966 1,192 539 4,796 $ 1,845 100 1,090 512 3,547 Kraft Foods International Europe, Middle East and Africa Latin America and Asia Pacific Total Kraft Foods International Total reported operating companies income 962 368 1,330 861 378 1,239 1,019 189 1,208 $ 6,283 $ 6,035 $ 4,755 30 The following is a reconciliation of reported operating results to pro forma operating results: Year Ended December 31, 2002 2001 (in millions) 2000 Reported volume (in pounds) Volume of businesses sold Changes due to businesses held for sale Estimated impact of century date change Nabisco volume 18,549 (150) 17,392 (187) 13,130 (82) 647 55 4,367 17,470 Pro forma volume (in pounds) 18,399 17,852 Reported net revenues Net revenues of businesses sold Changes due to businesses held for sale Estimated impact of century date change Nabisco net revenues Pro forma net revenues Reported operating companies income Gains on sales of businesses Operating companies income of businesses sold Integration costs and a loss on sale of a food factory Separation programs Changes due to businesses held for sale Estimated impact of century date change Nabisco operating companies income Pro forma operating companies income Reported net earnings After-tax effect of: Integration costs and a loss on sale of a food factory Separation programs Gains on sales of businesses Cessation of goodwill and indefinite life intangible asset amortization Nabisco results Interest reduction assuming full-year IPO Estimated impact of century $29,723 (89) $29,234 (121) $22,922 (162) 252 $29,634 $29,365 85 6,822 $29,667 $ 6,283 (80) $ 6,035 (8) $ 4,755 (172) (15) 111 142 (24) 82 23 (39) 40 1,000 $ 6,441 $ 6,108 $ 5,584 $ 3,394 $ 1,882 $ 2,001 72 91 (52) 45 (5) 955 (101) 530 (135) 165 363 date change Pro forma net earnings $ 3,505 $ 3,042 23 $ 2,681 Average diluted shares outstanding 1,736 1,610 1,455 Adjustment to reflect shares outstanding after IPO Pro forma diluted shares outstanding 1,736 125 1,735 280 1,735 2002 compared with 2001 Reported volume for 2002 increased 1,157 million pounds (6.7%) over 2001, due primarily to the inclusion in 2002 of a business previously considered held for sale, new product introductions, geographic expansion and acquisitions. Pro forma volume increased 3.1% over 2001, due primarily to new product introductions, geographic expansion and acquisitions. Reported net revenues for 2002 increased $489 million (1.7%) over 2001, due primarily to the inclusion in 2002 of a business previously considered held for sale, higher volume/mix and the impact of acquisitions, partially offset by the adverse effect of currency exchange rates and lower sales prices on cheese and coffee products (driven by commodity-related declines). Pro forma net revenues increased $269 million (0.9%) over 2001, due primarily to higher volume/mix ($401 million) and the impact of acquisitions ($191 million), partially offset by the adverse effect of currency exchange rates ($291 million) and lower sales prices on cheese and coffee products (driven by commodity- related declines). The Company’s management reviews operating companies income to evaluate segment performance and allocate resources. Operating companies income excludes general corporate expenses and amortization of intangibles. Reported operating companies income was affected by the following unusual items during 2002 and 2001: • Integration Costs and a Loss on Sale of a Food Factory: During 2002, the Company recorded pre-tax integration related charges of $115 million to consolidate production lines, close facilities and for other consolidation programs. In addition, during 2002, the Company reversed $4 million related to the loss on sale of a North American food factory. During 2001, the Company incurred pre-tax integration costs of $53 million for site reconfigurations and other consolidation programs in the United States. In addition, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $29 million to close a North American food factory. These items were included in the operating companies income of the following segments: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Oscar Mayer and Pizza Latin America and Asia Pacific 2002 $ 30 1 56 7 17 $111 (in millions) 2001 $63 2 12 5 $82 • Separation Programs: During 2002, approximately 700 salaried employees elected to retire or terminate employment under voluntary retirement programs. As a result, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge in 2002 of $142 million related to these programs. This charge was included in the operating companies income of the following segments: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers, $60 million; Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery, $3 million; Beverages, Desserts and Cereals, $47 million; Oscar Mayer and Pizza, $25 million; Europe, Middle East and Africa, $5 million; and Latin America and Asia Pacific, $2 million. • Businesses Held for Sale: During 2001, certain small Nabisco businesses were reclassified to businesses held for sale, including their estimated results of operations through anticipated sale dates. These businesses have subsequently been sold with the exception of one business that had been held for sale since the acquisition of Nabisco. This business, which is no longer held for sale, has been included in 2002 reported operating results and has been included as an adjustment to arrive at pro forma results for 2001. Reported operating companies income increased $248 million (4.1%) over 2001. On a pro forma basis, operating companies income increased $333 million (5.5%), driven primarily by volume growth and favorable margins. In addition, reported net earnings were also affected by the following during 2002: • Amortization of Intangibles: On January 1, 2002, the Company adopted SFAS No. 141 and SFAS No. 142. As a result, the Company stopped recording the amortization of goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets as a charge to earnings. Reported net earnings and diluted EPS would have been approximately $2.8 billion and $1.76, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2001, and $2.5 billion and $1.74, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2000, had the provisions of the new standards been applied in those periods. Currency movements have decreased net revenues by $291 million and operating companies income by $4 million from 2001. Decreases in net revenues and operating companies income are due primarily to the strength of the U.S. dollar against certain Latin American currencies, partially offset by the weakness of the U.S. dollar against the euro and other currencies. Reported interest and other debt expense, net, decreased $590 million in 2002. This decrease was due primarily to lower debt levels after the repayment of Nabisco acquisition borrowings with the proceeds from the Company’s IPO, as well as the Company’s refinancing of notes payable to Altria Group, Inc. and lower short-term interest rates. On a pro forma basis, interest and other debt expense, net, decreased $288 million in 2002 from $1,135 million in 2001. This decrease in pro forma interest expense is due to the use of free cash flow to repay debt, the refinancing of notes payable to Altria Group, Inc. and lower short-term interest rates. During 2002, the Company’s reported effective tax rate decreased by 9.9 percentage points to 35.5% as compared with 2001, due primarily to the adoption of SFAS No. 141 and SFAS No. 142, under which the Company is no longer required to amortize goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets as a charge to earnings. Reported diluted and basic EPS, which were both $1.96 for 2002, increased by 67.5% over 2001, due primarily to growth in operating companies income, lower interest expense and the 31 kraft foods inc. management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations elimination of substantially all goodwill amortization. Reported net earnings of $3,394 million for 2002 increased $1,512 million (80.3%) over 2001. On a pro forma basis, diluted and basic EPS, which were both $2.02 for 2002, increased by 15.4% over 2001, due primarily to growth in operating companies income and lower interest expense. On a pro forma basis, net earnings of $3,505 million for 2002 increased $463 million (15.2%) over 2001. 2001 compared with 2000 Reported volume for 2001 increased 4,262 million pounds (32.5%) over 2000, due primarily to the acquisition of Nabisco. Pro forma volume increased 2.2% over 2000. Excluding the 53rd week of shipments in 2000, volume increased 3.4%, reflecting new product introductions and volume gains in developing markets. Reported net revenues for 2001 increased $6,312 million (27.5%) over 2000, due primarily to the acquisition of Nabisco. Pro forma net revenues decreased slightly from 2000, due primarily to the 53rd week of sales in 2000, the adverse effect of currency exchange rates and lower sales prices on coffee products (driven by commodity-related price declines), partially offset by the favorable impact of volume growth. Reported operating companies income increased $1,280 million (26.9%) over 2000, due primarily to the acquisition of Nabisco. On a pro forma basis, operating companies income increased $524 million (9.4%), driven by volume growth, productivity savings and Nabisco synergies, partially offset by unfavorable currency movements. Currency movements decreased net revenues by $493 million and operating companies income by $60 million from 2000. Decreases in net revenues and operating companies income were due to the strength of the U.S. dollar against the euro, Canadian dollar and certain Asian and Latin American currencies. Reported interest and other debt expense, net, increased $840 million in 2001. This increase was due primarily to notes issued to Altria Group, Inc. in the fourth quarter of 2000 to finance the acquisition of Nabisco. On a pro forma basis, interest and other debt expense, net, decreased $213 million in 2001 from $1,348 million in 2000. This decrease in pro forma interest expense is due to the use of free cash flow to repay debt and the refinancing of debt payable to Altria Group, Inc. During 2001, the Company’s reported effective tax rate increased by 4.0 percentage points to 45.4% as compared with 2000, due primarily to higher Nabisco-related goodwill amortization, which was not tax deductible. Reported diluted and basic EPS, which were both $1.17 for 2001, decreased by 15.2% from 2000, due primarily to higher levels of goodwill amortization and interest expense associated with the acquisition of Nabisco. Reported net earnings of $1,882 million for 2001 decreased $119 million (5.9%) from 2000. On a pro forma basis, diluted and basic EPS, which were both $1.75 for 2001, increased by 12.9% over 2000, due primarily to higher operating 32 results in all segments. On a pro forma basis, net earnings of $3,042 million for 2001 increased $361 million (13.5%) from 2000. Operating Results by Reportable Segment Kraft Foods North America Year Ended December 31, 2002 2001 5,898 2,369 3,708 1,554 13,529 (15) 5,219 2,350 3,421 1,519 12,509 (13) (1) 647 Reported volume (in pounds): Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Oscar Mayer and Pizza Total reported volume (in pounds) Volume of businesses sold: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Changes due to businesses held for sale: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Estimated impact of century date change: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Oscar Mayer and Pizza Nabisco volume: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Pro forma volume (in pounds) 13,514 13,142 Reported net revenues: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Oscar Mayer and Pizza Total reported net revenues $ 8,877 5,182 4,412 3,014 21,485 $ 8,732 5,071 4,237 2,930 20,970 (21) (19) (12) 252 Net revenues of businesses sold: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Changes due to businesses held for sale: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Estimated impact of century date change: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Oscar Mayer and Pizza Nabisco net revenues: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Pro forma net revenues $21,464 $21,191 (in millions) 2000 4,820 54 3,117 1,507 9,498 (5) 16 1 19 5 1,101 2,246 40 12,921 $ 7,923 293 4,267 2,829 15,312 (10) 29 3 16 11 1,016 4,653 79 $21,109 Kraft Foods North America (continued) Year Ended December 31, 2002 2001 ($252 million), partially offset by lower selling prices in response to lower commodity costs ($154 million). On a pro forma basis, net revenues increased 1.3%. (in millions) 2000 Reported operating companies income: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Oscar Mayer and Pizza Total reported operating companies income Gains on sales of businesses: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Operating companies income of businesses sold: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Integration costs and a loss on sale of a food factory: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Oscar Mayer and Pizza Separation programs: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Oscar Mayer and Pizza Changes due to businesses held for sale: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Estimated impact of century date change: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Oscar Mayer and Pizza Nabisco operating companies income: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Pro forma operating companies income 2002 compared with 2001 $2,168 1,093 1,136 556 $2,099 966 1,192 539 $1,845 100 1,090 512 4,953 4,796 3,547 Reported operating companies income for 2002 increased $157 million (3.3%) over 2001, due primarily to higher volume/mix ($174 million), favorable margins ($176 million, driven by lower commodity-related costs and productivity) and Nabisco synergy savings, partially offset by higher benefit expense, including the 2002 charge for voluntary retirement programs ($135 million). On a pro forma basis, operating companies income increased 5.6%. (8) (5) 30 1 56 7 60 3 47 25 (4) (2) 63 2 12 5 23 15 1 7 4 230 671 28 $5,169 $4,895 $4,466 (33) The following discusses operating results within each of KFNA’s reportable segments. (4) Cheese, Meals and Enhancers: Reported volume in 2002 increased 13.0% over 2001, due primarily to the inclusion in 2002 of a business that was previously held for sale. On a pro forma basis, volume in 2002 increased 0.5%, driven by volume gains in enhancers, meals and food service, partially offset by a decline in cheese. Volume gains in enhancers and meals were led by Kraft pourable dressings, barbecue sauce, macaroni & cheese dinners and the 2001 acquisition of It’s Pasta Anytime. In cheese, volume declined as lower dairy costs resulted in aggressive competitive activity by private label manufacturers as they reduced prices and increased merchandising levels. During 2002, reported net revenues increased $145 million (1.7%) over 2001, due primarily to the inclusion in 2002 of a business that was previously held for sale ($252 million) and higher volume/mix ($36 million), partially offset by lower net pricing ($135 million, primarily related to lower dairy commodity costs). On a pro forma basis, net revenues decreased 1.2% from the comparable period of 2001, as lower net pricing was partially offset by higher volume/mix. Reported operating companies income for 2002 increased $69 million (3.3%) over 2001, due primarily to favorable margins ($48 million, due primarily to lower cheese commodity costs and productivity savings), higher volume/mix ($30 million), lower integration related costs in 2002 ($33 million) and the inclusion in 2002 of a business that was previously held for sale ($23 million), partially offset by higher benefit expenses, including the 2002 charge for voluntary retirement programs ($60 million). On a pro forma basis, operating companies income also increased 3.3%, driven by favorable margins and higher volume/mix, partially offset by higher benefit expenses. Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery: Reported volume in 2002 increased 0.8% over 2001. On a pro forma basis, volume in 2002 increased 0.7% over 2001, as volume gains in biscuits and snacks were partially offset by a decline in confectionery shipments. In biscuits, volume increased, driven by new product initiatives in both cookies and crackers. In snacks, volume also increased, due primarily to promotional initiatives. Confectionery volume declined, resulting primarily from competitive activity in the breath freshening category, partially offset by new product introductions in the non-chocolate confectionery business. 33 KFNA’s reported volume for 2002 increased 8.2% over 2001, due primarily to the inclusion in 2002 of a business that was previously held for sale and contributions from new products. On a pro forma basis, volume for 2002 increased 2.8%, due primarily to higher shipments across all segments, which benefited from contributions by new products. Reported net revenues increased $515 million (2.5%) over 2001, due primarily to higher volume/mix ($437 million) and the inclusion in 2002 of a business that was previously held for sale kraft foods inc. management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations During 2002, reported net revenues increased $111 million (2.2%) over 2001, due to higher volume/mix ($59 million) and higher net pricing ($52 million). On a pro forma basis, net revenues also increased 2.2%. Reported operating companies income for 2002 increased $127 million (13.1%) over 2001, due primarily to favorable margins ($96 million, due primarily to higher net pricing and lower commodity costs for nuts), Nabisco synergy savings and higher volume/mix. On a pro forma basis, operating companies income increased 12.4%. Beverages, Desserts and Cereals: Reported and pro forma volume in 2002 increased 8.4% over 2001, due primarily to growth in ready-to-drink beverages. In coffee, volume increased, driven by merchandising programs and packaging innovation. In the desserts business, volume increases were led by dry packaged desserts and frozen toppings, which benefited from holiday programs, and in ready-to-eat desserts, aided by new products. During 2002, reported net revenues increased $175 million (4.1%) over 2001, due primarily to higher volume/mix ($245 million), partially offset by lower net pricing ($58 million). On a pro forma basis, net revenues increased 4.4%. Reported operating companies income for 2002 decreased $56 million (4.7%) from 2001, primarily reflecting the 2002 charge for voluntary retirement programs ($47 million), higher integration related costs in 2002 ($44 million), higher marketing, administration and research costs ($36 million, including higher benefit costs) and lower margins ($18 million), partially offset by higher volume/mix ($98 million) and productivity savings. On a pro forma basis, operating companies income increased 3.1%, resulting from volume growth and productivity savings, partially offset by higher marketing, administration and research costs. Oscar Mayer and Pizza: Reported and pro forma volume in 2002 increased 2.3% over 2001, due to volume gains in processed meats and pizza. The increase in processed meats was driven by gains in hot dogs, bacon and soy-based meat alternatives, aided by new product introductions. The pizza business also benefited from new products. During 2002, reported and pro forma net revenues increased $84 million (2.9%) over 2001, due to higher volume/mix ($97 million), partially offset by lower net pricing ($13 million). Reported operating companies income for 2002 increased $17 million (3.2%) over 2001, primarily reflecting favorable costs ($50 million, due primarily to lower meat and cheese commodity costs and productivity savings) and higher volume/mix ($30 million), partially offset by the 2002 charge for voluntary retirement programs ($25 million), higher marketing, administration and research costs ($24 million, including higher benefit costs) and higher manufacturing costs. On a pro forma basis, operating companies income increased 8.1%. 2001 compared with 2000 KFNA’s reported volume for 2001 increased 31.7% over 2000, due primarily to the acquisition of Nabisco. On a pro forma basis, volume for 2001 increased 1.7%, or 2.9% excluding the 53rd week of shipments in 2000. The 2.9% increase was due primarily to higher shipments across all segments and reflects contributions from new products. Reported net revenues increased $5.7 billion (37.0%) over 2000, due primarily to the acquisition of Nabisco ($5.7 billion) and the shift in CDC revenues ($59 million), partially offset by unfavorable currency movements ($62 million). On a pro forma basis, net revenues increased 0.4%, due primarily to higher net revenues from the Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery segment and the Oscar Mayer and Pizza segment, partially offset by the impact of the 53rd week in 2000. Reported operating companies income for 2001 increased $1,249 million (35.2%) over 2000, due primarily to the acquisition of Nabisco ($1.2 billion), lower marketing, administration and research costs ($274 million) and the shift in CDC income ($27 million), partially offset by lower margins ($136 million, driven primarily by higher dairy commodity-related costs) and the loss on the sale of a North American food factory and integration costs ($82 million). On a pro forma basis, operating companies income increased 9.6%. The following discusses operating results within each of KFNA’s reportable segments. Cheese, Meals and Enhancers: Reported volume in 2001 increased 8.3% over 2000, due primarily to the acquisition of Nabisco. On a pro forma basis, volume in 2001 decreased 1.1%, due primarily to the 53rd week of shipments in 2000. Excluding the 53rd week of shipments in 2000, volume increased 0.2%, as volume gains in meals, enhancers and Canada were partially offset by declines in cheese and food service. Meals recorded volume gains, reflecting higher shipments of macaroni & cheese dinners. Enhancers also recorded volume gains, reflecting higher shipments of spoonable and pourable dressings. In Canada, volume grew on higher shipments of branded products. In cheese, shipments decreased, due primarily to the Company’s decision to exit the lower-margin, non-branded cheese business. Volume also declined in process cheese loaves and cream cheese, as retailers continued to reduce trade inventory levels, partially offset by higher volume in grated and natural cheese. In U.S. food service, shipments declined due to weakness in the economy and the Company’s exit from lower-margin businesses. During 2001, reported net revenues increased $809 million (10.2%) over 2000, due primarily to the acquisition of Nabisco ($791 million), higher net pricing ($122 million, primarily related to higher dairy commodity costs) and the shift in CDC revenues ($29 million), partially offset by lower volume/mix ($65 million) and unfavorable currency movements ($62 million). On a pro forma basis, net revenues increased slightly from the comparable period of 2000, as higher pricing in cheese and food service were partially offset by unfavorable currency and lower volume/mix. 34 Reported operating companies income for 2001 increased $254 million (13.8%) over 2000, due primarily to the acquisition of Nabisco ($234 million), lower marketing, administration and research costs ($140 million, primarily lower marketing expense) and the shift in CDC income ($15 million), partially offset by unfavorable margins ($48 million, due primarily to higher dairy commodity costs) and the loss on the sale of a North American food factory and integration costs ($63 million). On a pro forma basis, operating companies income increased 6.4%. Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery: Reported volume in 2001 increased more than 100% over 2000, due primarily to the acquisition of Nabisco. On a pro forma basis, volume in 2001 increased 1.6% over 2000. Excluding the 53rd week of shipments in 2000, volume also increased 1.6%, due primarily to new product introductions in biscuits, partially offset by lower shipments of snack nuts. During 2001, reported net revenues increased $4.8 billion, or more than 100% over 2000, due primarily to the acquisition of Nabisco. On a pro forma basis, net revenues increased 2.1%, due primarily to higher volume driven by new biscuit products and higher pricing of biscuit and confectionery products. Reported operating companies income for 2001 increased $866 million, or more than 100% over 2000, due primarily to the acquisition of Nabisco ($925 million), partially offset by higher marketing, administration and research costs ($27 million). On a pro forma basis, operating companies income increased 24.9%, due primarily to higher volume from new biscuit products, lower commodity costs for snack nuts, and productivity and Nabisco synergy savings. Beverages, Desserts and Cereals: Reported volume in 2001 increased 9.8% over 2000, due primarily to growth in beverages. On a pro forma basis, volume in 2001 increased 7.7% over 2000. Excluding the 53rd week of shipments in 2000, volume increased 9.3%, due primarily to increased shipments of ready-to-drink beverages, benefiting from the introduction of new products. Desserts volume was below the prior year, due to lower shipments of dry packaged desserts and frozen toppings. Cereal volume declined, due primarily to weak category performance and increased competition in the ready-to-eat cereal category. During 2001, reported net revenues decreased $30 million (0.7%) from 2000, due primarily to lower net pricing ($167 million, due primarily to coffee commodity-related price reductions), partially offset by the acquisition of Nabisco ($83 million), the acquisition of Balance Bar Co. ($20 million), the shift in CDC revenues ($16 million) and higher volume/mix ($17 million). On a pro forma basis, net revenues decreased 3.1%, reflecting commodity-related price reductions on coffee products and lower shipments in desserts and cereals. Reported operating companies income for 2001 increased $102 million (9.4%) over 2000, primarily reflecting lower marketing, administration and research costs ($139 million), the acquisition of Nabisco ($32 million), and the shift in CDC income ($7 million), partially offset by unfavorable margins ($31 million) and integration costs ($12 million). On a pro forma basis, operating companies income increased 6.8%. Oscar Mayer and Pizza: Reported volume in 2001 increased 0.8% over 2000. Excluding the 53rd week of shipments in 2000, volume increased 2.3%, due to volume gains in processed meats and pizza. The processed meats business recorded volume gains in luncheon meats, hot dogs, bacon and soy-based meat alternatives. Volume in the pizza business increased, driven by new products. During 2001, reported net revenues increased $101 million (3.6%) over 2000, due primarily to higher volume/mix ($75 million), the shift in CDC revenues ($11 million) and the acquisition of Boca Burger, Inc. Reported operating companies income for 2001 increased $27 million (5.3%) over 2000, primarily reflecting higher volume/mix ($45 million), lower marketing, administration and research costs ($22 million) and the shift in CDC income, partially offset by unfavorable margins ($36 million, due primarily to higher meat and cheese commodity costs). Kraft Foods International Year Ended December 31, 2002 2001 2,961 2,059 5,020 (135) 2,826 2,057 4,883 (1) (172) Reported volume (in pounds): Europe, Middle East and Africa Latin America and Asia Pacific Total reported volume (in pounds) Volume of businesses sold: Europe, Middle East and Africa Latin America and Asia Pacific Estimated impact of century date change: Europe, Middle East and Africa Latin America and Asia Pacific Nabisco volume: Europe, Middle East and Africa Latin America and Asia Pacific Pro forma volume (in pounds) 4,885 4,710 (in millions) 2000 2,829 803 3,632 (40) (37) 7 7 44 936 4,549 Reported net revenues: Europe, Middle East and Africa Latin America and Asia Pacific Total reported net revenues Net revenues of businesses sold: Europe, Middle East and Africa Latin America and Asia Pacific Estimated impact of century date change: Europe, Middle East and Africa Latin America and Asia Pacific Nabisco net revenues: Europe, Middle East and Africa Latin America and Asia Pacific Pro forma net revenues $8,170 $8,174 $6,203 2,035 8,238 $5,936 2,328 8,264 $6,398 1,212 7,610 (68) (90) (131) (21) 14 12 46 1,028 $8,558 35 kraft foods inc. management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations Kraft Foods International (continued) Year Ended December 31, 2002 2001 (in millions) 2000 Reported operating companies income: Europe, Middle East and Africa Latin America and Asia Pacific Total reported operating companies income Gains on sales of businesses: Europe, Middle East and Africa Latin America and Asia Pacific Operating companies income of businesses sold: Europe, Middle East and Africa Latin America and Asia Pacific Integration costs: Latin America and Asia Pacific Separation programs: Europe, Middle East and Africa Latin America and Asia Pacific Estimated impact of century date change: Europe, Middle East and Africa Latin America and Asia Pacific Nabisco operating companies income: Europe, Middle East and Africa Latin America and Asia Pacific Pro forma operating companies income 2002 compared with 2001 $ 962 368 $ 861 378 $1,019 189 1,330 1,239 1,208 (72) (8) (10) (18) 17 5 2 (139) (32) (3) 8 5 1 70 $1,272 $1,213 $1,118 KFI’s reported volume for 2002 increased 2.8% over 2001. On a pro forma basis, volume for 2002 increased 3.7% over 2001, due primarily to acquisitions, new product introductions, geographic expansion and marketing programs. This increase in volume was partially offset by the impact of economic weakness in several Latin American countries. During 2002, reported net revenues decreased $26 million (0.3%) from 2001, due primarily to unfavorable currency movements ($271 million), lower volume/mix ($36 million) and revenues of divested businesses ($22 million), partially offset by the impact of acquisitions ($181 million) and higher net pricing ($122 million). On a pro forma basis, net revenues decreased slightly. Reported operating companies income for 2002 increased $91 million (7.3%) over 2001, due primarily to gains on sales of businesses ($64 million), favorable margins ($37 million, including productivity savings), lower marketing, administration and research costs ($23 million, including synergy savings) and the impact of acquisitions ($18 million), partially offset by lower volume/mix ($19 million), 2002 integration costs ($17 million) and income of divested businesses ($8 million). On a pro forma basis, operating companies income increased 4.9%, driven 36 by productivity and synergy savings, partially offset by lower volume/mix. The following discusses operating results within each of KFI’s reportable segments. Europe, Middle East and Africa: Reported and pro forma volume for 2002 increased 4.8% over 2001, driven by acquisitions and volume growth across most markets including Italy, the United Kingdom, Sweden, the Ukraine, the Middle East and Poland, partially offset by declines in Germany and Romania. Snacks volume increased, benefiting from confectionery acquisitions in Russia and Poland, a snacks acquisition in Turkey and new product introductions across the segment. Snacks volume growth was moderated by a decline in Germany, reflecting aggressive competitive activity, and in Romania, due to lower consumer purchasing power. In beverages, volume increased in both coffee and refreshment beverages. Coffee volume grew in most markets, driven by new product introductions, and acquisitions in Romania, Morocco and Bulgaria. In Germany, coffee volume decreased, reflecting market softness and increased price competition. Refreshment beverages volume also increased, driven by the geographic expansion of powdered beverages and new product introductions. Cheese volume increased with gains in Philadelphia cream cheese, benefiting from advertising and new product introductions. In convenient meals, volume increased, due primarily to higher canned meats volume in Italy against a weak comparison in 2001, and new product introductions of lunch combinations in the United Kingdom. Reported and pro forma net revenues for 2002 increased $267 million (4.5%) over 2001, due primarily to favorable currency movements ($197 million), the acquisitions of coffee, confectionery and snacks businesses ($147 million) and higher volume/mix ($22 million), partially offset by lower net pricing ($99 million, due primarily to commodity-driven coffee price declines). Reported operating companies income for 2002 increased $101 million (11.7%) over 2001, due primarily to favorable margins ($42 million), favorable currency movements ($37 million), higher volume/mix ($19 million) and acquisitions ($16 million), partially offset by higher marketing, administration and research costs. On a pro forma basis, operating companies income increased 12.3%. Latin America and Asia Pacific: Reported volume for 2002 increased slightly over 2001. On a pro forma basis, volume for 2002 increased 2.1% over 2001, driven by the acquisition of a biscuits business in Australia and gains across numerous markets, partially offset by a volume decline in Argentina due to economic weakness, and lower results in China. In snacks, volume growth was driven by gains in biscuits, benefiting from geographic expansion of cookies and crackers in Latin America, new product introductions and the acquisition of a biscuits business in Australia. Snacks volume growth was partially offset by the negative impact of the continued economic weakness in Argentina and distributor inventory reductions in China. Beverages volume also increased, due primarily to growth in powdered beverages in numerous markets across Latin America and Asia Pacific, which benefited from new product introductions. In grocery, volume declined in both Latin America and Asia Pacific. Continued instability of the economic climate in Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela is expected to negatively impact volume and income in the Latin America and Asia Pacific segment during 2003. During 2002, reported net revenues decreased $293 million (12.6%) from 2001, due primarily to unfavorable currency movements ($468 million), lower volume/mix ($58 million) and revenues from divested businesses ($22 million), partially offset by higher net pricing ($221 million) and the 2002 acquisition of a biscuits business in Australia ($34 million). On a pro forma basis, net revenues decreased 12.1%. Reported operating companies income for 2002 decreased $10 million (2.6%) from 2001, due primarily to lower volume/mix ($38 million), unfavorable currency movements ($37 million), 2002 integration costs ($17 million) and the operating companies income of disposed businesses, partially offset by gains on sales of businesses ($64 million) and lower marketing, administration and research costs ($31 million, including synergy savings). On a pro forma basis, operating companies income decreased 13.4%, due primarily to the devaluation driven cost increase in Latin America and lower volume/mix, partially offset by synergy savings. 2001 compared with 2000 KFI’s reported volume for 2001 increased 34.4% over 2000, due primarily to the acquisition of Nabisco. On a pro forma basis, volume for 2001 increased 3.5% over 2000. Excluding the 53rd week of shipments in 2000, volume increased 4.8%, benefiting from gains across most consumer sectors and driven by growth in the developing markets of Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific. During 2001, reported net revenues increased $654 million (8.6%) over 2000, due primarily to the acquisition of Nabisco ($1.2 billion) and the shift in CDC revenues ($26 million), partially offset by unfavorable currency movements ($431 million) and the revenues of divested businesses. On a pro forma basis, net revenues decreased 4.5%, primarily reflecting unfavorable currency movements. Reported operating companies income for 2001 increased $31 million (2.6%) over 2000, due primarily to the acquisition of Nabisco ($128 million), lower marketing, administration and research costs ($131 million) and the shift in CDC income ($13 million), partially offset by the gain on the sale of a French confectionery business in 2000 ($139 million), unfavorable currency movements ($51 million), unfavorable margins ($14 million) and income of divested businesses. On a pro forma basis, operating companies income increased 8.5%. The following discusses operating results within each of KFI’s reportable segments. Europe, Middle East and Africa: Reported and pro forma volume for 2001 decreased slightly from 2000, due primarily to the 53rd week of shipments in 2000. Excluding the 53rd week of shipments in 2000, volume increased 1.3%, due primarily to volume gains in the developing markets of Central and Eastern Europe and growth in many Western European markets, partially offset by lower volume in Germany, reflecting increased price competition and trade inventory reductions, and lower canned meats volume in Italy. In beverages, volume increased in both coffee and refreshment beverages. Coffee volume grew in many markets, driven by new product introductions and recent acquisitions in Romania, Morocco and Bulgaria. In Germany, coffee volume increased despite trade inventory reductions. Refreshment beverages volume increased, driven by higher sales to the Middle East. Snacks volume increased, driven by confectionery and salted snacks, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe. Snacks volume in Germany was lower due to increased price competition and trade inventory reductions. Cheese volume increased, due primarily to Philadelphia cream cheese growth across the region, partially offset by lower volume in Germany. In convenient meals and grocery, volume declined as lower canned meats volume in Italy and a decline in grocery volume in Germany were partially offset by higher shipments of lunch combinations and pourable dressings in the United Kingdom. Reported net revenues for 2001 decreased $462 million (7.2%) from 2000, due primarily to unfavorable currency movements ($231 million), revenues from divested businesses, lower net pricing ($122 million, primarily commodity-driven coffee price decreases) and lower volume/mix ($69 million), partially offset by the acquisition of Nabisco ($46 million), the 2001 acquisitions of coffee businesses in Romania, Morocco and Bulgaria ($28 million) and the shift in CDC revenues ($14 million). On a pro forma basis, net revenues decreased 6.2%, reflecting unfavorable currency movements and commodity-related coffee price decreases. Reported operating companies income for 2001 decreased $158 million (15.5%) from 2000, due primarily to the gain on the sale of a French confectionery business in 2000 ($139 million), unfavorable currency movements ($19 million), income from divested businesses, lower volume/mix ($12 million) and unfavorable margins ($7 million), partially offset by lower marketing, administration and research costs ($42 million) and the shift in CDC income. On a pro forma basis, operating companies income increased 0.5%. Latin America and Asia Pacific: Reported volume for 2001 increased more than 100% from 2000, due primarily to the acquisition of Nabisco. On a pro forma basis, volume for 2001 increased 10.3% over 2000. Excluding the 53rd week of shipments in 2000, volume increased 10.6%, due to gains across most consumer sectors. Beverages volume increased, due primarily to growth in refreshment beverages in Latin America and Asia Pacific, and coffee in Asia Pacific. Cheese volume increased, due primarily to cream cheese and process cheese. Grocery volume was higher, due primarily to new product introductions. Snacks volume increased, driven primarily by new biscuit product introductions and geographic expansion, partially offset by lower volume in Argentina, due to economic weakness. 37 kraft foods inc. management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations During 2001, reported net revenues increased $1,116 million (92.1%) over 2000, due primarily to the acquisition of Nabisco, partially offset by unfavorable currency movements. On a pro forma basis, net revenues increased 0.3%. Reported operating companies income for 2001 increased $189 million (100.0%) over 2000, due primarily to the acquisition of Nabisco ($128 million), lower marketing, administration and research costs ($89 million) and the shift in CDC income, partially offset by unfavorable currency movements ($32 million). On a pro forma basis, operating companies income increased 34.9%, due primarily to productivity savings and Nabisco synergies. During 2001, net cash of $2.1 billion was used in financing activities, compared with $13.0 billion provided by financing activities during 2000. During 2001, financing activities included net debt repayments of $2.0 billion, excluding debt repayments made with IPO proceeds. The net proceeds from the IPO were used to repay debt to Altria Group, Inc. and affiliates, and, as a result, had no impact on financing cash flows. In 2000, the Company’s financing activities provided cash, as additional borrowings to finance the acquisition of Nabisco exceeded the cash used to pay dividends. Debt and Liquidity Financial Review Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities was $3.7 billion in 2002 and $3.3 billion in 2001 and 2000. The increase in 2002 operating cash flows over 2001 primarily reflected cash flow from increased net earnings. Net Cash Used in Investing Activities One element of the growth strategy of the Company is to strengthen its brand portfolios through disciplined programs of selective acquisitions and divestitures. The Company is constantly investigating potential acquisition candidates and from time to time sells businesses that are outside its core categories or that do not meet its growth or profitability targets. During 2002, 2001 and 2000, net cash used in investing activities was $1.1 billion, $1.2 billion and $16.1 billion, respectively. The decrease in 2002 primarily reflected lower purchases of businesses and higher cash received from the sales of businesses, partially offset by higher capital expenditures related to the integration of Nabisco. The cash used in 2000 primarily reflected cash used for the acquisition of Nabisco. Capital expenditures, which were funded by operating activities, were $1.2 billion, $1.1 billion and $906 million in 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. The capital expenditures were primarily to modernize the manufacturing facilities, lower cost of production and expand production capacity for growing product lines. In 2003, capital expenditures are expected to be at or slightly below 2002 expenditures and are expected to be funded from operations. Net Cash Used in Financing Activities During 2002, net cash of $2.6 billion was used in financing activities, compared with $2.1 billion during 2001. The increase in cash used was due primarily to dividends paid during 2002 and repurchases of the Company’s Class A common stock. During 2002, the Company issued $2.5 billion of global bonds and $750 million of floating rate notes, the proceeds of which were used to repay outstanding indebtedness. Financing activities included net debt repayments of approximately $1.5 billion in 2002. The SEC issued Financial Reporting Release No. 61, which sets forth the views of the SEC regarding enhanced disclosures relating to liquidity and capital resources. The information provided below about the Company’s debt, credit facilities, guarantees and future commitments is included here to facilitate a review of the Company’s liquidity. Debt: The Company’s total debt, including amounts due to Altria Group, Inc. and affiliates, was $14.4 billion at December 31, 2002 and $16.0 billion at December 31, 2001. Aggregate prepayments of $3.9 billion on the 7.0% note payable to Altria Group, Inc. and affiliates and repayments of short-term borrowings were partially offset by an increase in long-term debt. In April 2002, the Company filed a Form S-3 shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, under which the Company may sell debt securities and/or warrants to purchase debt securities in one or more offerings up to a total amount of $5.0 billion. In May 2002, the Company issued $2.5 billion of global bonds under the shelf registration. The bond offering included $1.0 billion of five-year notes bearing interest at a rate of 5.25% and $1.5 billion of ten-year notes bearing interest at a rate of 6.25%. The net proceeds from the offering were used to retire maturing long-term debt in the amount of $400 million and to prepay a portion (approximately $2.1 billion) of the Company’s 7.0% long-term note payable to Altria Group, Inc. and affiliates. In November 2002, the Company issued $750 million of floating rate notes due in 2004 under the shelf registration. The interest rate on the notes is based on the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate plus 0.20% and will be reset quarterly. The net proceeds from the offering were used to prepay a portion of the Company’s 7.0% long-term note payable to Altria Group, Inc. and affiliates. At December 31, 2002, the Company had $1,750 million of capacity remaining under its existing $5.0 billion shelf registration statement. During 2002, the Company prepaid $3,850 million of the 7.0% long-term notes payable to Altria Group, Inc. and affiliates. In addition, at December 31, 2002, the Company had short-term debt totaling $2,305 million to Altria Group, Inc. and affiliates. Interest on these borrowings is based on the average one-month London Interbank Offered Rate. A portion of the short-term debt, totaling $1,410 million, was reclassified on the consolidated balance sheet as long-term notes due to Altria Group, Inc. and affiliates based upon the Company’s ability and intention to refinance such amounts on a long-term basis. 38 As discussed in Notes 3, 7 and 8 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s total debt of $14.4 billion at December 31, 2002, which includes borrowings from Altria Group, Inc. and affiliates, is due to be repaid as follows: in 2003, $4.3 billion; in 2004-2005, $1.6 billion; in 2006-2007, $2.6 billion; and thereafter, $5.9 billion. Debt obligations due to be repaid in 2003 will be satisfied with a combination of short-term borrowings, long-term borrowings and operating cash flows. The Company’s debt-to- equity ratio was 0.56 at December 31, 2002 and 0.68 at December 31, 2001. $12 million expiring in 2003. The Company is required to perform under these guarantees in the event that a third-party fails to make contractual payments or achieve performance measures. The Company has recorded a liability of $21 million at December 31, 2002 relating to these guarantees. In addition, at December 31, 2002, the Company was contingently liable for $58 million of guarantees related to its own performance. These include surety bonds related to dairy commodity purchases and guarantees related to letters of credit. Guarantees do not have, and are not expected to have, a significant impact on the Company’s liquidity. Credit Ratings: The Company’s credit ratings by Moody’s at December 31, 2002 were “P-1” in the commercial paper market and “A2” for long-term debt obligations. The Company’s credit ratings by Standard & Poor’s at December 31, 2002 were “A-1” in the commercial paper market and “A-” for long-term debt obligations. The Company’s credit ratings by Fitch Rating Services at December 31, 2002 were “F-1” in the commercial paper market and “A” for long-term debt obligations. Changes in the Company’s credit ratings, although none are currently anticipated, could result in corresponding changes in the Company’s borrowing costs. However, none of the Company’s debt agreements require accelerated repayment in the event of a decrease in credit ratings. Credit Lines: The Company and its subsidiaries maintain credit lines with a number of lending institutions, amounting to $5.6 billion at December 31, 2002. Approximately $5.4 billion of these lines were undrawn at December 31, 2002. Certain of these credit lines were used to support commercial paper borrowings of $1.4 billion at December 31, 2002, the proceeds of which were used for general corporate purposes. Approximately $600 million of these credit lines are available to meet the short-term working capital needs of the Company’s international businesses. At December 31, 2002, the Company’s credit lines also include a $2.0 billion, five-year revolving credit facility expiring in July 2006 and a $3.0 billion 364-day revolving credit facility expiring in July 2003. These credit facilities require the maintenance of a minimum net worth, as defined in the credit facility, of $18.2 billion, which the Company met at December 31, 2002. The Company does not currently anticipate any difficulty in continuing to meet this covenant requirement. The foregoing revolving credit facilities do not include any other financial tests, any credit rating triggers or any provisions that could require the posting of collateral. The five-year revolving credit facility enables the Company to reclassify short-term debt on a long- term basis. At December 31, 2002, $1.4 billion of commercial paper borrowings that the Company intends to refinance were reclassified as long-term debt. The Company expects to continue to refinance long-term and short-term debt from time to time. The nature and amount of the Company’s long-term and short- term debt and the proportionate amount of each can be expected to vary as a result of future business requirements, market conditions and other factors. Guarantees and Commitments: As discussed in Note 17 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company had third-party guarantees, which are primarily derived from acquisition and divestiture activities, of $36 million at December 31, 2002. Substantially all of these guarantees expire through 2012, with The Company’s consolidated rent expense for 2002 was $437 million. Accordingly, the Company does not consider its lease commitments to be a significant determinant of the Company’s liquidity. The Company believes that its cash from operations, existing credit facilities and access to global capital markets will provide sufficient liquidity to meet its working capital needs, planned capital expenditures and payment of its anticipated quarterly dividends. Equity and Dividends Dividends paid in 2002 and 2001 were $936 million and $225 million, respectively, reflecting the payment of four quarterly dividends during 2002, compared with one during 2001, as well as a higher dividend rate in 2002. During the third quarter of 2002, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a 15.4% increase in the quarterly dividend rate to $0.15 per share on its Class A and Class B common stock. As a result, the present annualized dividend rate is $0.60 per common share. The declaration of dividends is subject to the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors and will depend on various factors, including the Company’s net earnings, financial condition, cash requirements, future prospects and other factors deemed relevant by the Company’s Board of Directors. On June 21, 2002, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the repurchase from time to time of up to $500 million of the Company’s Class A common stock solely to satisfy the obligations of the Company to provide shares under its 2001 Performance Incentive Plan, 2001 Director Plan for non-employee directors, and other plans where options to purchase the Company’s Class A common stock are granted to employees of the Company. During 2002, the Company repurchased approximately 4.4 million shares of its Class A common stock at a cost of $170 million. Concurrently with the IPO, certain employees of Altria Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries (other than the Company) received a one-time grant of options to purchase shares of the Company’s Class A common stock held by Altria Group, Inc. at the IPO price of $31.00 per share. In order to completely satisfy this obligation and maintain its current percentage ownership of the Company, Altria Group, Inc. purchased 1.6 million shares of the Company’s Class A common stock in open market transactions during 2002. 39 kraft foods inc. management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations Market Risk The Company operates globally, with manufacturing and sales facilities in various locations around the world, and utilizes certain financial instruments to manage its foreign currency and commodity exposures, which primarily relate to forecasted transactions. Derivative financial instruments are used by the Company, principally to reduce exposures to market risks resulting from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and commodity prices by creating offsetting exposures. The Company is not a party to leveraged derivatives and, by policy, does not use financial instruments for speculative purposes. Substantially all of the Company’s derivative financial instruments are effective as hedges under SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” During the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, ineffectiveness related to cash flow hedges was not material. At December 31, 2002, the Company is hedging forecasted transactions for periods not exceeding fifteen months and expects substantially all amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive earnings (losses) to be reclassified to the consolidated statement of earnings within the next twelve months. Foreign Exchange Rates: The Company uses forward foreign exchange contracts and foreign currency options to mitigate its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates from third-party and intercompany forecasted transactions. The primary currencies to which the Company is exposed, based on the size and location of its operations, include the euro, British pound and Canadian dollar. At December 31, 2002 and 2001, the Company had option and forward foreign exchange contracts with aggregate notional amounts of $575 million and $431 million, respectively, which are comprised of contracts for the purchase and sale of foreign currencies. The effective portion of unrealized gains and losses associated with forward contracts is deferred as a component of accumulated other comprehensive earnings (losses) until the underlying hedged transactions are reported on the Company’s consolidated statement of earnings. Commodities: The Company is exposed to price risk related to forecasted purchases of certain commodities used as raw materials by the Company’s businesses. Accordingly, the Company uses commodity forward contracts, as cash flow hedges, primarily for coffee, cocoa, milk and cheese. Commodity futures and options are also used to hedge the price of certain commodities, including milk, coffee, cocoa, wheat, corn, sugar and soybean oil. In general, commodity forward contracts qualify for the normal purchase exception under SFAS No. 133 and are, therefore, not subject to the provisions of SFAS No. 133. At December 31, 2002 and 2001, the Company had net long commodity positions of $544 million and $589 million, respectively. Unrealized gains or losses on net commodity positions were immaterial at December 31, 2002 and 2001. The effective portion of unrealized gains and losses on commodity futures and option contracts is deferred as a component of accumulated other comprehensive earnings (losses) and is recognized as a component of cost of sales in the Company’s consolidated statement of earnings when the related inventory is sold. 40 Value at Risk: The Company uses a value at risk (“VAR”) computation to estimate the potential one-day loss in the fair value of its interest rate-sensitive financial instruments and to estimate the potential one-day loss in pre-tax earnings of its foreign currency and commodity price-sensitive derivative financial instruments. The VAR computation includes the Company’s debt; short-term investments; foreign currency forwards, swaps and options; and commodity futures, forwards and options. Anticipated transactions, foreign currency trade payables and receivables, and net investments in foreign subsidiaries, which the foregoing instruments are intended to hedge, were excluded from the computation. The VAR estimates were made assuming normal market conditions, using a 95% confidence interval. The Company used a “variance/co-variance” model to determine the observed interrelationships between movements in interest rates and various currencies. These interrelationships were determined by observing interest rate and forward currency rate movements over the preceding quarter for the calculation of VAR amounts at December 31, 2002 and 2001, and over each of the four preceding quarters for the calculation of average VAR amounts during each year. The values of foreign currency and commodity options do not change on a one-to-one basis with the underlying currency or commodity, and were valued accordingly in the VAR computation. The estimated potential one-day loss in fair value of the Company’s interest rate-sensitive instruments, primarily debt, under normal market conditions and the estimated potential one- day loss in pre-tax earnings from foreign currency and commodity instruments under normal market conditions, as calculated in the VAR model, were as follows: (in millions) At 12/31/02 Average High Low Pre-Tax Earnings Impact Instruments sensitive to: Foreign currency rates Commodity prices $ 5 4 $ 2 6 $ 5 9 $ 1 4 (in millions) At 12/31/02 Average High Low Instruments sensitive to: Interest rates $ 76 $74 $ 76 $70 Fair Value Impact (in millions) At 12/31/01 Average High Low Pre-Tax Earnings Impact Instruments sensitive to: Foreign currency rates Commodity prices $ 2 5 $ 6 7 $ 13 11 $ 2 5 (in millions) At 12/31/01 Average High Low Instruments sensitive to: Interest rates $122 $79 $122 $56 Fair Value Impact This VAR computation is a risk analysis tool designed to statistically estimate the maximum probable daily loss from adverse movements in interest rates, foreign currency rates and commodity prices under normal market conditions. The computation does not purport to represent actual losses in fair value or earnings to be incurred by the Company, nor does it consider the effect of favorable changes in market rates. The Company cannot predict actual future movements in such market rates and does not present these VAR results to be indicative of future movements in such market rates or to be representative of any actual impact that future changes in market rates may have on its future results of operations or financial position. New Accounting Standards As previously discussed, on January 1, 2002, the Company adopted SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations,” SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 00-14, “Accounting for Certain Sales Incentives” and EITF Issue No. 00-25, “Vendor Income Statement Characterization of Consideration Paid to a Reseller of the Vendor’s Products.” Effective January 1, 2002, the Company adopted SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” which replaces SFAS No. 121, “Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of.” SFAS No. 144 provides updated guidance concerning the recognition and measurement of an impairment loss for certain types of long-lived assets, expands the scope of a discontinued operation to include a component of an entity and eliminates the exemption to consolidation when control over a subsidiary is likely to be temporary. The adoption of this new standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In July 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.” SFAS No. 146 requires companies to recognize costs associated with exit or disposal activities when they are incurred rather than at the date of a commitment to an exit or disposal plan. Costs covered by SFAS No. 146 include lease termination costs and certain employee severance costs that are associated with a restructuring, discontinued operation, plant closing or other exit or disposal activity. This statement is effective for exit or disposal activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002. Accordingly, the Company will apply the provisions of SFAS No. 146 prospectively to exit or disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002. In November 2002, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others.” Interpretation No. 45 requires the disclosure of certain guarantees existing at December 31, 2002. In addition, Interpretation No. 45 requires the recognition of a liability for the fair value of the obligation of qualifying guarantee activities that are initiated or modified after December 31, 2002. Accordingly, the Company will apply the recognition provisions of Interpretation No. 45 prospectively to guarantee activities initiated after December 31, 2002. In November 2002, the EITF issued EITF Issue No. 00-21, “Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables,” which addresses certain aspects of the accounting by a vendor for arrangements under which it will perform multiple revenue- generating activities. Specifically, EITF Issue No. 00-21 addresses how to determine whether an arrangement involving multiple deliverables contains more than one unit of accounting. EITF Issue No. 00-21 is effective for the Company for revenue arrangements entered into beginning July 1, 2003. The Company does not expect the adoption of EITF Issue No. 00-21 to have a material impact on its 2003 consolidated financial statements. In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities.” Interpretation No. 46 requires that the assets, liabilities and results of the activity of variable interest entities be consolidated into the financial statements of the company that has the controlling financial interest. Interpretation No. 46 also provides the framework for determining whether a variable interest entity should be consolidated based on voting interests or significant financial support provided to it. Interpretation No. 46 will be effective for the Company on February 1, 2003 for variable interest entities created after January 31, 2003, and on July 1, 2003 for variable interest entities created prior to February 1, 2003. The Company does not expect the adoption of Interpretation No. 46 to have a material impact on its 2003 consolidated financial statements. Contingencies See Note 17 to the consolidated financial statements for a discussion of contingencies. 41 kraft foods inc. management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements The Company and its representatives may from time to time make written or oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the Company’s filings with the SEC and in its reports to shareholders. One can identify these forward- looking statements by use of words such as “strategy,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “will,” “continues,” “estimates,” “intends,” “projects,” “goals,” “targets” and other words of similar meaning. One can also identify them by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements are based on our assumptions and estimates and are subject to risks and uncertainties. In connection with the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the Company is hereby identifying important factors that could cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement made by or on behalf of the Company; any such statement is qualified by reference to the following cautionary statements. Each of the Company’s segments is subject to intense competition, changes in consumer preferences, the effects of changing prices for its raw materials and local economic conditions. Their results are dependent upon their continued ability to promote brand equity successfully, to anticipate and respond to new consumer trends, to develop new products and markets, to broaden brand portfolios in order to compete effectively with lower priced products in a consolidating environment at the retail and manufacturing levels, and to improve productivity. The Company’s results are also dependent on its ability to consummate and successfully integrate acquisitions, including its ability to derive cost savings from the integration of Nabisco’s operations with the Company. In addition, the Company is subject to the effects of foreign economies, currency movements and fluctuations in levels of customer inventories. The Company’s benefit expense is subject to the investment performance of pension plan assets, interest rates and cost increases for medical benefits offered to employees and retirees. The food industry continues to be subject to recalls if products become adulterated or misbranded, liability if product consumption causes injury, ingredient disclosure and labeling laws and regulations and the possibility that consumers could lose confidence in the safety and quality of certain food products. Developments in any of these areas, which are more fully described elsewhere in this document and which descriptions are incorporated into this section by reference, could cause the Company’s results to differ materially from results that have been or may be projected by or on behalf of the Company. The Company cautions that the foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. Any forward-looking statements are made as of the date of the document in which they appear. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company. 42 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 kraft foods inc. selected financial data — five-year review (in millions of dollars, except per share data) Summary of Operations: Net revenues* Cost of sales* Operating income Interest and other debt expense, net Earnings before income taxes and minority interest Pre-tax profit margin Provision for income taxes Net earnings Basic EPS Diluted EPS Dividends declared per share Weighted average shares (millions)—Basic Weighted average shares (millions)—Diluted Capital expenditures Depreciation Property, plant and equipment, net Inventories Total assets Long-term debt Notes payable to Altria Group, Inc. and affiliates Total debt $29,723 17,720 6,114 847 5,267 17.7% 1,869 3,394 1.96 1.96 0.56 1,734 1,736 1,184 709 9,559 3,382 57,100 10,416 2,560 14,443 $29,234 17,566 4,884 1,437 3,447 11.8% 1,565 1,882 1.17 1.17 0.26 1,610 1,610 1,101 680 9,109 3,026 55,798 8,134 5,000 16,007 4,917 Total deferred income taxes 25,832 Shareholders’ equity 28.6% Common dividends declared as a % of Basic EPS 28.6% Common dividends declared as a % of Diluted EPS 14.92 Book value per common share outstanding Market price per Class A common share—high/low 43.95-32.50 38.93 Closing price of Class A common share at year end 20 Price/earnings ratio at year end—Basic 20 Price/earnings ratio at year end—Diluted Number of common shares outstanding at 4,565 23,478 22.2% 22.2% 13.53 35.57-29.50 34.03 29 29 $22,922 13,959 4,012 597 3,415 14.9% 1,414 2,001 1.38 1.38 — 1,455 1,455 906 499 9,405 3,041 52,071 2,695 21,407 25,826 942 14,048 — — 9.65 — — — — $23,430 14,615 3,579 539 3,040 13.0% 1,287 1,753 1.20 1.20 — 1,455 1,455 860 491 6,526 2,563 30,336 433 6,602 7,828 789 13,461 — — 9.25 — — — — 1,455 71,000 $24,140 15,586 3,535 536 2,999 12.4% 1,367 1,632 1.12 1.12 — 1,455 1,455 841 494 6,494 2,570 31,391 483 6,234 7,168 707 15,134 — — 10.40 — — — — 1,455 78,000 year end (millions) Number of employees 1,731 109,000 1,735 114,000 1,455 117,000 * Kraft Foods Inc. adopted Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) statements relating to the classification of vendor consideration and certain sales incentives resulting in a reclassification of prior period data. The adoption of the EITF statements had no impact on operating income, net earnings, or basic and diluted EPS. 43 kraft foods inc. consolidated balance sheets (in millions of dollars) At December 31, Assets Cash and cash equivalents Receivables (less allowances of $119 and $151) Inventories: Raw materials Finished product Deferred income taxes Other current assets Total current assets Property, plant and equipment, at cost: Land and land improvements Buildings and building equipment Machinery and equipment Construction in progress Less accumulated depreciation Goodwill and other intangible assets, net Prepaid pension assets Other assets Total Assets Liabilities Short-term borrowings Current portion of long-term debt Due to Altria Group, Inc. and affiliates Accounts payable Accrued liabilities: Marketing Employment costs Other Income taxes Total current liabilities Long-term debt Deferred income taxes Accrued postretirement health care costs Notes payable to Altria Group, Inc. and affiliates Other liabilities Total liabilities Contingencies (Note 17) Shareholders’ Equity Class A common stock, no par value (555,000,000 shares issued in 2002 and 2001) Class B common stock, no par value (1,180,000,000 shares issued and outstanding) Additional paid-in capital Earnings reinvested in the business Accumulated other comprehensive losses (primarily currency translation adjustments) Less cost of repurchased stock (4,381,150 Class A shares) Total shareholders’ equity Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity See notes to consolidated financial statements. 44 2002 2001 $ 215 3,116 $ 162 3,131 1,372 2,010 3,382 511 232 7,456 387 3,153 10,108 802 14,450 4,891 9,559 36,420 2,814 851 1,281 1,745 3,026 466 221 7,006 387 2,915 9,264 706 13,272 4,163 9,109 35,957 2,675 1,051 $57,100 $55,798 $ 220 352 895 1,939 1,474 610 1,316 363 7,169 10,416 5,428 1,889 2,560 3,806 31,268 23,655 4,814 (2,467) 26,002 (170) 25,832 $57,100 $ 681 540 1,652 1,897 1,398 658 1,821 228 8,875 8,134 5,031 1,850 5,000 3,430 32,320 23,655 2,391 (2,568) 23,478 23,478 $55,798 kraft foods inc. consolidated statements of earnings (in millions of dollars, except per share data) For the years ended December 31, Net revenues Cost of sales Gross profit Marketing, administration and research costs Integration costs and a loss on sale of a food factory Separation programs Gains on sales of businesses Amortization of intangibles Operating income Interest and other debt expense, net Earnings before income taxes and minority interest Provision for income taxes Earnings before minority interest Minority interest in earnings, net Net earnings Per share data: Basic earnings per share Diluted earnings per share See notes to consolidated financial statements. 2002 2001 2000 $29,723 17,720 $29,234 17,566 $22,922 13,959 12,003 5,709 111 142 (80) 7 6,114 847 5,267 1,869 3,398 4 11,668 5,748 82 (8) 962 4,884 1,437 3,447 1,565 1,882 8,963 4,588 (172) 535 4,012 597 3,415 1,414 2,001 $ 3,394 $ 1,882 $ 2,001 $ 1.96 $ 1.96 $ 1.17 $ 1.17 $ 1.38 $ 1.38 45 kraft foods inc. consolidated statements of cash flows (in millions of dollars) For the years ended December 31, Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities Net earnings Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to operating cash flows: Depreciation and amortization Deferred income tax provision Gains on sales of businesses Integration costs and a loss on sale of a food factory Separation programs Cash effects of changes, net of the effects from acquired and divested companies: Receivables, net Inventories Accounts payable Income taxes Other working capital items Increase in pension assets and postretirement liabilities, net (Decrease) increase in amount due to Altria Group, Inc. and affiliates Other 2002 2001 2000 $ 3,394 $ 1,882 $ 2,001 716 278 (80) 111 142 116 (220) (116) 277 (552) (34) (244) (68) 1,642 414 (8) 82 23 (107) (73) 74 (407) (245) 138 (87) 1,034 245 (172) 204 175 13 35 (195) (215) 104 25 Net cash provided by operating activities 3,720 3,328 3,254 Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities Capital expenditures Purchase of Nabisco, net of acquired cash Purchases of other businesses, net of acquired cash Proceeds from sales of businesses Other Net cash used in investing activities Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities Net (repayment) issuance of short-term borrowings Long-term debt proceeds Long-term debt repaid Net proceeds from sale of Class A common stock Proceeds from issuance of notes payable to Altria Group, Inc. and affiliates Repayment of notes payable to Altria Group, Inc. and affiliates Increase in amounts due to Altria Group, Inc. and affiliates Repurchase of Class A common stock Dividends paid Other Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents: Increase (decrease) Balance at beginning of year Balance at end of year Cash paid: Interest Income taxes See notes to consolidated financial statements. 46 (1,184) (122) 219 35 (1,052) (1,036) 3,325 (609) (3,850) 660 (170) (936) (2,616) 1 53 162 215 825 $ $ $ 1,368 (1,101) (194) 21 52 (1,222) 2,505 4,077 (705) 8,425 (16,350) 142 (225) (2,131) (4) (29) 191 162 $ $ 1,433 $ 1,058 (906) (15,159) (365) 300 (8) (16,138) (816) 87 (112) 15,000 (124) 143 (1,009) (187) 12,982 (2) 96 95 191 605 $ $ $ 1,051 kraft foods inc. consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity (in millions of dollars, except per share data) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Losses) Class A and B Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Earnings Reinvested in the Business Currency Translation Adjustments Other Total Cost of Total Repurchased Shareholders’ Equity Stock Balances, January 1, 2000 $ — $15,230 $ — $(1,741) $ (28) $(1,769) $ — $13,461 Comprehensive earnings: Net earnings Other comprehensive losses, net of income taxes: Currency translation adjustments Additional minimum pension liability Total other comprehensive losses Total comprehensive earnings Dividends declared Balances, December 31, 2000 — 15,230 Comprehensive earnings: Net earnings Other comprehensive losses, net of income taxes: Currency translation adjustments Additional minimum pension liability Change in fair value of derivatives accounted for as hedges Total other comprehensive losses Total comprehensive earnings Sale of Class A common stock to public Dividends declared ($0.26 per share) Balances, December 31, 2001 Comprehensive earnings: Net earnings Other comprehensive earnings (losses), net of income taxes: Currency translation adjustments Additional minimum pension liability Change in fair value of derivatives accounted for as hedges Total other comprehensive earnings Total comprehensive earnings Dividends declared ($0.56 per share) Class A common stock repurchased Balances, December 31, 2002 See notes to consolidated financial statements. 8,425 — 23,655 2,001 (1,009) 992 1,882 (483) 2,391 3,394 (971) (397) (397) (8) (8) (2,138) (36) (2,174) — (298) (298) (78) (78) (18) (18) (2,436) (132) (2,568) — 187 187 (117) (117) 31 31 2,001 (397) (8) (405) 1,596 (1,009) 14,048 1,882 (298) (78) (18) (394) 1,488 8,425 (483) 23,478 3,394 187 (117) 31 101 3,495 (971) $ — $23,655 $ 4,814 $(2,249) $(218) $(2,467) (170) $(170) (170) $25,832 47 kraft foods inc. kraft foods inc. notes to consolidated financial statements notes to consolidated financial statements Note 1. Background and Basis of Presentation: Background: Kraft Foods Inc. (“Kraft”) was incorporated in 2000 in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Following Kraft’s formation, Altria Group, Inc. (formerly Philip Morris Companies Inc.), transferred to Kraft its ownership interest in Kraft Foods North America, Inc. (“KFNA”), a Delaware corporation, through a capital contribution. In addition, during 2000, a subsidiary of Altria Group, Inc. transferred management responsibility for its food businesses in Latin America to KFNA and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Kraft Foods International, Inc. (“KFI”). Kraft, through its subsidiaries (Kraft and its subsidiaries are hereinafter referred to as the “Company”), is engaged in the manufacture and sale of branded foods and beverages in the United States, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific and Middle East and Africa. On December 11, 2000, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Nabisco Holdings Corp. (“Nabisco”) for $55 per share in cash. See Note 5. Acquisitions for a complete discussion of this transaction. Prior to June 13, 2001, the Company was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Altria Group, Inc. On June 13, 2001, the Company completed an initial public offering (“IPO”) of 280,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock at a price of $31.00 per share. The IPO proceeds, net of the underwriting discount and expenses, of $8.4 billion were used to retire a portion of an $11.0 billion long- term note payable to Altria Group, Inc., incurred in connection with the acquisition of Nabisco. After the IPO, Altria Group, Inc. owned approximately 83.9% of the outstanding shares of the Company’s capital stock through its ownership of 49.5% of the Company’s Class A common stock and 100% of the Company’s Class B common stock. The Company’s Class A common stock has one vote per share, while the Company’s Class B common stock has ten votes per share. At December 31, 2002, Altria Group, Inc. held 97.8% of the combined voting power of the Company’s outstanding capital stock and owned approximately 84.2% of the outstanding shares of the Company’s capital stock. Basis of presentation: The consolidated financial statements include Kraft and its subsidiaries. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of net revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates and assumptions include, among other things, pension and benefit plan assumptions and income taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Company’s operating subsidiaries report year-end results as of the Saturday closest to the end of each year. This resulted in fifty-three weeks of operating results in the Company’s consolidated statement of earnings for the year ended December 31, 2000. Certain prior years’ amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year’s presentation, due primarily to the adoption of new accounting rules regarding revenues, as well as the disclosure 48 of more detailed information on the consolidated statements of earnings and the consolidated statements of cash flows. Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Cash and cash equivalents: Cash equivalents include demand deposits with banks and all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Depreciation, amortization and goodwill valuation: Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost and depreciated by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Machinery and equipment are depreciated over periods ranging from 3 to 20 years and buildings and building improvements over periods up to 40 years. On January 1, 2002, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 141, “Business Combinations” and SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” As a result, the Company stopped recording the amortization of goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets as a charge to earnings as of January 1, 2002. Net earnings and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) would have been as follows had the provisions of the new standards been applied as of January 1, 2000: For the years ended December 31, Net earnings, as previously reported Adjustment for amortization of goodwill and indefinite life intangibles Net earnings, as adjusted Diluted EPS, as previously reported Adjustment for amortization of goodwill and indefinite life intangibles Diluted EPS, as adjusted (in millions, except per share amounts) 2000 2001 $1,882 $2,001 955 $2,837 $ 1.17 530 $2,531 $ 1.38 0.59 $ 1.76 0.36 $ 1.74 In addition, the Company is required to conduct an annual review of goodwill and intangible assets for potential impairment. In 2002, the Company completed its review and did not have to record a charge to earnings for an impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets. At December 31, 2002, goodwill by reportable segment was as follows: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Oscar Mayer and Pizza Total Kraft Foods North America Europe, Middle East and Africa Latin America and Asia Pacific Total Kraft Foods International Total goodwill (in millions) $ 8,556 9,262 2,143 616 20,577 4,082 252 4,334 $24,911 Intangible assets as of December 31, 2002 were as follows: Non-amortizable intangible assets Amortizable intangible assets Total intangible assets Gross Carrying Amount $11,485 54 $11,539 (in millions) Accumulated Amortization $30 $30 Non-amortizable intangible assets are substantially comprised of brand names purchased through the Nabisco acquisition. Amortizable intangible assets consist primarily of certain trademark licenses and non-compete agreements. Pre-tax amortization expense for intangible assets was $7 million for the year ended December 31, 2002. Based upon the amortizable intangible assets recorded on the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2002, amortization expense for each of the next five years is estimated to be $8 million or less. The increase in goodwill and other intangible assets, net, during the year ended December 31, 2002, of $463 million is primarily related to currency translation, partially offset by a $76 million decrease in goodwill relating to the favorable completion of severance and exit programs associated with the Nabisco acquisition. Environmental costs: The Company is subject to laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment. The Company provides for expenses associated with environmental remediation obligations on an undiscounted basis when such amounts are probable and can be reasonably estimated. Such accruals are adjusted as new information develops or circumstances change. While it is not possible to quantify with certainty the potential impact of actions regarding environmental remediation and compliance efforts that the Company may undertake in the future, in the opinion of management, environmental remediation and compliance costs, before taking into account any recoveries from third parties, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Foreign currency translation: The Company translates the results of operations of its foreign subsidiaries using average exchange rates during each period, whereas balance sheet accounts are translated using exchange rates at the end of each period. Currency translation adjustments are recorded as a component of shareholders’ equity. Transaction gains and losses are recorded in the consolidated statements of earnings and were not significant for any of the periods presented. Guarantees: In November 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others.” Interpretation No. 45 requires the disclosure of certain guarantees existing at December 31, 2002. In addition, Interpretation No. 45 requires the recognition of a liability for the fair value of the obligation of qualifying guarantee activities that are initiated or modified after December 31, 2002. Accordingly, the Company will apply the recognition provisions of Interpretation No. 45 prospectively to guarantee activities initiated after December 31, 2002. See Note 17. Contingencies for a further discussion of guarantees. Hedging instruments: Effective January 1, 2001, the Company adopted SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” and its related amendment, SFAS No. 138, “Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities” (collectively referred to as “SFAS No. 133”). These standards require that all derivative financial instruments be recorded on the consolidated balance sheets at their fair value as either assets or liabilities. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded each period either in accumulated other comprehensive losses or in earnings, depending on whether a derivative is designated and effective as part of a hedge transaction and, if it is, the type of hedge transaction. Gains and losses on derivative instruments reported in accumulated other comprehensive earnings (losses) are reclassified to the consolidated statement of earnings in the periods in which operating results are affected by the hedged item. Cash flow hedging instruments are classified in the same manner as the affected hedged item in the consolidated statements of cash flows. As of January 1, 2001, the adoption of these new standards did not have a material effect on net earnings (less than $1 million) or accumulated other comprehensive losses (less than $1 million). Impairment of long-lived assets: The Company reviews long-lived assets, including amortizable intangible assets, for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. The Company performs undiscounted operating cash flow analyses to determine if an impairment exists. If an impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based on fair value. Impairment losses on assets to be disposed of, if any, are based on the estimated proceeds to be received, less costs of disposal. Effective January 1, 2002, the Company adopted SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” which replaces SFAS No. 121, “Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of.” SFAS No. 144 provides updated guidance concerning the recognition and measurement of an impairment loss for certain types of long-lived assets, expands the scope of a discontinued operation to include a component of an entity and eliminates the exemption to consolidation when control over a subsidiary is likely to be temporary. The adoption of this new standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. 49 kraft foods inc. notes to consolidated financial statements Income taxes: The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” The accounts of the Company are included in the consolidated federal income tax return of Altria Group, Inc. Income taxes are generally computed on a separate company basis. To the extent that foreign tax credits, capital losses and other credits generated by the Company, which cannot be utilized on a separate company basis, are utilized in Altria Group, Inc.’s consolidated federal income tax return, the benefit is recognized in the calculation of the Company’s provision for income taxes. The Company utilized tax benefits that it would otherwise not have been able to use of $193 million, $185 million and $139 million for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. The Company makes payments to, or is reimbursed by, Altria Group, Inc., for the tax effects resulting from its inclusion in Altria Group, Inc.’s consolidated federal income tax return. Inventories: Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. The last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method is used to cost substantially all domestic inventories. The cost of other inventories is principally determined by the average cost method. Marketing costs: The Company promotes its products with significant marketing activities, including advertising, consumer incentives and trade promotions. Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Consumer incentive and trade promotion activities are recorded as a reduction of revenues based on amounts estimated as being due to customers and consumers at the end of a period, based principally on historical utilization and redemption rates. Revenue recognition: The Company recognizes revenues, net of sales incentives and including shipping and handling charges billed to customers, upon shipment of goods when title and risk of loss pass to customers. Shipping and handling costs are classified as part of cost of sales. Effective January 1, 2002, the Company adopted the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 00-14, “Accounting for Certain Sales Incentives” and EITF Issue No. 00-25, “Vendor Income Statement Characterization of Consideration Paid to a Reseller of the Vendor’s Products.” Prior period consolidated statements of earnings have been reclassified to reflect the adoption. The adoption of these EITF Issues resulted in a reduction of revenues of approximately $4.6 billion and $3.6 billion in 2001 and 2000, respectively. In addition, the adoption reduced marketing, administration and research costs by $4.7 billion and $3.7 billion in 2001 and 2000, respectively, while cost of sales increased by an insignificant amount. The adoption of these EITF Issues had no impact on operating income, net earnings or basic and diluted EPS. Software costs: The Company capitalizes certain computer software and software development costs incurred in connection with developing or obtaining computer software for internal use. Capitalized software costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the software, which do not exceed five years. 50 Stock-based compensation: The Company accounts for employee stock compensation plans in accordance with the intrinsic value-based method permitted by SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” which did not result in compensation cost for stock options. At December 31, 2002, the Company had stock-based employee compensation plans, which are described more fully in Note 10. Stock Plans. The Company applies the recognition and measurement principles of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related Interpretations in accounting for those plans. No compensation expense for employee stock options is reflected in net earnings as all options granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the common stock on the date of the grant. Net earnings, as reported, includes compensation expense related to restricted stock. The following table illustrates the effect on net earnings and EPS if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123 to stock-based employee compensation for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000: (in millions, except per share data) 2000 2001 2002 Net earnings, as reported Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value method for all stock option awards, net of related tax effects Pro forma net earnings Earnings per share: Basic—as reported Basic—pro forma Diluted—as reported Diluted—pro forma $3,394 $1,882 $2,001 78 $3,316 97 $1,785 54 $1,947 $ 1.96 $ 1.91 $ 1.96 $ 1.91 $ 1.17 $ 1.11 $ 1.17 $ 1.11 $ 1.38 $ 1.34 $ 1.38 $ 1.34 New accounting pronouncements: In July 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.” SFAS No. 146 requires companies to recognize costs associated with exit or disposal activities when they are incurred rather than at the date of a commitment to an exit or disposal plan. Costs covered by SFAS No. 146 include lease termination costs and certain employee severance costs that are associated with a restructuring, discontinued operation, plant closing or other exit or disposal activity. This statement is effective for exit or disposal activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002. Accordingly, the Company will apply the provisions of SFAS No. 146 prospectively to exit or disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002. In November 2002, the EITF issued EITF Issue No. 00-21, “Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables,” which addresses certain aspects of the accounting by a vendor for arrangements under which it will perform multiple revenue- generating activities. Specifically, EITF Issue No. 00-21 addresses how to determine whether an arrangement involving multiple deliverables contains more than one unit of accounting. EITF Issue No. 00-21 is effective for the Company for revenue arrangements entered into beginning July 1, 2003. The Company does not expect the adoption of EITF Issue No. 00-21 to have a material impact on its 2003 consolidated financial statements. In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities.” Interpretation No. 46 requires that the assets, liabilities and results of the activity of variable interest entities be consolidated into the financial statements of the company that has the controlling financial interest. Interpretation No. 46 also provides the framework for determining whether a variable interest entity should be consolidated based on voting interests or significant financial support provided to it. Interpretation No. 46 will be effective for the Company on February 1, 2003 for variable interest entities created after January 31, 2003, and on July 1, 2003 for variable interest entities created prior to February 1, 2003. The Company does not expect the adoption of Interpretation No. 46 to have a material impact on its 2003 consolidated financial statements. Note 3. Related Party Transactions: Altria Group, Inc.’s subsidiary, Altria Corporate Services, Inc., provides the Company with various services, including planning, legal, treasury, accounting, auditing, insurance, human resources, office of the secretary, corporate affairs, information technology and tax services. In 2001, the Company entered into a formal agreement with Altria Corporate Services, Inc., providing for a continuation of these services, the cost of which increased $91 million during 2001 as Altria Corporate Services, Inc., provided information technology and financial services, all of which were previously performed by the Company at approximately the same cost. Billings for these services, which were based on the cost to Altria Corporate Services, Inc. to provide such services and a management fee, were $327 million, $339 million and $248 million for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. These costs were paid to Altria Corporate Services, Inc. monthly. Although the cost of these services cannot be quantified on a stand-alone basis, management believes that the billings are reasonable based on the level of support provided by Altria Corporate Services, Inc., and that they reflect all services provided. The cost and nature of the services are reviewed annually by the Company’s audit committee, which is comprised of independent directors. The effects of these transactions are included in operating cash flows in the Company’s consolidated statements of cash flows. In addition, the Company’s daily net cash or overdraft position is transferred to Altria Group, Inc., or its European subsidiary. The Company pays or receives interest based upon the applicable London Interbank Offered Rate, on the amounts payable to, or receivable from, Altria Group, Inc., or its European subsidiary. The Company also has long-term notes payable to Altria Group, Inc. and its affiliates as follows: At December 31, Notes payable in 2009, interest at 7.0% Short-term due to Altria Group, Inc. and affiliates reclassified as long-term 2002 (in millions) 2001 $1,150 $5,000 1,410 $2,560 $5,000 The 7.0% notes have no prepayment penalty. During 2002, the Company prepaid $3,850 million of the 7.0% long-term notes payable. In addition, at December 31, 2002, the Company has short-term debt totaling $2,305 million to Altria Group, Inc. Interest on these borrowings is based on the average one-month London Interbank Offered Rate. A portion of the debt, totaling $1,410 million, was reclassified on the consolidated balance sheet as long-term notes due to Altria Group, Inc. and affiliates based upon the Company’s ability and intention to refinance on a long- term basis. Based on interest rates available to the Company for issuances of debt with similar terms and remaining maturities, the aggregate fair value of the Company’s long-term notes payable to Altria Group, Inc. and affiliates, at December 31, 2002 and 2001, were $2,764 million and $5,325 million, respectively. The fair values of the Company’s current amounts due to Altria Group, Inc. and affiliates approximate carrying amounts. Note 4. Divestitures: During 2002, the Company sold several small North American food businesses, some of which were previously classified as businesses held for sale. The net revenues and operating results of the businesses held for sale, which were not significant, were excluded from the Company’s consolidated statements of earnings, and no gain or loss was recognized on these sales. In addition, the Company sold its Latin American yeast and industrial bakery ingredients business for approximately $110 million and recorded a pre-tax gain of $69 million. The aggregate proceeds received from sales of businesses were $219 million, on which the Company recorded pre-tax gains of $80 million. During 2001, the Company sold several small food businesses. The aggregate proceeds received in these transactions were $21 million, on which the Company recorded pre-tax gains of $8 million. During 2000, the Company sold a French confectionery business for proceeds of $251 million, on which a pre-tax gain of $139 million was recorded. Several small international and North American food businesses were also sold in 2000. The aggregate proceeds received from sales of businesses were $300 million, on which the Company recorded pre-tax gains of $172 million. The operating results of the businesses sold were not material to the Company’s consolidated operating results in any of the periods presented. 51 kraft foods inc. notes to consolidated financial statements Note 5. Acquisitions: Nabisco: On December 11, 2000, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Nabisco for $55 per share in cash. The purchase of the outstanding shares, retirement of employee stock options and other payments totaled approximately $15.2 billion. In addition, the acquisition included the assumption of approximately $4.0 billion of existing Nabisco debt. The Company financed the acquisition through the issuance of two long-term notes payable to Altria Group, Inc., totaling $15.0 billion, and short-term intercompany borrowings of $255 million. The acquisition has been accounted for as a purchase. Beginning January 1, 2001, Nabisco’s earnings have been included in the consolidated operating results of the Company. The Company’s interest cost associated with acquiring Nabisco has been included in interest and other debt expense, net, on the Company’s consolidated statements of earnings for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000. During 2001, the Company completed the allocation of excess purchase price relating to Nabisco. As a result, the Company recorded, among other things, the final valuations of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, primarily trade names, amounts relating to the closure of Nabisco facilities and related deferred income taxes. The final allocation of excess purchase price at December 31, 2001 was as follows: Purchase price Historical value of tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed Excess of purchase price over assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition Increases for allocation of purchase price: Property, plant and equipment Other assets Accrued postretirement health care costs Pension liabilities Debt Legal, professional, lease and contract termination costs Other liabilities, principally severance Deferred income taxes Goodwill and other intangible assets at December 31, 2001 (in millions) $15,254 (1,271) 16,525 367 347 230 190 50 129 602 3,583 $22,023 Goodwill and other intangible assets at December 31, 2001 included approximately $11.7 billion related to trade names. The Company also recorded deferred federal income taxes of $3.9 billion related to trade names. During 2002, the Company decreased goodwill by $76 million due primarily to the favorable completion of the severance and exit programs. The closure of a number of Nabisco domestic and international facilities resulted in severance and other exit costs of $379 million, which are included in the above adjustments for the allocation of the Nabisco purchase price. The closures will result in the termination of approximately 7,500 employees and will require total cash payments of $373 million, of which approximately $190 million has been spent through December 31, 2002. Substantially all of the closures were 52 completed as of December 31, 2002, and the remaining payments relate to salary continuation payments for severed employees and lease payments. The integration of Nabisco into the operations of the Company has also resulted in the closure or reconfiguration of several of the Company’s existing facilities. The aggregate charges to the Company’s consolidated statement of earnings to close or reconfigure its facilities and integrate Nabisco were originally estimated to be in the range of $200 million to $300 million. During 2002, the Company recorded pre-tax integration related charges of $115 million to consolidate production lines, close facilities and for other consolidation programs. In addition, during 2001, the Company incurred pre-tax integration costs of $53 million for site reconfigurations and other consolidation programs in the United States. The integration related charges of $168 million included $27 million relating to severance, $117 million relating to asset write-offs and $24 million relating to other cash exit costs. Cash payments relating to these charges will approximate $51 million, of which $21 million has been paid through December 31, 2002. In addition, during 2002, approximately 700 salaried employees elected to retire or terminate employment under voluntary retirement programs. As a result, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $142 million related to these programs. As of December 31, 2002, the aggregate pre-tax charges to close or reconfigure the Company’s facilities, including charges for early retirement programs, were $310 million, slightly above the original estimate. No additional pre-tax charges are expected to be recorded for these programs. During 2001, certain small Nabisco businesses were reclassified to businesses held for sale, including their estimated results of operations through anticipated sale dates. These businesses have subsequently been sold, with the exception of one business that had been held for sale since the acquisition of Nabisco. This business, which is no longer held for sale, has been included in 2002 consolidated operating results. Assuming the acquisition of Nabisco occurred at the beginning of 2000, pro forma net revenues would have been approximately $30 billion and pro forma net earnings would have been $1.4 billion in 2000; while 2000 basic and diluted EPS would have been $0.96. These pro forma results, which are unaudited, do not give effect to any synergies expected to result from the merger of Nabisco’s operations with those of the Company, nor do they give effect to the reduction of interest expense from the repayment of borrowings with the proceeds from the IPO. The pro forma results also do not reflect the effects of SFAS No. 141 and 142 on the amortization of goodwill or other intangible assets. The pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of what actually would have occurred if the acquisition had been consummated and the IPO completed at the beginning of 2000, nor are they necessarily indicative of future consolidated operating results. During 2000, the Company purchased Balance Bar Co. and Boca Burger, Inc. The total cost of these and other smaller acquisitions was $365 million. rate 5.53%), due through 2035 7% Debenture (effective rate 11.32%), $200 million face amount, due 2011 Other Acquisitions: During 2002, the Company acquired a snacks business in Turkey and a biscuits business in Australia. The total cost of these and other smaller acquisitions was $122 million. During 2001, the Company purchased coffee businesses in Romania, Morocco and Bulgaria and also acquired confectionery businesses in Russia and Poland. The total cost of these and other smaller acquisitions was $194 million. The effects of these acquisitions were not material to the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations in any of the periods presented. Note 6. Inventories: The cost of approximately 49% and 54% of inventories in 2002 and 2001, respectively, was determined using the LIFO method. The stated LIFO amounts of inventories were approximately $215 million and $150 million higher than the current cost of inventories at December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively. Note 7. Short-Term Borrowings and Borrowing Arrangements: At December 31, 2002 and 2001, the Company had short-term borrowings of $1,621 million and $2,681 million, respectively, consisting principally of commercial paper borrowings with an average year-end interest rate of 1.3% and 1.9%, respectively. Of these amounts, the Company reclassified $1,401 million and $2,000 million, respectively, of the commercial paper borrowings to long-term debt based upon its intent and ability to refinance these borrowings on a long-term basis. The fair values of the Company’s short-term borrowings at December 31, 2002 and 2001, based upon current market interest rates, approximate the amounts disclosed above. The Company has a $2.0 billion 5-year revolving credit facility maturing in July 2006 and a $3.0 billion 364-day revolving credit facility maturing in July 2003. The Company intends to use these credit facilities to support commercial paper borrowings, the proceeds of which will be used for general corporate purposes. None of these facilities were drawn at December 31, 2002. These facilities require the maintenance of a minimum net worth. The Company met this covenant at December 31, 2002. In addition, the Company maintains credit lines with a number of lending institutions amounting to approximately $577 million. The Company maintains these credit lines primarily to meet the short- term working capital needs of its international businesses. The foregoing revolving credit facilities do not include any other financial tests, any credit rating triggers or any provisions that could require the posting of collateral. Note 8. Long-Term Debt: At December 31, 2002 and 2001, the Company’s long-term debt consisted of the following: Short-term borrowings, reclassified as long-term debt Notes, 4.63% to 7.55% (average effective Foreign currency obligations Other Less current portion of long-term debt 2002 (in millions) 2001 $ 1,401 $2,000 9,053 6,229 153 117 44 10,768 (352) $10,416 258 136 51 8,674 (540) $8,134 Aggregate maturities of long-term debt, excluding short-term borrowings reclassified as long-term debt, are as follows: 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008-2012 Thereafter (in millions) $ 352 838 732 1,255 1,395 3,701 1,141 Based on market quotes, where available, or interest rates currently available to the Company for issuance of debt with similar terms and remaining maturities, the aggregate fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, including the current portion of long-term debt, was $11,544 million and $8,679 million at December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively. Note 9. Capital Stock: The Company’s articles of incorporation authorize 3.0 billion shares of Class A common stock, 2.0 billion shares of Class B common stock and 500 million shares of preferred stock. On June 21, 2002, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the repurchase from time to time of up to $500 million of the Company’s Class A common stock solely to satisfy the obligations of the Company under the 2001 Kraft Performance Incentive Plan, the Kraft Director Plan for non-employee directors, and other plans where options to purchase the Company’s Class A common stock are granted. During 2002, the Company repurchased approximately 4.4 million shares of its Class A common stock at a cost of $170 million. 53 kraft foods inc. notes to consolidated financial statements Shares of Class A common stock issued, repurchased and outstanding were as follows: Shares Issued Shares Repurchased Net Shares Outstanding Balance at January 1, 2002 555,000,000 — 555,000,000 Repurchase of shares Exercise of stock options Balance at (4,383,150) (4,383,150) 2,000 2,000 December 31, 2002 555,000,000 (4,381,150) 550,618,850 In addition, 1.18 billion Class B common shares were issued and outstanding at December 31, 2002 and 2001. Altria Group, Inc. holds 276.6 million Class A common shares and all of the Class B common shares at December 31, 2002. There are no preferred shares issued and outstanding. Class A common shares are entitled to one vote each, while Class B common shares are entitled to ten votes each. Therefore, Altria Group, Inc. holds 97.8% of the combined voting power of the Company’s outstanding capital stock at December 31, 2002. At December 31, 2002, 75,911,430 shares of common stock were reserved for stock options and other stock awards. Concurrent with the IPO, certain employees of Altria Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries received a one-time grant of options to purchase shares of the Company’s Class A common stock held by Altria Group, Inc. at the IPO price of $31.00 per share. In order to completely satisfy this obligation and maintain its current percentage ownership of the Company, Altria Group, Inc. purchased 1.6 million shares of the Company’s Class A common stock in open market transactions during 2002. Note 10. Stock Plans: The Company’s Board of Directors adopted the 2001 Kraft Performance Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), which was established concurrently with the IPO. Under the Plan, the Company may grant stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, reload options and other awards based on the Company’s Class A common stock, as well as performance-based annual and long- term incentive awards. A maximum of 75 million shares of the Company’s Class A common stock may be issued under the Plan. The Company’s Board of Directors granted options for 21,029,777 shares of Class A common stock concurrent with the closing date of the IPO (June 13, 2001) at an exercise price equal to the IPO price of $31.00 per share. A portion of the shares granted (18,904,637) becomes exercisable on January 31, 2003, and will expire ten years from the date of the grant. The remainder of the shares granted (2,125,140) may become exercisable on a schedule based on total shareholder return for the Company’s Class A common stock during the three years following the date of the grant, or will become exercisable five years from the date of the grant. These options will also expire ten years from the date of the grant. Shares available to be granted under the Plan at December 31, 2002 were 56,135,543. 54 The Company’s Board of Directors has also adopted the Kraft Director Plan. Under the Kraft Director Plan, awards are granted only to members of the Board of Directors who are not full-time employees of the Company or Altria Group, Inc., or their subsidiaries. Up to 500,000 shares of Class A common stock may be awarded under the Kraft Director Plan. During 2002 and 2001, 6,840 and 8,945 stock options were granted under the Kraft Director Plan, respectively. Shares available to be granted under the Kraft Director Plan at December 31, 2002 were 484,215. The Company accounts for the plans in accordance with the intrinsic value-based method permitted by SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” which did not result in compensation cost for stock options. Option activity was as follows for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2002: Shares Subject Weighted Average Exercise Price to Option Options Exercisable Balance at January 1, 2001 Options granted Options canceled Balance at December 31, 2001 Options granted Options exercised Options canceled Balance at — 21,038,722 (268,420) 20,770,302 14,030 (2,000) (1,490,660) $ — 31.00 31.00 31.00 37.10 31.00 31.00 — — December 31, 2002 19,291,672 31.00 696,615 The following table summarizes the status of the Company’s stock options outstanding and exercisable as of December 31, 2002: Range of Exercise Prices Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Average Remaining Number Contractual Life Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price Number Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price $30.54 – $39.51 19,291,672 8 years $31.00 696,615 $31.08 Prior to the IPO, certain employees of the Company participated in Altria Group, Inc.’s stock compensation plans. Altria Group, Inc. does not currently intend to issue additional Altria Group, Inc. stock compensation to the Company’s employees, except for reloads of previously issued options. Altria Group, Inc. accounts for its plans in accordance with the intrinsic value-based method permitted by SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” which did not result in compensation cost for stock options. The Company’s employees held options to purchase the following number of shares of Altria Group, Inc. stock: 46,615,162 shares at an average exercise price of $35.78 per share at December 31, 2002; 57,349,595 shares at an average exercise price of $34.66 per share at December 31, 2001; and 56,977,329 shares at an average exercise price of $30.46 per share at December 31, 2000. Of these amounts, the following were exercisable at each date: 46,231,629 at an average exercise price of $35.69 per share at December 31, 2002; 44,930,609 at an average exercise price of $31.95 per share at December 31, 2001; and 38,444,963 at an average exercise price of $34.82 per share at December 31, 2000. Had compensation cost for stock option awards under the Kraft plans and Altria Group, Inc. plans been determined by using the fair value at the grant date, the Company’s net earnings and EPS (basic and diluted) would have been $3,316 million and $1.91 for the year ended December 31, 2002, respectively; $1,785 million and $1.11 for the year ended December 31, 2001, respectively; and $1,947 million and $1.34 for the year ended December 31, 2000, respectively. The foregoing impact of compensation cost was determined using a modified Black-Scholes methodology and the following assumptions: Note 11. Earnings Per Share: Basic and diluted EPS were calculated using the following for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000: Net earnings Weighted average shares for basic EPS Plus: Incremental shares from assumed conversions of stock options Weighted average shares for diluted EPS 2002 2001 (in millions) 2000 $3,394 $1,882 $2,001 1,734 1,610 1,455 2 1,736 1,610 1,455 During June 2001, the Company completed an IPO of 280,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock. Immediately following the IPO, the Company had 1,735,000,000 Class A and B common shares outstanding. Note 12. Pre-tax Earnings and Provision for Income Taxes: Risk-Free Interest Rate Weighted Average Expected Life Expected Volatility Expected Dividend Yield Fair Value at Grant Date Pre-tax earnings and provision for income taxes consisted of the following for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000: 2002 Kraft 2002 Altria Group, Inc. 2001 Kraft 2001 Altria Group, Inc. 2000 Altria Group, Inc. 4.27% 5 years 3.44 4.81 4.86 6.58 5 5 5 5 28.72% 1.41% $10.65 10.02 4.96 33.57 9.13 1.68 29.70 10.36 4.78 33.88 3.19 9.00 31.71 In addition, certain of the Company’s employees held shares of Altria Group, Inc. restricted stock and rights to receive shares of stock, giving these employees in most instances all of the rights of shareholders, except that they may not sell, assign, pledge or otherwise encumber such shares and rights. These shares and rights are subject to forfeiture if certain employment conditions are not met. During 2001 and 2000, Altria Group, Inc. granted to certain of the Company’s U.S. employees restricted stock of 279,120 shares and 2,113,570 shares, respectively. Altria Group, Inc. also issued to certain of the Company’s non-U.S. employees rights to receive 31,310 and 683,790 equivalent shares during 2001 and 2000, respectively. At December 31, 2002, restrictions on the stock, net of forfeitures, lapse as follows: 2003—84,000 shares. The fair value of the restricted shares and rights at the date of grant is amortized to expense ratably over the restriction period through a charge from Altria Group, Inc. In 2002, 2001 and 2000, the Company recorded compensation expense related to restricted stock awards of $4 million, $39 million and $23 million, respectively. Pre-tax earnings: United States Outside United States Total pre-tax earnings Provision for income taxes: United States federal: Current Deferred State and local Total United States Outside United States: Current Deferred Total outside United States Total provision for income taxes 2002 2001 (in millions) 2000 $3,692 1,575 $5,267 $2,282 1,165 $3,447 $2,188 1,227 $3,415 $ 825 265 1,090 138 1,228 628 13 641 $1,869 $ 594 299 893 112 1,005 445 115 560 $1,565 $ 572 218 790 120 910 477 27 504 $1,414 55 The Company’s management reviews operating companies income to evaluate segment performance and allocate resources. Operating companies income excludes general corporate expenses and amortization of intangibles. Interest and other debt expense, net, and provision for income taxes are centrally managed and, accordingly, such items are not presented by segment since they are excluded from the measure of segment profitability reviewed by management. The Company’s assets, which are principally in the United States and Europe, are managed geographically. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. Reportable segment data were as follows: For the Years Ended December 31, 2002 2001 Net revenues: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Oscar Mayer and Pizza Total Kraft Foods North America Europe, Middle East and Africa Latin America and Asia Pacific Total Kraft Foods International Net revenues Operating companies income: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Oscar Mayer and Pizza Total Kraft Foods North America Europe, Middle East and Africa Latin America and Asia Pacific Total Kraft Foods International Total operating companies income Amortization of intangibles General corporate expenses Operating income Interest and other debt expense, net Earnings before income taxes and $ 8,877 5,182 4,412 3,014 21,485 6,203 2,035 8,238 $29,723 $ 2,168 1,093 1,136 556 4,953 962 368 1,330 6,283 (7) (162) 6,114 (847) $ 8,732 5,071 4,237 2,930 20,970 5,936 2,328 8,264 $29,234 $ 2,099 966 1,192 539 4,796 861 378 1,239 6,035 (962) (189) 4,884 (1,437) (in millions) 2000 $ 7,923 293 4,267 2,829 15,312 6,398 1,212 7,610 $22,922 $ 1,845 100 1,090 512 3,547 1,019 189 1,208 4,755 (535) (208) 4,012 (597) minority interest $ 5,267 $ 3,447 $ 3,415 kraft foods inc. notes to consolidated financial statements At December 31, 2002, applicable United States federal income taxes and foreign withholding taxes have not been provided on approximately $2.4 billion of accumulated earnings of foreign subsidiaries that are expected to be permanently reinvested. It is not practical to estimate the amount of additional taxes that might be payable on such undistributed earnings. The effective income tax rate on pre-tax earnings differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate for the following reasons for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000: U.S. federal statutory rate Increase (decrease) resulting from: State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit Goodwill amortization Other Effective tax rate 2002 2001 2000 35.0% 35.0% 35.0% 1.7 (1.2) 35.5% 2.0 9.4 (1.0) 45.4% 2.2 5.2 (1.0) 41.4% The tax effects of temporary differences that gave rise to deferred income tax assets and liabilities consisted of the following at December 31, 2002 and 2001: Deferred income tax assets: Accrued postretirement and postemployment benefits Other Total deferred income tax assets Deferred income tax liabilities: Trade names Property, plant and equipment Prepaid pension costs Total deferred income tax liabilities Net deferred income tax liabilities Note 13. Segment Reporting: 2002 (in millions) 2001 $ 759 519 1,278 (3,839) (1,515) (841) (6,195) $(4,917) $ 774 737 1,511 (3,847) (1,379) (850) (6,076) $(4,565) The Company manufactures and markets packaged retail food products, consisting principally of beverages, cheese, snacks, convenient meals and various packaged grocery products through KFNA and KFI. Reportable segments for KFNA are organized and managed principally by product category. KFNA’s segments are Cheese, Meals and Enhancers; Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery; Beverages, Desserts and Cereals; and Oscar Mayer and Pizza. KFNA’s food service business within the United States and its businesses in Canada and Mexico are reported through the Cheese, Meals and Enhancers segment. KFI’s operations are organized and managed by geographic location. KFI’s segments are Europe, Middle East and Africa; and Latin America and Asia Pacific. 56 As previously noted, the Company’s international operations are managed by geographic location. Within its two geographic regions, KFI’s brand portfolio spans five core consumer sectors. Net revenues by consumer sector for KFI were as follows: See Notes 4 and 5 regarding divestitures and acquisitions. The acquisition of Nabisco primarily affected the reported results of the Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery and the Latin America and Asia Pacific segments. Consumer Sector For the Years Ended December 31, 2002 2001 Snacks Beverages Cheese Grocery Convenient Meals Total $3,179 2,832 1,202 752 273 $8,238 $3,077 2,900 1,208 826 253 $8,264 (in millions) 2000 $2,565 3,034 1,193 544 274 $7,610 During 2002, the Company sold its Latin American yeast and industrial bakery ingredients business at a pre-tax gain of $69 million. This pre-tax gain was included in the operating companies income of the Latin America and Asia Pacific segment. In addition, during 2002, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $142 million related to employee acceptances under a voluntary retirement program. During 2002, the Company also recorded pre-tax integration related charges of $115 million to consolidate production lines in North America, close a Kraft facility and for other consolidation programs. In addition, during 2002, the Company reversed $4 million related to the loss on sale of a food factory. These items were included in the operating companies income of the following segments: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Oscar Mayer and Pizza Europe, Middle East and Africa Latin America and Asia Pacific (in millions) Integration costs and a loss on sale of a food factory $ 30 1 56 7 17 $111 Separation Programs $ 60 3 47 25 5 2 $142 During 2001, the Company recorded pre-tax charges of $53 million for site reconfigurations and other consolidation programs in the United States. In addition, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $29 million to close a North American food factory. These pre-tax charges, which aggregate $82 million, were included in the operating companies income of the following segments: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers, $63 million; Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery, $2 million; Beverages, Desserts and Cereals, $12 million; and Oscar Mayer and Pizza, $5 million. For the Years Ended December 31, 2002 2001 (in millions) 2000 Depreciation expense: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Oscar Mayer and Pizza Total Kraft Foods North America Europe, Middle East and Africa Latin America and Asia Pacific Total Kraft Foods International Total depreciation expense Capital expenditures: Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Biscuits, Snacks and Confectionery Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Oscar Mayer and Pizza Total Kraft Foods North America Europe, Middle East and Africa Latin America and Asia Pacific Total Kraft Foods International Total capital expenditures $ 177 156 115 58 506 167 36 203 $ 709 $ 249 232 194 133 808 265 111 376 $1,184 $ 163 152 113 55 483 158 39 197 $ 680 $ 257 171 202 131 761 231 109 340 $1,101 $150 109 51 310 163 26 189 $499 $247 193 148 588 239 79 318 $906 Geographic data for net revenues, total assets and long-lived assets (which consist of all non-current assets, other than goodwill and other intangible assets and prepaid pension assets) were as follows: For the Years Ended December 31, 2002 2001 Net revenues: United States Europe Other Total net revenues Total assets: United States Europe Other Total assets Long-lived assets: United States Europe Other Total long-lived assets $19,395 5,908 4,420 $29,723 $44,406 8,738 3,956 $57,100 $ 6,382 2,432 1,596 $10,410 $19,193 5,667 4,374 $29,234 $44,420 7,362 4,016 $55,798 $ 6,360 2,132 1,668 $10,160 (in millions) 2000 $13,947 6,222 2,753 $22,922 $40,454 7,630 3,987 $52,071 $ 6,684 2,116 1,912 $10,712 57 kraft foods inc. notes to consolidated financial statements Note 14. Benefit Plans: The Company sponsors noncontributory defined benefit pension plans covering substantially all U.S. employees. Pension coverage for employees of Kraft’s non-U.S. subsidiaries is provided, to the extent deemed appropriate, through separate plans, many of which are governed by local statutory requirements. In addition, Kraft’s U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries provide health care and other benefits to substantially all retired employees. Health care benefits for retirees outside the United States and Canada are generally covered through local government plans. Pension Plans: Net pension (income) cost consisted of the following for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000: (in millions) Service cost Interest cost Expected return on plan assets Amortization: Net gain on adoption of SFAS No. 87 Unrecognized net loss (gain) from experience differences Prior service cost Other expense (income) Net pension U.S. Plans 2001 2000 2002 Non-U.S. Plans 2001 2000 $ 107 339 $ 69 213 $ 49 120 $ 45 112 $ 37 98 2002 $ 120 339 (631) (648) (523) (134) (126) (103) (11) (36) 7 (34) (1) (1) 4 5 7 (1) 5 8 1 130 (21) 8 (12) (income) cost $ (33) $(227) $(315) $ 47 $ 35 $ 34 During 2002, certain salaried employees in the United States left the Company under a voluntary early retirement program instituted in 2001. This resulted in special termination benefits and curtailment and settlement losses of $109 million in 2002. In addition, retiring employees elected lump-sum payments, resulting in settlement losses of $21 million in 2002 and settlement gains of $12 million and $34 million in 2001 and 2000, respectively. The changes in benefit obligations and plan assets, as well as the funded status of the Company’s pension plans at December 31, 2002 and 2001, were as follows: (in millions) Benefit obligation at January 1 Service cost Interest cost Benefits paid Acquisitions Settlements Actuarial losses Currency Other Benefit obligation at December 31 Fair value of plan assets at January 1 Actual return on plan assets Contributions Benefits paid Acquisitions Currency Actuarial gains Fair value of plan assets at U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2002 2001 2002 2001 $4,964 120 339 (624) 127 367 $4,327 107 339 (403) 71 14 500 (48) 9 $2,021 49 120 (115) 85 144 13 $1,915 45 112 (108) (22) 22 18 39 5,245 4,964 2,317 2,021 6,359 (914) 26 (636) 7,039 (386) 37 (394) (45) 130 108 1,329 (56) 81 (87) 70 1,589 (227) 63 (76) (41) 18 3 December 31 4,965 6,359 1,337 1,329 (Deficit) excess of plan assets versus benefit obligations at December 31 Unrecognized actuarial losses Unrecognized prior service cost Unrecognized net transition obligation Net prepaid pension asset (liability) (280) 1,395 (980) (692) 2,487 756 394 226 13 56 (1) 50 7 49 7 $2,220 $2,206 $ (529) $ (410) The combined U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans resulted in a net prepaid asset of $1,691 million and $1,796 million at December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively. These amounts were recognized in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2002 and 2001, as prepaid pension assets of $2,814 million and $2,675 million, respectively, for those plans in which plan assets exceeded their accumulated benefit obligations and as other liabilities of $1,123 million and $879 million at December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively, for plans in which the accumulated benefit obligations exceeded their plan assets. 58 At December 31, 2002 and 2001, certain of the Company’s U.S. plans were underfunded, with projected benefit obligations, accumulated benefit obligations and the fair value of plan assets of $269 million, $217 million and $45 million, respectively, in 2002 and $213 million, $164 million and $15 million, respectively, in 2001. For certain non-U.S. plans, which have accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, the projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets were $1,375 million, $1,250 million and $424 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2002 and $1,165 million, $1,073 million and $416 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2001. The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine the Company’s obligations under the plans: Discount rate Expected rate of return on plan assets Rate of compensation increase U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans 2002 2001 2002 2001 6.50% 7.00% 5.56% 5.80% 9.00 4.00 9.00 4.50 8.41 3.12 8.49 3.36 SFAS No. 87, “Employers’ Accounting for Pensions,” permits the delayed recognition of pension fund gains and losses in ratable periods of up to five years. The Company uses a four-year period wherein pension fund gains and losses are reflected in the pension calculation at 25% per year, beginning the year after the gains or losses occur. Recent stock market declines have resulted in deferred losses. The amortization of these deferred losses will result in higher pension cost in future periods. Kraft and certain of its subsidiaries sponsor employee savings plans, to which the Company contributes. These plans cover certain salaried, non-union and union employees. The Company’s contributions and costs are determined by the matching of employee contributions, as defined by the plans. Amounts charged to expense for defined contribution plans totaled $64 million, $63 million and $43 million in 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Postretirement Benefit Plans: Net postretirement health care costs consisted of the following for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000: Service cost Interest cost Amortization: Unrecognized net loss from experience differences Unrecognized prior service cost Other expense Net postretirement health care costs 2001 $ 34 168 (in millions) 2000 $ 23 109 5 (8) 2 (8) 2002 $ 32 168 21 (20) 16 $217 $199 $126 During 2002, certain salaried employees in the United States left the Company under a voluntary early retirement program instituted in 2001. This resulted in curtailment losses of $16 million, which are included in other expense above. The Company’s postretirement health care plans are not funded. The changes in the benefit obligations of the plans at December 31, 2002 and 2001 were as follows: Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at January 1 Service cost Interest cost Benefits paid Curtailments Acquisitions Plan amendments Assumption changes Actuarial losses Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at December 31 Unrecognized actuarial losses Unrecognized prior service cost Accrued postretirement health care costs 2002 (in millions) 2001 $2,436 32 168 (199) 21 (164) 193 225 2,712 (848) 197 $2,061 $2,102 34 168 (172) 8 1 180 115 2,436 (464) 53 $2,025 The current portion of the Company’s accrued postretirement health care costs of $172 million and $175 million at December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively, are included in other accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The assumed health care cost trend rate used in measuring the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation for U.S. plans was 6.8% in 2001, 6.2% in 2002 and 8.0% in 2003, gradually declining to 5.0% by the year 2006 and remaining at that level thereafter. For Canadian plans, the assumed health care cost trend rate was 9.0% in 2001, 8.0% in 2002 and 7.0% in 2003, gradually declining to 4.0% by the year 2006 and remaining at that level thereafter. A one-percentage-point increase in the assumed health care cost trend rates for each year would increase the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 2002, and postretirement health care cost (service cost and interest cost) for the year then ended by approximately 8.8% and 11.9%, respectively. A one-percentage-point decrease in the assumed health care cost trend rates for each year would decrease the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 2002, and postretirement health care cost (service cost and interest cost) for the year then ended by approximately 7.3% and 10.0%, respectively. The accumulated postretirement benefit obligations for U.S. plans at December 31, 2002 and 2001 were determined using an assumed discount rate of 6.5% and 7.0%, respectively. The accumulated postretirement benefit obligations for Canadian plans at December 31, 2002 and 2001 were determined using an assumed discount rate of 6.75%. 59 Service cost Amortization of unrecognized net gains Other expense Net postemployment costs 2002 $19 (7) 23 $35 (in millions) 2000 $13 2001 $20 Rent expense $12 $ 9 (8) (4) Minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable operating leases in effect at December 31, 2002 were as follows: kraft foods inc. notes to consolidated financial statements Assumption changes of $193 million at December 31, 2002 relate primarily to lowering the discount rate from 7.0% to 6.5% and to increasing the medical trend rate for the years 2003 through 2005 in consideration of current medical inflation trends. Assumption changes of $180 million at December 31, 2001 relate primarily to lowering the discount rate from 7.75% to 7.0%. Postemployment Benefit Plans: Kraft and certain of its affiliates sponsor postemployment benefit plans covering substantially all salaried and certain hourly employees. The cost of these plans is charged to expense over the working lives of the covered employees. Net postemployment costs consisted of the following for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000: During 2002, certain salaried employees in the United States left the Company under voluntary early retirement and integration programs. These programs resulted in incremental postemployment costs of $23 million, which are included in other expense above. The Company’s postemployment plans are not funded. The changes in the benefit obligations of the plans at December 31, 2002 and 2001 were as follows: Accumulated benefit obligation at January 1 Service cost Benefits paid Acquisitions Actuarial (gains) losses Accumulated benefit obligation at December 31 Unrecognized experience gains Accrued postemployment costs 2002 $ 520 19 (141) (103) 295 112 $ 407 (in millions) 2001 $ 373 20 (156) 269 14 520 52 $ 572 The accumulated benefit obligation was determined using an assumed ultimate annual turnover rate of 0.3% in 2002 and 2001, assumed compensation cost increases of 4.0% in 2002 and 4.5% in 2001, and assumed benefits as defined in the respective plans. Postemployment costs arising from actions that offer employees benefits in excess of those specified in the respective plans are charged to expense when incurred. 60 Note 15. Additional Information: For the Years Ended December 31, 2002 2001 (in millions) 2000 Research and development expense Advertising expense Interest and other debt expense, net: Interest expense, Altria Group, Inc. and affiliates Interest expense, external debt Interest income $ 360 $1,145 $ 358 $1,190 $ 270 $1,198 $ 243 611 (7) $ 847 $1,103 349 (15) $1,437 $ 531 84 (18) $ 597 $ 437 $ 372 $ 277 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Thereafter (in millions) $ 245 197 156 111 95 200 $1,004 Note 16. Financial Instruments: Derivative financial instruments: The Company operates globally, with manufacturing and sales facilities in various locations around the world, and utilizes certain financial instruments to manage its foreign currency and commodity exposures, which primarily relate to forecasted transactions. Derivative financial instruments are used by the Company, principally to reduce exposures to market risks resulting from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and commodity prices by creating offsetting exposures. The Company is not a party to leveraged derivatives and, by policy, does not use financial instruments for speculative purposes. Financial instruments qualifying for hedge accounting must maintain a specified level of effectiveness between the hedging instrument and the item being hedged, both at inception and throughout the hedged period. The Company formally documents the nature of and relationships between the hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk-management objectives, strategies for undertaking the various hedge transactions and method of assessing hedge effectiveness. Additionally, for hedges of forecasted transactions, the significant characteristics and expected terms of a forecasted transaction must be specifically identified, and it must be probable that each forecasted transaction will occur. If it were deemed probable that the forecasted transaction will not occur, the gain or loss would be recognized in earnings currently. Substantially all of the Company’s derivative financial instruments are effective as hedges under SFAS No. 133. The fair value of all derivative financial instruments has been calculated based on market quotes. The Company uses forward foreign exchange contracts and foreign currency options to mitigate its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates from third-party and intercompany forecasted transactions. The primary currencies to which the Company is exposed include the Euro, British pound and Canadian dollar. At December 31, 2002 and 2001, the Company had option and forward foreign exchange contracts with aggregate notional amounts of $575 million and $431 million, respectively, which are comprised of contracts for the purchase and sale of foreign currencies. The effective portion of unrealized gains and losses associated with forward contracts is deferred as a component of accumulated other comprehensive earnings (losses) until the underlying hedged transactions are reported on the Company’s consolidated statement of earnings. The Company is exposed to price risk related to forecasted purchases of certain commodities used as raw materials by the Company’s businesses. Accordingly, the Company uses commodity forward contracts, as cash flow hedges, primarily for coffee, cocoa, milk and cheese. Commodity futures and options are also used to hedge the price of certain commodities, including milk, coffee, cocoa, wheat, corn, sugar and soybean oil. In general, commodity forward contracts qualify for the normal purchase exception under SFAS No. 133 and are, therefore, not subject to the provisions of SFAS No. 133. At December 31, 2002 and 2001, the Company had net long commodity positions of $544 million and $589 million, respectively. Unrealized gains or losses on net commodity positions were immaterial at December 31, 2002 and 2001. The effective portion of unrealized gains and losses on commodity futures and option contracts is deferred as a component of accumulated other comprehensive earnings (losses) and is recognized as a component of cost of sales in the Company’s consolidated statement of earnings when the related inventory is sold. Derivative gains or losses reported in accumulated other comprehensive earnings (losses) are a result of qualifying hedging activity. Transfers of these gains or losses from accumulated other comprehensive earnings (losses) to earnings are offset by corresponding gains or losses on the underlying hedged items. During the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, ineffectiveness related to cash flow hedges was not material. At December 31, 2002, the Company is hedging forecasted transactions for periods not exceeding fifteen months and expects substantially all amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive earnings (losses) to be reclassified to the consolidated statement of earnings within the next twelve months. Hedging activity affected accumulated other comprehensive earnings (losses), net of income taxes, during the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, as follows: Balance as of January 1, 2001 Derivative losses transferred to earnings Change in fair value Balance as of December 31, 2001 Derivative losses transferred to earnings Change in fair value Balance as of December 31, 2002 (in millions) $ — 15 (33) (18) 21 10 $ 13 Credit exposure and credit risk: The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by counterparties. However, the Company does not anticipate nonperformance, and such exposure was not material at December 31, 2002. Fair value: The aggregate fair value, based on market quotes, of the Company’s third-party debt at December 31, 2002 was $11,764 million as compared with its carrying value of $10,988 million. The aggregate fair value of the Company’s third- party debt at December 31, 2001 was $9,360 million as compared with its carrying value of $9,355 million. Based on interest rates available to the Company for issuances of debt with similar terms and remaining maturities, the aggregate fair value and carrying value of the Company’s long-term notes payable to Altria Group, Inc. and its affiliates were $2,764 million and $2,560 million, respectively, at December 31, 2002 and $5,325 million and $5,000 million, respectively, at December 31, 2001. See Notes 3, 7 and 8 for additional disclosures of fair value for short-term borrowings and long-term debt. Note 17. Contingencies: The Company and its subsidiaries are parties to a variety of legal proceedings arising out of the normal course of business, including a few cases in which substantial amounts of damages are sought. While the results of litigation cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that the final outcome of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. Guarantees: At December 31, 2002, the Company’s third-party guarantees, which are primarily derived from acquisition and divestiture activities, approximated $36 million. Substantially all of these guarantees expire through 2012, with $12 million expiring in 2003. The Company is required to perform under these guarantees in the event that a third-party fails to make contractual payments or achieve performance measures. The Company has recorded a liability of $21 million at December 31, 2002 relating to these guarantees. 61 During the second quarter of 2002, the Company recorded a pre- tax integration related charge of $92 million to close a facility and for other consolidation programs. Also, during the second quarter of 2002, the Company sold a small business at a pre-tax gain of $3 million. During the fourth quarter of 2002, the Company sold two small businesses at an aggregate pre-tax gain of $77 million. Also, during the fourth quarter of 2002, the Company reversed $4 million of previously recorded integration related liabilities and $4 million related to the loss on sale of a food factory to the consolidated statement of earnings. During the first quarter of 2001, the Company recorded a pre-tax loss of $29 million for the sale of a North American food factory. On June 13, 2001, the Company completed an IPO by issuing 280 million shares of its Class A common stock. Also, during the second quarter of 2001, the Company sold a small business at a pre-tax gain of $8 million. During the third quarter of 2001, the Company recorded a pre-tax integration related charge of $37 million to consolidate production lines in the United States. During the fourth quarter of 2001, the Company recorded a pre-tax integration related charge of $16 million for site reconfigurations and other consolidation programs in the United States. kraft foods inc. notes to consolidated financial statements Note 18. Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited): (in millions, except per share data) 2002 Quarters Net revenues Gross profit Net earnings Weighted average shares for diluted EPS Per share data: Basic EPS Diluted EPS Dividends declared Market price—high —low First Second Third Fourth $7,147 $2,864 $ 693 $7,513 $3,127 $ 901 $7,216 $2,971 $ 869 $7,847 $3,041 $ 931 1,737 1,738 1,737 1,734 $ 0.40 $ 0.40 $ 0.13 $39.70 $32.50 $ 0.52 $ 0.52 $ 0.13 $43.95 $38.32 $ 0.50 $ 0.50 $ 0.15 $41.70 $33.87 $ 0.54 $ 0.54 $ 0.15 $41.30 $36.12 (in millions, except per share data) 2001 Quarters Net revenues Gross profit Net earnings Weighted average shares First Second Third Fourth $7,197 $2,922 $ 326 $7,473 $3,071 $ 505 $7,018 $2,785 $ 503 $7,546 $2,890 $ 548 for diluted EPS 1,455 1,510 1,735 1,736 Per share data: Basic EPS Diluted EPS Dividends declared Market price—high —low $ 0.22 $ 0.22 $ 0.33 $ 0.33 $32.00 $29.50 $ 0.29 $ 0.29 $ 0.13 $34.81 $30.00 $ 0.32 $ 0.32 $ 0.13 $35.57 $31.50 Basic and diluted EPS are computed independently for each of the periods presented. Accordingly, the sum of the quarterly EPS amounts may not agree to the total year. During the first quarter of 2002, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $142 million related to employee acceptances of a voluntary retirement program and a pre-tax integration related charge of $27 million to consolidate production lines in North America. 62 kraft foods inc. report of independent accountants company report on financial statements To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Kraft Foods Inc.: In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of earnings, shareholders’ equity and cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Kraft Foods Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) at December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2002, 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 2 to the consolidated financial statements, on January 1, 2002, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” The consolidated financial statements and all related financial information herein are the responsibility of the Company. The financial statements, which include amounts based on judgments, have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Other financial information in the annual report is consistent with that in the financial statements. The Company maintains a system of internal controls that it believes provides reasonable assurance that transactions are executed in accordance with management’s authorization and properly recorded, that assets are safeguarded, and that accountability for assets is maintained. The system of internal controls is characterized by a control-oriented environment within the Company, which includes written policies and procedures, careful selection and training of personnel, and audits by a professional staff of internal auditors. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants, have audited and reported on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Their audits were performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, composed of four non-employee directors, meets periodically with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the Company’s internal auditors and management representatives to review internal accounting control, auditing and financial reporting matters. Both PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and the internal auditors have unrestricted access to the Audit Committee and may meet with it without management representatives being present. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Chicago, Illinois January 27, 2003 63 kraft foods inc. board of directors and officers Board of Directors Officers Louis C. Camilleri Chairman of the Board, Kraft Foods Inc., and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Altria Group, Inc. Roger K. Deromedi Co-Chief Executive Officer, Kraft Foods Inc., and President and Chief Executive Officer, Kraft Foods International, Inc. Dinyar S. Devitre Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Altria Group, Inc. W. James Farrell 1,2 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Illinois Tool Works Inc. Glenview, IL Betsy D. Holden Co-Chief Executive Officer, Kraft Foods Inc., and President and Chief Executive Officer, Kraft Foods North America, Inc. Kraft Foods Inc. Betsy D. Holden Co-Chief Executive Officer, Kraft Foods Inc., and President and Chief Executive Officer, Kraft Foods North America, Inc. Roger K. Deromedi Co-Chief Executive Officer, Kraft Foods Inc., and President and Chief Executive Officer, Kraft Foods International, Inc. Calvin J. Collier Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Kraft Foods Inc. James P. Dollive Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Kraft Foods Inc. Terry M. Faulk Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Kraft Foods Inc. John C. Pope 1,2 Chairman, PFI Group, LLC Chicago, IL Mary L. Schapiro 1,2 President, NASD Regulation, Inc. Washington, D.C. Charles R. Wall Senior Vice President and General Counsel Altria Group, Inc. Deborah C. Wright 1,2 President and Chief Executive Officer, Carver Bancorp, Inc. New York, NY Committees 1 Member of Compensation and Governance Committee W. James Farrell, Chair 2 Member of Audit Committee John C. Pope, Chair David G. Owens Senior Vice President, Strategy, Kraft Foods Inc. Kraft Foods North America, Inc. Irene B. Rosenfeld President, North American Businesses, Kraft Foods North America, Inc. Daryl Brewster Group Vice President, Kraft Foods North America, Inc., and President, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico Mary Kay Haben Group Vice President, Kraft Foods North America, Inc., and President, Cheese, Meals and Enhancers Group David S. Johnson Group Vice President, Kraft Foods North America, Inc., and President, Operations, Technology, Procurement and Information Services Michael B. Polk Group Vice President, Kraft Foods North America, Inc., and President, Biscuit, Snacks and Confectionery Group Richard G. Searer Group Vice President, Kraft Foods North America, Inc., and President, Oscar Mayer, Pizza and Food Service Group Elizabeth A. Smith Group Vice President, Kraft Foods North America, Inc., and President, Beverages, Desserts and Cereals Group Kraft Foods International, Inc. Ronald J. S. Bell Group Vice President, Kraft Foods International, Inc., and President, European Union Maurizio Calenti Group Vice President, Kraft Foods International, Inc., and President, Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa Joachim Krawczyk Group Vice President, Kraft Foods International, Inc., and President, Latin America Hugh H. Roberts Group Vice President, Kraft Foods International, Inc., and President, Asia Pacific Franz-Josef H. Vogelsang Senior Vice President, Operations, Procurement and Supply Chain, Kraft Foods International, Inc. 64 kraft foods inc. corporate and shareholder information Kraft Foods Inc. Kraft Foods North America, Inc. Three Lakes Drive Northfield, IL 60093-2753 www.kraft.com Kraft Foods International, Inc. 800 Westchester Avenue Rye Brook, NY 10573-1301 Shareholder Services 2003 Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held at 9:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, April 22, 2003, at Kraft Foods Inc., Robert M. Schaeberle Technology Center, 188 River Road, East Hanover, NJ 07936. For further information, call toll-free: 1-800-295-1255. Independent Accountants PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP One North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606-2807 Transfer Agent and Registrar EquiServe Trust Company, N.A., our shareholder services and transfer agent, will be happy to answer questions about your accounts, certificates or dividends. Trademarks Trademarks and service marks in this report are the registered property of or licensed by the subsidiaries of Kraft Foods Inc. and are italicized or shown in their logo form. Internet Access Helps Reduce Costs As a convenience to shareholders and an important cost-reduction measure, you can register to receive future shareholder materials (i.e., Annual Report and proxy statement) via the Internet. Shareholders also can vote their proxy via the Internet. For complete instructions, visit www.kraft.com. 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