The J. M. Smucker Company
Annual Report 2001

Plain-text annual report

ANNUAL REPORT 2001 ® ON OUR COVER v “Inn at Crooked Creek” © 1995 Barbara Purcell Reproduced on this year’s cover is a painting in acrylics by California artist Barbara Purcell, who signs her work “Prunella.” This whimsical country scene is rendered in the primitive style that is the artist’s favored means of conveying the happiness of life’s simple moments. It is the newest addition to our corporate art collection, which features still life studies of fruit and scenes of rural and small-town America. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS The J. M. Smucker Company (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) Net sales(1) Year Ended April 30, 2001 2000 $651,242 $641,885 Income before nonrecurring charge and cumulative effect of change in accounting method $ 32,972 $ 35,983 Income per Common Share before nonrecurring charge and cumulative effect of change in accounting method $ 1.30 $ 1.26 Net income Income per Common Share $ 30,667 $ 26,357 $ 1.21 $ 0.92 Common Shares outstanding at year end 24,359,281 28,325,280 Number of employees 2,250 2,250 (1) Net sales for 2000 reflect accounting reclassifications. CONTENTS v Letter to Shareholders.......................................................................... 2 Five-Year Summary of Selected Financial Data ................................. 8 Summary of Quarterly Results of Operations ..................................... 9 Stock Price Data ................................................................................... 9 Management’s Discussion and Analysis ............................................ 10 Management’s Report on Responsibility for Financial Reporting ..... 14 Report of Independent Auditors .......................................................... 14 Consolidated Financial Statements .................................................... 15 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ..................................... 20 Directors, Officers, and General Managers......................................... 32 Properties .............................................................................................. 32 Shareholder Information...................................................................... 33 1 SHAREHOLDERS, EMPLOYEES AND FRIENDS: We at The J. M. Smucker Company are ever alert to the changing dynamics of the food industry, and we continually strive to understand the needs and wants of our customers and consumers. We recognize that consumers of each generation live somewhat differently from their predecessors. They have different thoughts about what is important in life; consequently, they have different purchasing behaviors. We intend to stay in lockstep with our consumers and customers. As they grow and change, we want to be there with them, providing a trusted brand, value-added products, and highly responsive service. THE YEAR IN REVIEW v Last year at this time we were just embarking on a shareholder enhancement plan designed to: At the close of fiscal 2001, we welcome the u simplify our capital structure; opportunity to once again inform our shareholders u provide for greater liquidity in the stock; and friends about our Company’s performance and offer perspective on our strategies for further growth. As always, our mission is to provide high- u repurchase up to $100 million of the equity from shareholders who wished to sell; and quality, appropriately priced products that taste u enhance the overall value of our shares. good, make life easier, and add a little smile to your day. COMMENTS FROM OUR CONSUMERS (cid:210)I felt compelled to tell you about the comment my five-year-old son made the other day. I recently took advan- tage of a sale at my supermarket and bought Smucker’s Concord Grape Jelly. When eating his peanut butter and jelly sandwich (his daily The results of these efforts are most gratifying. We repurchased over 4 million shares, and we now trade one class of common shares with more than 24 million shares outstanding instead of two smaller classes. Most important, from the end of last fiscal year—shortly before we announced the plan—to the end of this year, the market value of a common share increased by more than 60 percent. v Overall Results A review of our overall results for fiscal 2001 reveals that sales were $651,242,000, up just over 1 percent, and earnings per share were $1.30 favorite), my son said, (cid:212)Wow(cid:209) (before nonrecurring charges and an accounting this jelly tastes so good!(cid:213) Ever since, he has been asking for jelly sandwiches (no peanut butter)!!!! I was amazed that such a small change), an increase of 3 percent over last year’s $1.26. It was a year in which we made invest- ments to support future growth and faced several challenges—particularly from adverse exchange rates in our major international markets and from child could tell the difference. escalating fuel and energy costs. Fourth-quarter No more bargain brands for me(cid:209) Smucker’s is our new jelly!!!(cid:211) results were strong, and we look forward to con- tinuing that momentum into the new fiscal year. 2 v Performance by Market COMMENTS FROM OUR CONSUMERS Consumer. We are pleased with the very posi- tive sales results in our Consumer area, which is (cid:210)I have never written to tell the largest business in our domestic segment. a company how much I enjoy a Growth in this area was largely due to initiatives aimed at capitalizing on our brand loyalty and strengthening our product distribution through all market channels. The Consumer area posted good results across product lines and achieved record share-of-market in the fruit spreads category. Sugar-free fruit spreads and natural peanut butters were the strongest contributors to sales growth. Increased fruit spreads sales through the club stores channel also contributed. product, but you have something wonderful on your hands. A few months ago we bought some Uncrustables. They were fantastic. My three-year-old loved Foodservice. The Foodservice area of the them, and my husband and I couldn(cid:213)t domestic segment experienced another year of growth, thanks mainly to increased sales and distribution of our Uncrustables product, which we discuss in greater detail elsewhere in this letter. Our core portion control business was soft, however, as a result of the slowing economy and the resulting impact on certain segments of the restaurant industry. Beverage. Although Beverage sales were get enough of them.(cid:211) v (cid:210)I think these are the greatest things since peanut butter and jelly was first invented!(cid:211) essentially flat compared to the previous year, Specialty. Our Specialty business sustained margins in this area remained strong. Beverage steady growth in its top line, and its margins introduced a number of new items in fiscal 2001, remained strong. A key goal for Specialty is to and we are looking to these and other initiatives continue to grow sales of the Dickinson’s brand to spur top-line growth in the coming year. by expanding the distribution of products such Industrial. Sales in our Industrial business were as fruit curds, relishes, and a new line of organic up 1 percent overall with the Brazil and Scotland fruit spreads. operations included, but domestic sales alone International. International segment sales were down approximately 7 percent from last grew 3 percent as a result of the new industrial year. The domestic sales decline was due primar- businesses in Brazil and Scotland and a strong ily to two factors. First, the formulated ingredient performance by our Canadian subsidiary. Sales in industry remains under price pressure in the U.S., the rest of the world were off from the prior year, which led to price reductions on certain of our especially in Australia where competitive pres- product lines. Second, we have chosen to discon- sures and an adverse exchange rate posed chal- tinue some business that in the current pricing lenges. In fact, International sales would have environment is not sufficiently profitable. been 10 percent greater overall if exchange rates Industrial has made progress in diversifying its had remained what they were last year. customer base, however, which is one of this business area’s highest priorities. 3 INVESTMENTS IN THE FUTURE v Strategic Direction Another response to the competitive environ- ment is the marked increase in mergers and acquisitions. The trend toward consolidation is evident among manufacturers, brokers that repre- Each year, the food industry becomes increas- sent manufacturers, and of course, retail and ingly competitive. Slowed growth in a number of foodservice enterprises. Although consolidations market categories has prompted a wide variety present challenges, these transactions can offer of responses from industry players. opportunities for financially strong companies A frequently seen reaction is to cut back on like ours. As larger companies review their busi- investments and sacrifice long-term growth initia- nesses, attractive brands often become available. tives to boost short-term financial results. To us, We continue to seek fairly priced acquisition can- that kind of thinking just doesn’t make sense. didates that fit our strategies and complement Time and again, good companies have proven our existing brands and product lines. that investing in the future and maintaining long- term focus—even when it causes some short- v term pain—provide a solid foundation for growth. New Products and Ventures Our reply to slower-growth markets has been to expand our brand name, launch new products, and stretch into new categories. This continues to be our strategy. COMMENTS FROM OUR CONSUMERS (cid:210)I just wanted to say how happy I am with your Snackers product. My son is in kindergarten, and he needs a Smucker’s Uncrustables. We continue to focus on Uncrustables, our line of crustless, thaw- and-serve peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Within the school foodservice market, sales of Uncrustables have increased substantially over last year, yet to date we are in fewer than 20 per- cent of school districts nationally. Reaching a large percentage of children with a branded food item, served as a meal or nutritious snack, is a most exciting prospect for our Company. The Uncrustables line was also successful this year in snack every day. I was starting to run traditional foodservice outlets, especially in the out of ideas that were good for him while he was being confronted with snacks brought in by other recreation category, where initial placements have included Walt Disney World and several major league baseball parks. After a year of test- ing Uncrustables in select retail markets, we are beginning to expand distribution to additional kids that weren(cid:213)t very geographic areas. The initial response from nutritious. Snackers solved that problem. He is happy because he has a snack that is neat to eat, and I am happy consumers has been very encouraging, and we believe that the product offers our Company a sizeable growth platform for the future. Smucker’s Snackers. Our Snackers line continues to expand. In addition to our original because I know he is getting one that strawberry and grape peanut butter and jelly is nutritious and delicious. Thanks so much!!!(cid:211) combinations, we are now testing several new varieties, including red raspberry jelly and peanut butter with crackers; peanut butter and icing with 4 oatmeal cookies; peanut butter and chocolate dip Just Blueberry, Just Boysenberry, and Just Concord with oatmeal cookies; and “s’mores” chocolate Grape. We remain the leader in organically and marshmallow dips with graham crackers. produced juices and continue to offer new flavors Snackers are a convenient snack choice that and sizes. Especially exciting this coming year meets the changing lifestyle needs of busy will be a line of 16-ounce, single-serve organic consumers of all ages. lemonade beverages, including traditional Smucker’s Toppings. In the coming year, we lemonade, strawberry lemonade, and raspberry look for continued growth in our toppings busi- lemonade. ness with the introduction of two exciting prod- International. In the International area, our ucts. The first is Smucker’s & 3Musketeers Sundae Henry Jones Foods subsidiary in Australia will Syrup, which is an expansion of our cobranding continue to focus on building its fruit spreads relationship with M&M/Mars that began with the share-of-market and on expanding distribution of Dove topping line. The second is our Dulce de Leche its Taylor’s marinades and sauces and its IXL fruit topping. This milk caramel flavor is a traditional bars and fruit snacks. Our Canadian business South American favorite that continues to gain launched an extension of its popular Grenache popularity in the United States. sweet spreads line into the Quebec market, Beverages. Our beverage business continues where it has achieved excellent distribution to develop products that capitalize on consumers’ and is selling well. interest in healthy living and eating. With this Direct to Consumer. We continue to refine in mind, we have expanded our R. W. Knudsen our efforts to expand our product distribution and Family Just Juice line to provide a complete selec- simplify our consumers’ lives by means of direct- tion of juices that offer the benefits associated to-consumer selling. In fiscal 2001, we redesigned with a particular fruit. Included are Just Cranberry, our website, www.smucker.com, to make it more COMMENTS FROM OUR CONSUMERS (cid:210)I want to let you know how much I enjoy your creamy Natural Peanut Butter. It is the best I have ever eaten, especially because it doesn(cid:213)t have all kinds of oils and other engaging and user-friendly. The site features new graphics and added help functions, including a wide selection of appealing, easy-to-prepare recipes. To Simply Smucker’s, our Orrville retail store, we added a test kitchen for in-store recipe development and demonstrations. v Technology and Facilities Over the past four years, we have made signifi- cant investments of financial and human resources in revamping our business processes and in additives. I have been using it for acquiring the information technology systems we about a year now and have no intention of ever changing to anything else. My request is that you never quit making it. It is wonderful!(cid:211) need to remain competitive and, where possible, gain an edge. Although the process has been lengthy and challenging, we are beginning to reap some of the benefits of these investments. In fiscal 2001, our new systems helped us improve control of our inventory and working 6 COMMENTS FROM OUR CONSUMERS (cid:210)I recently tried your Sugar Free have concrete evidence that our hard work and sizeable dollar investment are worthwhile. We also continue to make capital improvements at all of our facilities. Quality improvements and jams. Thank your company for energy conservation projects were important in providing a terrific alternative spread. I use them liberally on my pancakes, waffles and toast.(cid:211) v (cid:210)Thank you! Thank you! I just found the Sugar Free jam. It satisfies my hunger for sugar without the sugar. I just can(cid:213)t thank you enough. I will eat this as long as you make it.(cid:211) fiscal 2001 and will be a focus in 2002 as well. Other key projects this past year included several investments to increase capacity. We completed the installation of a new roaster and are expand- ing the warehouse at our New Bethlehem peanut butter plant; we made equipment and facilities additions at our Fargo and Watsonville plants to support increased Uncrustables sales; and we added a new portion control line in Orrville. THE VALUE OF PEOPLE v Fulfilling our growth vision depends on a solid plan, deep commitment, and most important, a great team working in a truly collaborative fashion. capital needs. As a result, we decreased our Because we have all of these elements, the future working capital in 2001 (not including cash) by is promising indeed. more than $25 million, or 19 percent. Our new For the fourth consecutive year, we are honored systems and processes have also enabled us to to report that our Company has earned a place on communicate more effectively with our customers Fortune magazine’s list of “The 100 Best Companies and brokers, reduce the average number of days it to Work For.” We are very proud that more than takes to collect on our receivables, increase our 40 percent of our employees have been with us inventory turns, and improve our order accuracy 10 years or more, and we are deeply gratified that and on-time deliveries. they cite a “close-knit, family feeling,” as the best Our efforts to reengineer our business part about working for our Company. processes with the help of technology are not To our dedicated family of employees and to complete. We will be making additional invest- our loyal consumers, customers, suppliers, and ments over the next two years or so, but we now shareholders, we extend our deepest thanks. Tim Smucker Richard Smucker 7 FIVE -YEAR SUMMARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 Year Ended April 30, Statement of Income: Net sales(1)(2) Income before cumulative effect $651,242 $641,885 $612,662 $574,855 $534,723 of change in accounting method(1)(3) 31,659 26,357 37,763 36,348 30,935 Cumulative effect of change in accounting method(1)(4) Net income Financial Position: Long - term debt Total assets (992) 30,667 — 26,357 — 37,763 (2,958) 33,390 — 30,935 135,000 470,469 75,000 466,054 — 425,881 — 399,690 — 381,502 Other Data: Earnings per Common Share: Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting method(1)(3) Cumulative effect of change in accounting method(1)(4) Net income 1.25 (0.04) 1.21 Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting method – assuming dilution(1)(3) 1.23 Cumulative effect of change in accounting method – assuming dilution(1)(4) Net income – assuming dilution (0.04) 1.19 Dividends declared per Common Share 0.64 0.92 — 0.92 0.92 — 0.92 0.61 1.30 — 1.30 1.29 — 1.29 0.57 1.25 (0.10) 1.15 1.24 (0.10) 1.14 0.53 1.06 — 1.06 1.06 — 1.06 0.52 (1) Reflects, in 2001, the impact of adopting the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements (SAB 101), as discussed in Note A to the consolidated financial statements. Had SAB 101 been retroactively applied to all periods presented, earnings per Common Share would have been $0.01 lower in 1999. (2) Net sales reflect accounting reclassifications in accordance with adopting the provisions of the Emerging Issues Task Force of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Issue No. 00-10, Accounting for Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs (EITF 00-10), and Issue No. 00-14, Accounting for Certain Sales Incentives (EITF 00-14), as discussed in Note A to the consol- idated financial statements. (3) Includes, in 2001, a nonrecurring charge of $2,152 ($1,313 after tax) or $0.05 per share relating to the sale of the former Mrs. Smith’s real estate, and in 2000, nonrecurring charges of $14,492 ($9,626 after tax) or $0.34 per share relating to the impairment of certain long-lived assets, as discussed in Note C to the consolidated financial statements. (4) Reflects, in 1998, the cumulative effect of adopting the provisions of the Emerging Issues Task Force of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Issue No. 97-13, Accounting for Costs Incurred in Connection with a Consulting Contract that Combines Business Process Reengineering and Information Technology Transformation (EITF 97-13). 8 SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following is a summary of unaudited quarterly results of operations for the years ended April 30, 2001 and 2000. (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) Quarter Ended Net Sales(2) Gross Profit(2) 2001(1) 2000 July 31 October 31 January 31 April 30 July 31 October 31 January 31 April 30 $166,328 169,837 153,628 161,449 $163,724 166,444 152,630 159,087 $55,924 54,372 52,443 50,023 $55,804 52,718 52,367 48,135 Net Income per Common Share Net Income per Common Share – Assuming Dilution Income Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Method(3)(4) $ 9,558 6,209 7,039 8,853 $11,037 9,389 4,963 968 Net Income $ 8,566 6,209 7,039 8,853 $11,037 9,389 4,963 968 Income Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Method(3)(4) $0.34 0.25 0.29 0.37 $0.38 0.33 0.17 0.03 Income Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Net Method(3)(4) Income $0.34 0.24 0.29 0.36 $0.38 0.32 0.17 0.03 $0.30 0.24 0.29 0.36 $0.38 0.32 0.17 0.03 Net Income $0.30 0.25 0.29 0.37 $0.38 0.33 0.17 0.03 (1) Reflects, in 2001, restatements of previously reported quarterly information in accordance with adopting the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements (SAB 101), accounted for as a cumulative effect of change in accounting method as discussed in Note A to the consolidated financial statements. (2) Reflects reclassifications in accordance with adopting the provisions of the Emerging Issues Task Force of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Issue No. 00-10, Accounting for Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs (EITF 00-10), and Issue No. 00-14, Accounting for Certain Sales Incentives (EITF 00-14), as discussed in Note A to the consolidated financial statements. (3) Includes nonrecurring charges during fiscal 2001 second quarter of $1,313 ($0.05 per share) relating to the sale of the former Mrs. Smith’s real estate, and fiscal 2000 third and fourth quarters of $3,192 ($0.11 per share) and $6,434 ($0.23 per share), respectively, relat- ing to the impairment of certain long-lived assets as discussed in Note C to the consolidated financial statements. (4) Fiscal 2001 fourth quarter income was increased by $1,100 ($0.05 per share) resulting from adjustments to the effective income tax rate. Annual earnings per share may not equal the sum of the individual quarters due to differences in the average number of shares out- standing during the respective periods. STOCK PRICE DATA The Company’s Common Shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange – ticker symbol SJM. The table below presents the high and low market prices for the shares and the quarterly dividends declared. There were 8,117 shareholders of record as of June 15, 2001. 2001 2000 Quarter Ended July 31 October 31 January 31 April 30 July 31 October 31 January 31 April 30 High $19.50 25.00 29.00 29.00 $25.75 24.19 21.38 18.50 Low Dividends $15.75 17.88 21.63 23.95 $20.06 19.50 17.00 15.00 $0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 $0.15 0.15 0.15 0.16 On August 29, 2000, the Company combined its Class A and Class B Common Shares into a single class of common shares with terms similar to the former Class A Common Shares. The 2001 first quarter information and all 2000 information listed above indicates the high and low reported sales price per share for the former Class A Common Shares. See Note K to the consolidated financial statements. 9 MANAGEMENT(cid:213)S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS v Comparison of 2001 with 2000 Sales in fiscal 2001 were $651,242,000, up from $641,885,000 in the prior year. Domestic sales were $557,921,000, up 1% over fiscal 2000, while the inter- national segment realized an increase of $2,760,000 or 3%. Excluding the impact of nonrecurring charges in both years and the cumulative effect of an accounting change in fiscal 2001, earnings for the year were $32,972,000 or $1.30 per share compared to $35,983,000 or $1.26 last year. Including the impact of nonrecurring charges and change in accounting method, earnings were $30,667,000 or $1.21 per share compared to $26,357,000 or $0.92 last year. In the domestic segment, the Company’s consumer business grew 4%, due primarily to an increase in sales of sugar-free fruit spreads and natural peanut butters, along with growth in the warehouse club channel. The Company also saw 4% growth in its foodservice business, driven in large part by the con- tinued success of the Smucker’s Uncrustables line of thaw-and-serve peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in its schools market. Sales of traditional portion control items were flat compared to last year. The specialty business was up for the year due primarily to new product sales. In the beverage area, sales of tively impacted by exchange rates and increased competitive activity in the Company’s Australian market. Sales in Mexico and the Company’s European and Middle East markets were also down. The impact of a strong U.S. dollar, primarily in com- parison to the Australian and Canadian dollars, resulted in fiscal 2001 sales being approximately $6,585,000 less than they would have been had exchange rates been equal to prior year levels. Had exchange rates remained constant, international sales would have been up 10%. The cost of products sold as a percentage of net sales remained constant with last year at 67.3% versus 67.4%. During the year, the Company benefited from the lower cost of fruit packed during the summer months. However, these savings were partially offset by the impact of revaluing carryover fruit inventories (i.e., fruit packed in the prior fiscal year) to reflect the current lower cost. The savings were also offset by increased energy costs, which were up 20% over fiscal 2000, and higher freight costs. Selling, distribu- tion, and administrative (SD&A) expenses increased at approximately the same rate as sales. Marketing expenses were up 7% over the prior year related to the introduction of new products. This was some- what offset by a 2% decrease in selling expenses and a less than 1% increase in administrative costs. The R. W. Knudsen Family and Santa Cruz Organic During the second quarter, the Company finalized products continue to grow. However, overall bever- the sale of the former Mrs. Smith’s real estate in age sales were flat compared to last year due to soft- Pottstown, Pennsylvania, resulting in a pretax loss of ness in After The Fall brand sales. In the industrial approximately $2,152,000 or $0.05 per share. This area, domestic sales were below last year, as sales transaction represents the final nonrecurring charge with new customers did not fully offset declines in relating to the previously announced financial sales with certain existing customers. The Company review of certain businesses and assets by the continues to place emphasis on diversifying its cus- Company, initiated in fiscal 2000. The total amount tomer base in this area to minimize the impact of any of nonrecurring charges taken in connection with further decline in sales resulting from ongoing com- the review was $16,644,000, with $14,492,000 of that petitive pricing pressures. amount taken in fiscal 2000 and the remainder in the In the international segment, the increase came from current fiscal year. a full year inclusion of the Company’s Brazilian oper- Interest expense increased over the prior year due to ation. The Company’s Canadian business performed the long-term debt placement completed during the well, contributing to overall segment performance second quarter of the fiscal year (see Capital for the second consecutive year. Sales were nega- Resources and Liquidity). During the year, the 10 Company capitalized approximately $891,000 of nesses and the addition of production facilities in interest, primarily associated with the Company’s new geographical regions. The Canadian business information technology reengineering (ITR) project. contributed significantly to both international sales The effective income tax rate for the year was 36.6% compared to 36.5% in fiscal 2000. and profits as sales increased approximately 11% over fiscal 1999. Sales also increased in the Australian market and the export business in Europe. The Company’s acquisition in December 1999 of a fruit Comparison of 2000 with 1999 ingredient business in Brazil and sales from the new Consolidated sales in fiscal 2000 were $641,885,000, up 5% from $612,662,000 in fiscal 1999. Domestic segment sales increased $14,170,000 or 3%, while the international segment was up $15,053,000 or 20%. Excluding the impact of nonrecurring charges, earnings for the year decreased from $37,763,000, or $1.30 per share in fiscal 1999 to $35,983,000, or $1.26 per share. Including the impact of the nonre- curring charges, which is explained below, fiscal 2000 earnings were $26,357,000 or $0.92 per share. production facility in Scotland contributed approxi- mately $6,300,000 in sales. For the second consecu- tive year, sales in Mexico increased in excess of 40%. The Mexican business also earned a profit for the first time. In addition, the impact of favorable exchange rates contributed $1,953,000 to the increase in inter- national sales. Gross margin was consistent with fiscal 1999 at 32.6%, as increases in certain fruit costs and manu- facturing overhead were offset by improved manu- In the domestic segment, the majority of the sales facturing efficiencies and lower costs on certain raw increase came from the foodservice market, primar- materials. SD&A costs increased at a greater rate ily as a result of three factors: (i) volume growth in than sales due to increased selling expenses in the the portion control category; (ii) the addition of Lea & grocery channel and selling costs associated with Perrins products to the foodservice product line, as a expanded distribution of Uncrustables into school result of a distribution agreement with Lea & Perrins, lunch programs. Distribution costs also were up due Inc.; and (iii) sales of the new Smucker’s Uncrustables to higher operating costs at certain distribution cen- peanut butter and jelly sandwich. In the consumer ters and higher fuel costs in the latter part of the year. market, overall sales were even with last year, as Marketing expenditures were up approximately 5% stronger sales in the warehouse club channel offset due to investments in support of new products and a slight decrease in the grocery channel. Despite the businesses, primarily in the consumer, consumer slight decline in grocery channel sales, the direct, and international markets. Corporate admin- Company’s share of the domestic fruit spreads istrative overhead also contributed to the increase in market hit record levels, passing the 40% share level. SD&A, as these expenses increased 11%, primarily The specialty foods business also contributed to due to planned costs associated with the Company’s overall sales growth, as sales increased 8% over ITR project. fiscal 1999. Finally, the inclusion of sales from the Company’s new retail store, along with an increase in catalog and on-line sales, resulted in an overall increase in the consumer direct market. While sales in the industrial market increased modestly overall, industrial sales in the domestic segment declined approximately 3% from fiscal 1999 due to softness in sales with two large customers. Interest expense increased significantly over fiscal 1999 due to the long-term debt placement completed during the first quarter of the fiscal year. During fiscal 2000, the Company capitalized approximately $1,069,000 of interest associated with the ITR project. The Company’s effective income tax rate for the year was 36.5%, down from 38.7% in fiscal 1999, reflect- In the international segment, the increase in sales ing increased benefits from tax credits on a lower came from a combination of growth in existing busi- base of taxable income. 11 During fiscal 2000, the Company initiated a financial $18.50 per share during the year in conjunction with review of its businesses and assets, with a focus on the Company’s shareholder value enhancement those assets considered nonstrategic or underper- plan. The Company funded these repurchases with a forming. This review resulted in a nonrecurring, combination of proceeds from the debt noted above noncash charge of $14,492,000 ($9,626,000 net of and available cash. The weighted average interest tax) or $0.34 per share. Approximately $10,700,000 rate on the notes is 7.83% and is payable each of the charge resulted from the write-down of the March 1st and September 1st. The notes mature over carrying value of certain intangible assets, primarily terms of five to ten years. goodwill relating to previous acquisitions. In addi- tion, certain capitalized costs associated with unused or abandoned software acquired as part of the Company’s ITR project and other abandoned fixed assets were written off. Capital expenditures for fiscal 2002 are budgeted at $20,000,000. Assuming there are no material acqui- sitions or other significant investments, the Company believes that cash on hand, together with cash gen- erated by operations and existing lines of credit, will The write-down of the intangible assets was based be sufficient to meet its fiscal 2002 requirements, on the Company’s estimate of fair market value including the payment of dividends. using future discounted cash flows projected to be generated by the respective assets under review, over their estimated useful lives. Based upon the results of this analysis, the expected useful lives of the assets were reduced from periods ranging from five to forty years, to a range of two to ten years. CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY v The financial position of the Company remains strong with an increase in cash and cash equivalents of $27,352,000 during the year. The increase in cash and cash equivalents reflects cash generated by operations of $88,196,000 together with proceeds from the Company’s $60,000,000, senior, unsecured fixed-rate notes, issued in August 2000. The increase in cash generated from operations is partially the result of active management of inventory and RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS v In 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (SFAS 133), which as amended, is effective for the Company in fiscal 2002. Because of the Company’s minimal use of derivative financial instruments, the adoption of this statement will not have a material impact on the earnings or financial position of the Company. MARKET RISK DISCLOSURES v accounts receivable levels, down $13,516,000 and The following discussions about the Company’s $6,532,000, respectively, compared to April 30, 2000. market risk disclosures involve forward-looking Fiscal 2001 capital expenditures totaled $29,385,000, including capitalized software and consulting costs in connection with the Company’s ongoing ITR project. In addition to capital expenditures, other statements. Actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The Company is exposed to market risk related to changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. significant uses of cash during the year included Interest Rate Risk. The fair value of the Company’s the payment of dividends and the repurchase of cash and short-term investment portfolio, and the fair Common Shares. Dividends paid on Common Shares value of notes receivable and payable at April 30, 2001, increased to $0.64 per share or $16,686,000, while approximated carrying value. Exposure to interest 4,272,524 Common Shares were repurchased at rate risk on the Company’s long-term debt is mitigated 12 since it is at a fixed rate until maturity. Market risk, fiscal 2001. As the Company has expanded its inter- as measured by the change in fair value resulting national operations, its sales and expenses denomi- from a hypothetical 10% change in interest rates, is nated in foreign currencies have increased. Thus, not material. Based on the Company’s overall inter- certain sales and expenses have been, and are est rate exposure as of and during the year ended expected to be, subject to the effect of foreign cur- April 30, 2001, a hypothetical 10% movement in rency fluctuations and these fluctuations may have interest rates relating to the Company’s variable rate an impact on operating results. borrowings would not materially affect the Company’s results of operations. Foreign Currency Exchange Risk. After analyzing the risk, the Company has determined its foreign cur- rency exposure on future earnings or cash flows is not significant, and has chosen at this time not to CERTAIN FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS v hedge its foreign currency exposure. Therefore, it has This annual report includes certain forward-looking not entered into any forward foreign exchange con- statements that are based on current expectations tracts to hedge foreign currency transactions. and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties The Company has operations outside the United States with foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities, primarily denominated in Australian and Canadian dollars. Because the Company has foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities, financial exposure may result, primarily from the timing of transactions and the movement of exchange rates. The unhedged foreign currency balance sheet expo- sures as of April 30, 2001, are not expected to result in a significant impact on future earnings or cash flows. that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not lim- ited to, the success and cost of introducing new prod- ucts, general competitive activity in the market, the ability of business areas to achieve sales targets and the costs associated with attempting to do so, the ability of the Company to successfully effect price increases, the ability to improve sales and earnings performance in the Company’s formulated ingredient business, costs associated with the implementation of new business and information systems, raw mate- Revenues from customers outside the United States rial and ingredient cost trends, and foreign currency represented approximately 14% of net sales during exchange and interest rate fluctuations. 13 MANAGEMENT(cid:213)S REPORT ON RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING Management of The J. M. Smucker Company is responsible for the preparation, integrity, accuracy, and con- sistency of the consolidated financial statements and the related financial information in this report. Such information has been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and is based on our best estimates and judgments. The Company maintains systems of internal accounting controls supported by formal policies and procedures which are communicated throughout the Company. There is an extensive program of audits performed by the Company’s internal audit staff and independent auditors designed to evaluate the adequacy of and adherence to these controls, policies, and procedures. Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors, has audited the Company’s financial statements. Management has made all financial records and related data available to Ernst & Young LLP during its audit. The Company’s Audit Committee, comprising three nonemployee members of the Board, meets regularly with the independent auditors and management to review the work of the internal audit staff and the work, audit scope, timing arrangements, and fees of the independent auditors. The Audit Committee also regularly satis- fies itself as to the adequacy of controls, systems, and financial records. The manager of the internal audit department is required to report directly to the Chair of the Audit Committee as to internal audit matters. It is the Company’s best judgment that its policies and procedures, its program of internal and independent audits, and the oversight activity of the Audit Committee work together to provide reasonable assurance that the operations of the Company are conducted according to law and in compliance with the high standards of business ethics and conduct to which the Company subscribes. Timothy P. Smucker Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer Steven J. Ellcessor Vice President — Finance and Administration, Secretary, and General Counsel REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Board of Directors and Shareholders The J. M. Smucker Company We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of The J. M. Smucker Company as of April 30, 2001 and 2000, and the related statements of consolidated income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended April 30, 2001. 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 in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the finan- cial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence sup- porting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consoli- dated financial position of The J. M. Smucker Company at April 30, 2001 and 2000, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended April 30, 2001, in conform- ity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Akron, Ohio June 6, 2001 14 STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME The J. M. Smucker Company (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) 2001 2000 1999 Year Ended April 30, Net sales Cost of products sold Gross Profit Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses Nonrecurring charge Operating Income Interest income Interest expense Other income–net Income Before Income Taxes and Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Method Income taxes Income Before Cumulative Effect of Change in $651,242 $641,885 $612,662 438,480 432,861 412,658 212,762 155,973 2,152 54,637 2,918 (7,787) 192 209,024 153,297 14,492 41,235 2,706 (3,111) 701 200,004 141,029 — 58,975 1,948 (179) 887 49,960 18,301 41,531 15,174 61,631 23,868 Accounting Method 31,659 26,357 37,763 Cumulative effect of change in accounting method, net of tax benefit of $572 Net Income (992) — — $ 30,667 $ 26,357 $ 37,763 Earnings per Common Share: Income Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Method $ 1.25 $ 0.92 $ 1.30 Cumulative effect of change in accounting method (0.04) — — Net Income per Common Share $ 1.21 $ 0.92 $ 1.30 Earnings per Common Share –Assuming Dilution: Income Before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Method Cumulative effect of change in accounting method $ 1.23 $ 0.92 $ 1.29 (0.04) — — Net Income per Common Share –Assuming Dilution $ 1.19 $ 0.92 $ 1.29 See notes to consolidated financial statements 15 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS The J. M. Smucker Company ASSETS (Dollars in thousands) Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts Inventories: Finished products Raw materials, containers, and supplies Other current assets Total Current Assets Property, Plant, and Equipment Land and land improvements Buildings and fixtures Machinery and equipment Construction in progress Accumulated depreciation Total Property, Plant, and Equipment Other Noncurrent Assets Goodwill Trademarks and patents Other assets Total Other Noncurrent Assets 16 April 30, 2001 2000 $ 51,125 $ 23,773 55,986 62,518 52,034 55,965 52,653 68,862 107,999 121,515 13,956 11,996 229,066 219,802 17,684 79,862 18,479 87,803 247,235 214,012 17,072 29,507 361,853 349,801 (190,283) (175,153) 171,570 174,648 33,788 11,848 24,197 36,795 13,490 21,319 69,833 71,604 $470,469 $466,054 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS(cid:213) EQUITY (Dollars in thousands) Current Liabilities Accounts payable Salaries, wages, and additional compensation Accrued marketing and merchandising Income taxes Dividends payable Other current liabilities Total Current Liabilities Noncurrent Liabilities Long-term debt Postretirement benefits other than pensions Deferred income taxes Other noncurrent liabilities Total Noncurrent Liabilities Shareholders’ Equity Serial Preferred Shares – no par value: April 30, 2001 2000 $ 29,967 $ 23,190 15,250 13,772 8,559 414 3,897 9,016 8,718 1,687 4,488 7,004 67,103 58,859 135,000 14,224 4,981 2,050 75,000 13,593 3,221 1,908 156,255 93,722 Authorized–3,000,000 shares; outstanding – none — — Common Shares – no par value: Authorized –70,000,000 shares; outstanding –24,359,281 in 2001 and 28,325,280 in 2000 (net of 8,065,295 and 4,099,296 treasury shares, respectively), at stated value Additional capital Retained income Less: Deferred compensation Amount due from ESOP Trust Accumulated other comprehensive loss Total Shareholders’ Equity 6,090 19,278 7,081 17,190 249,552 310,843 (2,248) (8,926) (16,635) (3,091) (9,223) (9,327) 247,111 313,473 $470,469 $466,054 See notes to consolidated financial statements 17 STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS The J. M. Smucker Company (Dollars in thousands) Operating Activities Net income Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation Amortization Nonrecurring charge, net of tax benefit Cumulative effect of change in accounting method, net of tax benefit Deferred income tax expense (benefit) Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect from business acquisitions: Trade receivables Inventories Other current assets Accounts payable and accrued items Income taxes Other – net Year Ended April 30, 2001 2000 1999 $30,667 $26,357 $37,763 22,521 4,400 1,313 21,674 4,524 9,626 992 2,040 — (3,872) 5,196 11,858 3,830 10,216 923 (5,760) (11,678) (6,924) (733) (8,600) 2,628 (731) 19,660 3,734 — — 120 (2,627) (9,332) 1,587 (4,842) (1,292) (965) Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 88,196 32,271 43,806 Investing Activities Additions to property, plant, and equipment Businesses acquired – net of cash acquired Disposal of property, plant, and equipment Other – net (29,385) (32,240) — 278 1,495 (9,056) 91 1,387 (38,693) (26,590) 747 1,288 Net Cash Used for Investing Activities (27,612) (39,818) (63,248) Financing Activities Proceeds from long-term debt Proceeds from (repayment of ) short-term debt – net Purchase of treasury shares Dividends paid Net amount received from ESOP Trust Other – net 60,000 — (80,964) (16,686) 297 5,028 75,000 (8,966) (17,654) (17,212) 303 (217) Net Cash (Used for) Provided by Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (32,325) 31,254 (907) (615) — 8,966 (811) (16,246) 261 101 (7,729) (349) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 27,352 23,773 23,092 (27,520) 681 28,201 Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year $51,125 $23,773 $ 681 ( ) Denotes use of cash See notes to consolidated financial statements 18 Net income Foreign currency translation adjustment Comprehensive Income Net income Foreign currency translation adjustment Comprehensive Income Net income Foreign currency translation adjustment Comprehensive Income STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED SHAREHOLDERS(cid:213) EQUITY The J. M. Smucker Company (Dollars in thousands) Common Shares Additional Capital Retained Income Deferred Compen- sation Amount Due From ESOP Trust Accumulated Other Compre- hensive Loss Total Shareholders’ Equity Balance at May 1,1998 $7,286 $14,608 $298,316 $(2,255) $(9,787) $ (5,991) $302,177 37,763 37,763 Purchase of treasury shares Stock plans Cash dividends declared– (8) 12 $0.57 a share Other (786) (92) 254 (16,541) (17) 360 653 261 Balance at April 30, 1999 7,290 15,604 318,660 (2,001) (9,526) (5,698) 324,329 26,357 26,357 Purchase of treasury shares (237) (566) (16,851) Stock plans 28 1,570 (1,090) Cash dividends declared – $0.61 a share Other (17,323) 582 303 Balance at April 30, 2000 7,081 17,190 310,843 (3,091) (9,223) (9,327) 313,473 30,667 30,667 Purchase of treasury shares (1,074) (4,027) (75,863) Stock plans 83 4,820 843 Cash dividends declared – $0.64 a share Other (16,095) 1,295 297 Balance at April 30, 2001 $6,090 $19,278 $249,552 $(2,248) $(8,926) $(16,635) $247,111 See notes to consolidated financial statements 19 293 293 38,056 (811) 534 (16,541) 914 (3,629) (3,629) 22,728 (17,654) 508 (17,323) 885 (7,308) (7,308) 23,359 (80,964) 5,746 (16,095) 1,592 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The J. M. Smucker Company NOTE A: ACCOUNTING POLICIES v Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts are eliminated in consolidation. Financial Instruments: Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentra- tions of credit risk consist principally of cash investments and accounts receivable. The Company places its cash investments with high quality financial institutions and limits the amount of credit exposure to any one institution. The Company considers all short-term investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. With respect to accounts receivable, concentration of credit risk is limited due to the large number of customers. The Company does not require collateral from its customers. The fair value of the Company’s financial instruments, including long-term debt, approximates the carrying amounts. Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Revenue Recognition: In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements (SAB 101), which among other guidance clarified the Staff’s view on various revenue recognition and reporting matters. As a result, effective May 1, 2000, the Company adopted a change in the method of accounting for shipments to customers. Under the new account- ing method, the Company recognizes revenue on shipments on the date the merchandise is received by the customer and title transfers. The implementation of the change has been accounted for as a change in accounting method and applied cumulatively as if the change occurred at May 1, 2000. The effect of the change was a one-time, noncash reduc- tion to the Company’s earnings of $992,000 (net of tax of $572,000) or approximately $0.04 per share, which is included in operations for the year ended April 30, 2001. The impact of the accounting change on a pro forma basis, assuming the accounting change was made retroactively to prior periods, is not significant in any year presented. Shipping and Handling Costs: During fiscal 2001, the Company adopted the provisions of the Emerging Issues Task Force of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Issue No. 00-10, Accounting for Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs (EITF 00-10). EITF 00-10 addresses the accounting for shipping and handling costs billed to cus- tomers and prohibits the netting of such costs against related revenue. The adoption of EITF 00-10 had no impact on the Company’s net income. Net sales have been reclassified to conform to the requirements of EITF 00 -10. Shipping and handling costs are included in cost of products sold. Sales Incentives: During fiscal 2001, the Company adopted the provisions of the Emerging Issues Task Force of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Issue No. 00-14, Accounting for Certain Sales Incentives (EITF 00-14). EITF 00-14 addresses the classification of sales incentives offered to consumers and requires reporting of cash incentives as a reduction of revenue rather than as a selling expense. The adoption of EITF 00-14 had no impact on the Company’s net income. These costs have been reclassified to net sales to conform to the requirements of EITF 00-14. Stock Compensation: The Company has elected to follow Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (APB 25), and related interpretations in accounting for its employee stock options. Under APB 25, because the exercise price of the Company’s employee stock options equals the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant, no compensation expense is recognized (see Note H). Inventories: The Company values its inventories at the lower of cost or market, with market defined as replacement value. Cost is determined on the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for the majority of domestic inventories. Inventories not on the LIFO method are valued principally by the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. If the FIFO method (which approximates current cost) had been used for all inventories, the balances would have been $6,176,000 and $11,644,000 higher at April 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively. 20 Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: Goodwill and other intangible assets, principally trademarks and patents, are being amortized using the straight-line method over periods ranging from 5 to 40 years. The Company continually evaluates whether events or circumstances have occurred which would indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable or that the useful life warrants revision. When trended downturns in business indicate that goodwill and other intangible assets should be evaluated for possible impairment, the Company analyzes the future recoverability of the asset using an estimate of the related undiscounted future cash flows of the related business, and recognizes any adjustment to the asset’s carrying value on a current basis (see Note C). Accumulated amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets at April 30, 2001 and 2000, was $30,300,000 and $26,879,000, respectively. Property, Plant, and Equipment: Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets (3 to 15 years for machinery and equipment, and 10 to 40 years for buildings, fixtures, and improvements). The Company leases certain land, buildings, and equipment for varying periods of time, with renewal options. Leases of cold storage facilities are continually renewed. Total rental expense in 2001, 2000, and 1999 totaled $14,022,000, $14,042,000, and $12,762,000, respectively. Rental expense for cold storage facilities, that are based on quantities stored, amounted to $5,514,000, $5,283,000, and $4,999,000 in 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively. Software Costs: The Company capitalizes significant costs associated with the development and installation of internal use software. Amounts deferred are amortized over the estimated useful lives of the software, rang- ing from 3 to 7 years, beginning with the project’s completion. Net deferred internal use software costs as of April 30, 2001 and 2000, were $29,805,000 and $24,321,000, respectively, of which $7,382,000 and $17,468,000 were included in construction in progress. Interest costs of $891,000, $1,069,000, and $528,000 were capital- ized during fiscal 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively. Foreign Currency Translation: Assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are translated using the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, while income and expenses are translated using average rates. Translation adjustments are reported as a component of shareholders’ equity in accumulated other comprehensive loss. Advertising Expense: Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense was $14,178,000, $12,855,000, and $12,685,000 in fiscal 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively. Recently Issued Accounting Standards: In 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (SFAS 133), which as amended, is effective for the Company in fiscal 2002. Because of the Company’s minimal use of deriv- ative financial instruments, the adoption of this statement will not have a material impact on the earnings or financial position of the Company. Reclassifications: Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year classifications. Risks and Uncertainties: In the domestic markets, the Company’s products are primarily sold through bro- kers to chain, wholesale, cooperative, independent grocery accounts and other consumer markets, to food- service distributors and chains including hotels, restaurants, schools and other institutions, and to other food manufacturers. The Company’s distribution outside the United States is principally in Canada, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, the Pacific Rim, and Greater Europe. The fruit raw materials used by the Company are generally pur- chased from independent growers and suppliers. Because of the seasonal nature and volatility of quantities of most of the crops on which the Company depends, it is necessary to prepare and freeze stocks of fruit and fruit juices and to maintain them in cold storage warehouses. The Company believes there is no concentration of risk with any single customer or supplier whose failure or nonperformance would materially affect the Company’s results. In addition, the Company insures its business and assets in each country against insurable risks, as and to the extent that it deems appropriate, based upon an analysis of the relative risks and costs. The Company believes that the risk of loss from noninsurable events would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operations as a whole. 21 NOTE B: OPERATING SEGMENTS v The Company operates in one industry: the manufacturing and marketing of food products. The Company has two reportable segments: domestic and international. The domestic segment represents the aggregation of the consumer, foodservice, beverage, specialty foods, and industrial business areas. Food products are distributed through various retail channels including grocery, mass retail, military, warehouse club, health food, and spe- cialty food markets along with restaurants, health care facilities, schools, and other institutions throughout the United States. These products include a variety of fruit spreads, dessert toppings, peanut butters, frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, industrial fruit products, fruit and vegetable juices, beverages, syrups, condiments, and gift packages. The international segment consists of products that are similar in nature to those in the domestic segment but are distributed to geographical markets outside of the United States. The following table sets forth operating segments information: (Dollars in thousands) Net sales: Domestic International Total net sales Depreciation: Domestic International Total depreciation Segment profit: Domestic International Total segment profit Interest income Interest expense Amortization expense Nonrecurring charge Corporate administrative expenses Other unallocated income (expenses) Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of Year Ended April 30, 2001 2000 1999 $557,921 $551,324 $537,154 93,321 90,561 75,508 $651,242 $641,885 $612,662 $ 20,484 $ 19,789 $ 18,296 2,037 1,885 1,364 $ 22,521 $ 21,674 $ 19,660 $ 87,276 $ 89,570 $ 94,489 8,415 10,387 7,134 95,691 99,957 101,623 2,918 (7,787) (4,400) (2,152) (39,443) 5,133 2,706 (3,111) (4,524) (14,492) (39,371) 366 1,948 (179) (3,734) — (37,912) (115) change in accounting method $ 49,960 $ 41,531 $ 61,631 Assets: Domestic International Total assets Expenditures for additions to long-lived assets, including acquisitions: Domestic International Total expenditures for additions to long-lived assets, including acquisitions 22 $393,386 $387,593 $363,401 77,083 78,461 62,480 $470,469 $466,054 $425,881 $ 27,714 $ 26,012 $ 53,737 1,671 13,824 10,538 $ 29,385 $ 39,836 $ 64,275 Segment profit represents revenue less direct and allocable operating expenses and excludes pretax nonre- curring charges of $2,152,000, relating to the domestic segment in fiscal 2001 and $13,536,000 and $956,000, relating to the domestic and international segments, respectively in 2000 (see Note C). The following table presents product sales information: Fruit spreads Industrial ingredients Portion control Juices and beverages Toppings and syrups Peanut butter Other Total Year Ended April 30, 2001 2000 1999 38% 39% 41% 15 12 10 9 7 9 15 12 10 9 7 8 17 12 10 9 6 5 100% 100% 100% NOTE C: NONRECURRING CHARGE v During fiscal 2001, the Company finalized the sale of the former Mrs. Smith’s real estate in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. In connection with this sale, the Company recorded a nonrecurring, noncash charge of $2,152,000 ($1,313,000 net of tax) or $0.05 per share. This transaction represents the final nonrecurring charge relating to the review of certain businesses and assets as discussed below. During fiscal 2000, the Company recorded a nonrecurring, noncash charge of $14,492,000 ($9,626,000 net of tax) or $0.34 per share. This charge was the result of a financial review by the Company of its businesses and assets, with a focus on those assets considered nonstrategic or underperforming. Approximately $10,700,000 of the charge resulted from the write-down of the carrying value of certain intangible assets, primarily good- will, resulting from previous acquisitions principally in the domestic segment. In addition, certain capitalized costs associated with unused or abandoned software acquired as part of the Company’s information technol- ogy reengineering project and other abandoned fixed assets were written off. The write-down of the intangible assets was based on the Company’s estimate of fair market value using future discounted cash flows projected to be generated by the respective assets under review, over their estimated useful lives. Based upon the results of this analysis, the expected useful lives of the assets were reduced from periods ranging from five to forty years, to a range of two to ten years. 23 NOTE D: EARNINGS PER SHARE v The following table sets forth the computation of earnings per Common Share and earnings per Common Share – assuming dilution: Year Ended April 30, (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) 2001 2000 1999 Numerator: Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting method for earnings per Common Share and earnings per Common Share – assuming dilution $31,659 $26,357 $37,763 Denominator: Denominator for earnings per Common Share – weighted-average shares Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options Restricted stock 25,428,117 28,670,770 29,057,593 148,698 81,442 56,380 23,205 179,679 37,447 Denominator for earnings per Common Share – assuming dilution 25,658,257 28,750,355 29,274,719 Earnings per Common Share before cumulative effect of change in accounting method $ 1.25 $ 0.92 $ 1.30 Earnings per Common Share before cumulative effect of change in accounting method – assuming dilution $ 1.23 $ 0.92 $ 1.29 Options to purchase 245,800 Common Shares at prices ranging from $27.25 to $31.50 per share were outstanding during fiscal 2001 but were not included in the computation of earnings per Common Share – assuming dilution, as the options’ exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the Common Shares and, therefore, the effect would be antidilutive. NOTE E: ACQUISITIONS v During fiscal 2000, the Company utilized cash on hand to complete two acquisitions for a total of $9,056,000. During fiscal 1999, the Company completed five acquisitions for an aggregate of $26,590,000, utilizing cash on hand as well as borrowings under the Company’s uncommitted lines of credit. Each of the acquisitions was accounted for as a purchase and the results of operations of the acquired com- panies were included in the consolidated results of the Company from their respective acquisition dates. As a result of the acquisitions, approximately $2,869,000 and $15,054,000 in goodwill and $2,213,000 and $6,393,000 in trademarks were recorded in 2000 and 1999, respectively, and are being amortized using the straight-line method over periods of 10 to 20 years. NOTE F: PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS v The Company has pension plans covering substantially all of its employees. Benefits are based on the employee’s years of service and compensation. The Company’s plans are funded in conformity with the fund- ing requirements of applicable government regulations. In addition to providing pension benefits, the Company sponsors several unfunded defined postretirement plans that provide health care and life insurance benefits to substantially all active and retired domestic 24 employees not covered by certain collective bargaining agreements, and their covered dependents and bene- ficiaries. These plans are contributory, with retiree contributions adjusted periodically, and contain other cost- sharing features, such as deductibles and coinsurance. Covered employees generally are eligible for these benefits when they reach age 55 and attain 10 years of credited service. Net periodic benefit cost included the following components: (Dollars in thousands) Year Ended April 30, Service cost Interest cost Expected return on plan assets Amortization of prior service cost (credit) Amortization of initial net asset Recognized net actuarial gain Defined Benefit Pension Plans Other Postretirement Benefits 2001 2000 1999 2001 2000 1999 $2,133 $2,216 $1,841 $424 $ 513 $ 490 5,303 4,668 4,043 (6,571) (6,053) (5,703) 1,086 (142) (823) 927 (91) (272) 489 (91) (322) 673 — (61) — (218) 717 — (61) — (28) 662 — (61) — (27) Net periodic benefit cost $ 986 $1,395 $ 257 $818 $1,141 $1,064 The following table sets forth the combined status of the plans as recognized in the consolidated balance sheets at April 30, 2001 and 2000: Defined Benefit Pension Plans Other Postretirement Benefits April 30, April 30, (Dollars in thousands) 2001 2000 2001 2000 Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of the year $67,670 $67,887 $ 8,560 $ 10,442 Service cost Interest cost Amendments Actuarial loss (gain) Benefits paid 2,133 5,303 30 2,529 (2,767) 2,216 4,668 2,358 (6,947) (2,512) 424 673 — 522 (188) 513 717 — (2,789) (323) Benefit obligation at end of the year $74,898 $67,670 $ 9,991 $ 8,560 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of the year $74,226 $65,254 $ — $ — Actual return on plan assets Asset gain Company contributions Participant contributions Benefits paid 510 — 716 — 7,513 3,061 910 — (2,767) (2,512) — — 188 188 (376) — — 323 175 (498) Fair value of plan assets at end of the year $72,685 $74,226 $ — $ — Funded status of the plans $ (2,213) $ 6,556 $ (9,991) $ (8,560) Unrecognized net actuarial gain Unrecognized prior service cost (credit) Unrecognized initial asset (9,208) 10,222 (999) (18,622) 11,278 (1,141) (3,480) (753) — (4,219) (814) — Accrued benefit cost $ (2,198) $ (1,929) $(14,224) $(13,593) Weighted average assumptions: Discount rate Expected return on plan assets Rate of compensation increase 7.5% 9.0% 4.5% 8.0% 9.0% 5.0% 7.5% — — 8.0% — — 25 For fiscal 2002, the assumed health care cost trend rates are 5.5% for participants under age 65 and 5% for par- ticipants age 65 or older. The rate for participants under age 65 is assumed to decrease to 5% in 2003. The health care cost trend rate assumption has a significant effect on the amount of the obligation and periodic cost reported. A one-percentage point annual change in the assumed health care cost trend rate would have the following effect: (Dollars in thousands) Effect on total service and interest cost components Effect on postretirement benefit obligation One-Percentage Point Increase Decrease $ 229 $1,769 $ (178) $(1,401) The projected benefit obligation applicable to pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets was $11,412,000 and $9,896,000 at April 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively, primarily due to a sup- plemental retirement benefit plan. The accumulated benefit obligation related to the supplemental retirement benefit plan was $8,907,000 and $7,795,000 at April 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Pension plan assets consist of listed stocks and government obligations, including 336,000 of the Company’s Common Shares at April 30, 2001 and 2000. The market value of these shares is $8,790,000 at April 30, 2001. The Company paid dividends of $215,000 on these shares during the year. Prior service costs are being amor- tized over the average remaining service lives of the employees expected to receive benefits. The Company also charged to operations approximately $870,000, $854,000, and $808,000 in 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively, for contributions to foreign pension plans and to plans not administered by the Company on behalf of employees subject to certain labor contracts. These amounts were determined in accordance with foreign actuarial computations and provisions of the labor contracts. The Company is unable to determine its share of either the accumulated plan benefits or net assets available for benefits under such plans. In addition, certain of the Company’s active employees participate in multiemployer plans which provide defined postretirement health care benefits. The aggregate amount contributed to these plans, including the charge for net periodic postretirement benefit costs, totaled $1,719,000, $1,687,000, and $1,569,000 in 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively. NOTE G: SAVINGS PLANS v ESOP: The Company sponsors an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust (ESOP) for domestic, nonrepre- sented employees. The Company has entered into loan agreements with the Trustee of the ESOP for purchases by the ESOP of the Company’s Common Shares in amounts not to exceed a total of 1,200,000 unallocated Common Shares of the Company at any one time. These shares are to be allocated to participants over a period of not less than 20 years. ESOP loans bear interest at 1/2% over prime and are payable as shares are allocated to participants. Interest incurred on ESOP debt was $768,000, $846,000, and $821,000 in 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively. Contributions to the plan are made annually in amounts sufficient to fund ESOP debt repayment. Dividends on unallocated shares are used to reduce expense and were $362,000, $363,000, and $361,000 in 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively. The principal payments received from the ESOP in 2001, 2000, and 1999 were $297,000, $303,000, and $261,000, respectively. 26 The Company measures compensation expense based upon the fair value of the shares committed to be released to plan participants in accordance with Statement of Position 93-6, Employers’ Accounting for Employee Stock Ownership Plans (SOP 93-6). As permitted by SOP 93-6, the Company does not apply the statement to shares purchased prior to December 31, 1992. Since all shares currently held by the ESOP were acquired prior to 1993, the Company will continue to recognize future compensation expense using the cost basis. At April 30, 2001, the ESOP held 565,048 unallocated shares. All shares held by the ESOP were considered outstanding in earnings per share calculations for all periods presented. 401(k) Plan: The Company offers employee savings plans under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code for all domestic employees not covered by certain collective bargaining agreements. The Company’s contri- butions under these plans are based on a specified percentage of employee contributions. Charges to opera- tions for these plans in 2001, 2000, and 1999 were $1,421,000, $1,193,000, and $1,098,000, respectively. NOTE H: STOCK BENEFIT PLANS v The Company provides for equity-based incentives to be awarded to key employees through its 1998 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan, the Restricted Stock Bonus Plan adopted in 1979, and the 1987 Stock Option Plan. 1998 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan: This plan provides for the issuance of stock options and restricted stock, which may include performance criteria, as well as stock appreciation rights, deferred shares, and performance shares. At April 30, 2001, there are 800,332 Common Shares available for future issuance under this plan. Of this total amount available for issuance, the amount of restricted stock available for issuance is limited to 450,000 Common Shares. Restricted stock issued under this plan is subject to a risk of forfeiture for at least three years in the event of termination of employment or failure to meet performance criteria, if any. Options granted under this plan become exercisable at the rate of one-third per year, beginning one year after the date of grant, and the option price is equal to the market value of the shares on the date of the grant. Restricted Stock Bonus Plan: Shares awarded under this plan contain certain restrictions for four years relat- ing, among other things, to forfeiture in the event of termination of employment and to transferability. Shares awarded are issued as of the date of the award and a deferred compensation liability is recorded at the market value of the shares on the date of the award. A corresponding deferred compensation charge is recognized over the period during which restrictions are in effect. There are 49,200 Common Shares available for issuance under the plan at April 30, 2001. In fiscal 2000, 82,000 Common Shares were awarded under this plan. No awards were granted in 2001 and 1999. 1987 Stock Option Plan: Options granted under this plan become exercisable at the rate of one-third per year, beginning one year after the date of grant, and the option price is equal to the market value of the shares on the date of the grant. There are 523,692 Common Shares available for future grant under this plan. As permitted by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock Based Compensation (SFAS 123), the Company has elected to account for the stock options under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (APB 25). If compensation costs for the stock options granted in fiscal 2001, 2000, and 1999 had been determined based on the fair market value method of SFAS 123, the Company’s earnings per share would have been $0.03 to $0.05 less than amounts determined using the intrinsic method of APB 25. 27 The fair value of each option grant was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions: Average expected term (years) Risk-free interest rate Dividend yield Volatility Fair value of options granted Year Ended April 30, 2001 5 5.75% 2.60% 2000 5 6.20% 2.50% 1999 5 4.75% 2.50% 27.00% 26.00% 26.60% $6.13 $5.22 $5.32 A summary of the Company’s stock option activity, and related information follows: Outstanding at May 1, 1998 Granted Exercised Forfeited Outstanding at April 30, 1999 Granted Exercised Forfeited Outstanding at April 30, 2000 Granted Exercised Forfeited Outstanding at April 30, 2001 Exercisable at April 30, 1999 Exercisable at April 30, 2000 Exercisable at April 30, 2001 Weighted- Average Exercise Price Options 2,330,472 $21.10 339,000 (133,102) (10,668) 21.40 15.86 22.04 2,525,702 $21.41 409,000 (245,734) (47,000) 18.22 18.50 18.78 2,641,968 $21.24 411,000 (562,261) (178,324) 23.63 18.45 23.93 2,312,383 $22.13 1,887,702 1,918,301 1,558,282 $21.29 $21.66 $22.41 The following table summarizes the range of exercise prices and weighted-average exercise prices for options outstanding and exercisable at April 30, 2001, under the Company’s stock benefit plans: Range of Exercise Prices $15.94– $23.00 $23.01– $31.50 Outstanding 1,184,915 1,127,468 Weighted- Average Exercise Price $19.10 $25.32 Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (years) 6.6 5.6 Exercisable 837,814 720,468 Weighted- Average Exercise Price $19.09 $26.27 28 NOTE I: LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS v The Company has uncommitted lines of credit providing up to $65,000,000 for short-term borrowings. No amounts were outstanding at April 30, 2001. The interest rate to be charged on any outstanding balance is based on prevailing market rates. Long-term debt consists of the following: (Dollars in thousands) 6.77% Senior Notes due June 1, 2009 7.70% Series A Senior Notes due September 1, 2005 7.87% Series B Senior Notes due September 1, 2007 7.94% Series C Senior Notes due September 1, 2010 Total long-term debt April 30, 2001 2000 $ 75,000 $ 75,000 17,000 33,000 10,000 — — — $135,000 $ 75,000 The notes are unsecured and interest is paid semiannually. Among other restrictions, the note purchase agree- ments contain certain covenants relating to liens, consolidated net worth, and sale of assets as defined in the agreements. The Company is in compliance with all covenants. Interest paid totaled $8,328,000, $2,293,000, and $751,000 in fiscal 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively. NOTE J: INCOME TAXES v Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax reporting. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: (Dollars in thousands) Deferred tax liabilities: Depreciation Other (each less than 5% of total liabilities) Total deferred tax liabilities Deferred tax assets: Postretirement benefits other than pensions Other employee benefits Intangible assets Other (each less than 5% of total assets) Total deferred tax assets Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets Total deferred tax assets less allowance Net deferred tax asset 29 April 30, 2001 2000 $12,639 $12,326 3,900 2,251 16,539 14,577 6,034 4,679 3,396 4,003 5,778 4,196 3,818 4,744 18,112 (1,522) 18,536 (1,728) 16,590 16,808 $ 51 $ 2,231 The Company has recorded a valuation allowance related to certain foreign deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty of their realization. Domestic income and foreign withholding taxes have not been recorded on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries since these amounts are considered to be permanently reinvested. Any additional taxes payable on the earnings of foreign subsidiaries, if remitted, would be partially offset by domestic tax credits and deduc- tions for foreign taxes already paid. Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of change in accounting method is as follows: (Dollars in thousands) Domestic Foreign Year Ended April 30, 2001 2000 1999 $46,277 $36,716 $57,778 3,683 4,815 3,853 Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of change in accounting method $49,960 $41,531 $61,631 The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows: (Dollars in thousands) Current: Federal Foreign State and local Deferred Total income tax expense Year Ended April 30, 2001 2000 1999 $12,688 $15,048 $19,706 1,938 1,635 2,040 2,048 1,950 (3,872) 1,445 2,597 120 $18,301 $15,174 $23,868 A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate and the effective income tax rate follows: Percent of Pretax Income (Dollars in thousands) Year Ended April 30, 2001 2000 1999 Statutory federal income tax rate 35.0% 35.0% 35.0% Increase (decrease) in income taxes resulting from: State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit Research credits Other items Effective income tax rate Income taxes paid 2.1 (0.8) 0.3 3.1 (1.6) — 2.7 (0.8) 1.8 36.6% 36.5% 38.7% $17,792 $19,761 $23,542 30 NOTE K: COMMON SHARES v Reclassification of Common Shares: In August 2000, the Company combined its Class A and Class B Common Shares into a single class of common shares with terms similar to the former Class A Common Shares. In conjunction with this combination, on August 28, 2000, the Company repurchased 4,272,524 Common Shares at $18.50 per share. The Company incurred approximately $1,363,000 of cost related to the combination and repurchase of Common Shares. Such costs were recorded as a reduction of shareholders’ equity. Prior year share information has been reclassified to conform to current year classification. Voting: The Company’s Amended Articles of Incorporation provide that, but for certain exceptions, parties acquiring the Company’s Common Shares will be entitled to cast one vote per share on matters requiring shareholder approval until they have held their shares for four years, after which time they will be entitled to cast ten votes per share. Shareholders’ Rights Plan: Pursuant to a shareholders’ rights plan established during fiscal 1999, each of the Company’s Common Shares outstanding carries a share purchase right issued as a result of a dividend distri- bution declared by the Company’s Board of Directors in April 1999 and distributed to shareholders of record on May 14, 1999. Under the plan, the rights will initially trade together with the Company’s Common Shares and will not be exer- cisable. In the absence of further action by the directors, the rights generally will become exercisable and allow the holder to acquire the Company’s Common Shares at a discounted price if a person or group acquires 10% or more of the outstanding Common Shares. Rights held by persons who exceed the applicable thresholds will be void. Shares held by members of the Smucker family are not subject to the thresholds. If exercisable, each right entitles the shareholder to buy one Common Share at a discounted price. Under certain circumstances, the rights will entitle the holder to buy shares in an acquiring entity at a discounted price. The plan also includes an exchange option. In general, if the rights become exercisable, the directors may, at their option, effect an exchange of part or all of the rights— other than rights that have become void—for Common Shares. Under this option, the Company would issue one Common Share for each right, in each case subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. The Company’s directors may, at their option, redeem all rights for $0.01 per right, generally at any time prior to the rights becoming exercisable. The rights will expire May 14, 2009, unless earlier redeemed, exchanged, or amended by the directors. 31 DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND GENERAL MANAGERS DIRECTORS Vincent C. Byrd Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Market The J. M. Smucker Company Kathryn W. Dindo Vice President FirstEnergy Corp. Akron, Ohio Fred A. Duncan Vice President and General Manager, Industrial Market The J. M. Smucker Company Elizabeth Valk Long Executive Vice President Time Inc. New York, New York Russell G. Mawby Chairman Emeritus W. K. Kellogg Foundation Battle Creek, Michigan Charles S. Mechem, Jr. Retired Chairman Convergys Corporation Cincinnati, Ohio Timothy P. Smucker Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer The J. M. Smucker Company Richard K. Smucker President and Co-Chief Executive Officer The J. M. Smucker Company William H. Steinbrink Former President and Chief Executive Officer CSM Industries, Inc. Cleveland, Ohio William Wrigley, Jr. President and Chief Executive Officer Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company Chicago, Illinois The J. M. Smucker Company OFFICERS & GENERAL MANAGERS Timothy P. Smucker Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer Richard K. Smucker President and Co-Chief Executive Officer Mark R. Belgya Treasurer Vincent C. Byrd Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Market K. Edwin Dountz Vice President – Sales Fred A. Duncan Vice President and General Manager, Industrial Market Steven J. Ellcessor Vice President – Finance and Administration, Secretary, and General Counsel Robert E. Ellis Vice President – Human Resources Donald D. Hurrle, Sr. Vice President – Sales, Grocery Market Richard G. Jirsa Vice President – Information Services and Corporate Controller John D. Milliken Vice President – Logistics Steven T. Oakland Vice President and General Manager, Foodservice Market Richard F. Troyak Vice President – Operations H. Reid Wagstaff Vice President – Government and Environmental Affairs John W. Denman Assistant Corporate Controller 32 M. Ann Harlan Assistant Secretary and Assistant General Counsel Debra A. Marthey Assistant Treasurer Kenneth A. Miller General Manager, Specialty Foods Market Julia L. Sabin General Manager, Beverage Market PROPERTIES Corporate Offices: Orrville, Ohio Domestic Manufacturing Locations: Orrville, Ohio Salinas, California Memphis, Tennessee Ripon, Wisconsin Chico, California Havre de Grace, Maryland New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania West Fargo, North Dakota* Fruit Processing Locations: Watsonville, California Woodburn, Oregon Grandview, Washington Oxnard, California International Manufacturing Locations: Ste-Marie, Quebec, Canada Kyabram, Victoria, Australia Livingston, Scotland São José do Rio Pardo, Brazil Sales Offices:* Toronto, Ontario, Canada Carlton, Victoria, Australia Mexico City, Mexico Staffordshire, England São Paulo, Brazil * Leased properties SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION The J. M. Smucker Company COMPANY(cid:213)S PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS The J. M. Smucker Company, Strawberry Lane, Orrville, Ohio 44667, (330) 682-3000. ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting will be held at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, Tuesday, August 14, 2001, in the Fisher Auditorium at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, 1680 Madison Avenue, Wooster, Ohio. FORM 10-K A copy of the Company’s Form 10-K is available without cost to shareholders who request it by writing to: The J. M. Smucker Company, Strawberry Lane, Orrville, Ohio 44667, Attention: Secretary. TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR FOR THE COMPANY(cid:213)S SHARES The transfer agent and registrar for the Company’s Common Shares is Computershare Investor Services, LLC, 2 North LaSalle Street, P.O. Box A3504, Chicago, Illinois 60602-3504, (800)942-5909. The transfer agent has primary responsibility for share transfers and the cancellation and issuance of share certificates. STOCK LISTING The J. M. Smucker Company’s Common Shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange — ticker symbol SJM. DIVIDENDS The Company’s Board of Directors normally declares a cash dividend each quarter. Dividends are gener- ally payable on the first business day of March, June, September, and December. The record date is two weeks before the payment date. The Company’s dividend disbursement agent is Computershare Investor Services, LLC. SHAREHOLDER INQUIRIES Inquiries regarding dividend payments, loss or nonreceipt of a dividend check, address changes, stock transfers (including name changes, gifts, and inheritances), lost share certificates, and Form 1099 information should be addressed to: Computershare Investor Services, LLC, 2 North LaSalle Street, P.O. Box A3504, Chicago, Illinois 60602-3504, (800)942-5909. All questions, inquiries, remittances, and other correspondences related to dividend reinvestment services should be addressed to: Computershare Investor Services, LLC, 2 North LaSalle Street, P.O. Box A3309, Chicago, Illinois 60602-3309, (800)942-5909. All other inquiries may be directed to: The J. M. Smucker Company, Shareholder Relations, Strawberry Lane, Orrville, Ohio 44667, (330)682-3000. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION To learn more about The J. M. Smucker Company, visit us at www.smucker.com INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Ernst & Young LLP, 222 South Main Street, Akron, Ohio 44308 This annual report includes certain forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Please reference “Certain Forward-Looking Statements” located on page 13 in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis section. Lea & Perrins is a registered trademark of Lea & Perrins, Inc. This annual report was printed on recycled paper Dove and 3Musketeers are registered trademarks of Mars Incorporated. using vegetable-based inks. Walt Disney World is a registered trademark of Walt Disney Company. Design: Susan Kandzer Design Photography: Andy Russetti, Camera Works Printing: Great Lakes Lithograph ® NOW ALL THE GOODNESS OF SMUCKER(cid:213)S¤ IN A STORE You’ve come to love our delicious jams, jellies, and toppings. Now there’s a store with a whole lot more. It’s Simply Smucker’s, a showcase store brimming with all of your favorites. We have over 350 different flavors and varieties, including some of those “hard to find” products, as well as a wide array of household accessories, specialty gifts and gift baskets. We’re just south of Orrville, so stop by when you’re in the neighborhood, or learn more about us online at www.smucker.com. v 333 Wadsworth Road (Rt. 57, 1/4 mile north of Rt. 30) Orrville, Ohio 44667 (330) 684-1500 Monday–Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed Sunday THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY Strawberry Lane Orrville, Ohio 44667 (330) 682-3000 www.smucker.com 

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