UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

FORM 8-K

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act

 

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 20, 2015

 

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

000-04892

64-0500378

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

3320 Woodrow Wilson Avenue

Jackson, MS 39207

(Address of principal executive offices (zip code))

 

601-948-6813

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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Item 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

On July 20, 2015, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal 2015 fourth quarter and year ended May 30, 2015. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.

 

 

Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d)  Exhibits

 

99.1    Press Release issued by the Company on July 20, 2015

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC.

 
 

 
 

 
 

Date: July 20, 2015

By:  

/s/ Timothy A. Dawson

 


Timothy A. Dawson

Director, Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer 

 




Exhibit 99.1

CALM_logo      

Contact:

Dolph Baker, Chairman, President and CEO

 

Timothy A. Dawson, Vice President and CFO

 

(601) 948-6813

 

CAL-MAINE FOODS REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER

AND FISCAL 2015 RESULTS

 

JACKSON, Miss. (July 20, 2015)   Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 30, 2015.

 

Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 were $403.0 million, compared with net sales of $371.6 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.  The Company reported net income of $46.1 million, or $0.96 per basic share and $0.95 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, compared with $31.5 million, or $0.66 per basic share and $0.65 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.  

 

For the fiscal year 2015, net sales were $1,576.1 million, compared with net sales of $1,440.9 million for the prior-year period.  The Company reported net income of $161.3 million, or $3.35 per basic share and $3.33 per diluted share, for fiscal 2015, compared with net income of $109.2 million, or $2.27 per basic share and $2.26 per diluted share, for the same period in fiscal 2014.

 

The net income per share numbers for the fourth quarter and year to date periods for fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 reflect the two-for-one stock split for shares of the Company’s common stock and Class A common stock, effective October 31, 2014.

 

Dolph Baker, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., stated, Our financial and operating performance for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 marked a strong finish to another record year for Cal-Maine Foods.  Sales for the fourth quarter were up 8.5 percent over the prior year, reflecting a 6.2 percent increase in total dozen shell eggs sold and 2.6 percent higher average selling prices compared with the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014. 

 

Throughout fiscal 2015, we have demonstrated consistent execution of our growth strategy with favorable results.  Our sales for the year surpassed the previous year’s record by 9.4 percent,  supported by strong customer demand from three major market sectors - retail, egg products and exports.  We sold 1,063 million dozen shell eggs in fiscal 2015, up 4.9 percent over the prior year and a new annual record for Cal-Maine Foods.    We also reported the highest annual net income in the Company’s history.

 

Specialty egg sales were a key driver of our performance for the year as we continued to expand our market reach.  For fiscal 2015, sales of specialty eggs accounted for 19.8 percent of our total number of shell eggs sold and 27.2 percent of our shell eggs revenue.  With the growing consumer demand for specialty eggs, we have also pursued additional opportunities to further enhance our product mix and offer a wide variety of healthy choices.  In April, we announced a new production joint venture in Texas with Rose Acre Farms to build a state of the art shell egg production complex with capacity for approximately 1.8 million cage-free laying hens.    Construction of the complex has commenced, and the initial flocks are now expected to be placed in November 2015.  This joint venture, Red River Valley Egg Farm, LLC, provides a unique opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for specialty eggs and better serve customers who are looking for a trusted supplier of cage-free eggs.

 

Baker added, “Overall, our operations ran very well in fiscal 2015 as we were able to benefit from more favorable market conditions for most of the year.  We reported operating income of $235.3 million, compared with $146.1 million for the prior year.  Our management team did an exceptional job in managing the critical areas of our operations that make Cal-Maine Foods an efficient, low-cost producer.    Additionally, our average feed costs for the year declined 10.9 percent due to an abundant supply of grain from the record harvest of corn and soybean crops last fall.  Looking ahead, we should have an adequate supply of our primary feed ingredients, but expect that prices will be volatile in the year ahead.

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CALM Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2015 Results

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July 20, 2015 

 

 

The recent outbreaks of Avian Influenza (AI) in the upper Midwestern United States this spring have had a significant impact on our industry.  Due to the outbreaks, it is estimated that the national flock has been reduced by over 40 million laying hens and pullets, or approximately  13 percent.    As a result of the reduced supply, egg prices have moved significantly higher in recent months.  While the warmer summer months seem to have reduced further transmission of AI, egg prices are expected to remain high until the national laying hen flock can be replenished.

 

There have been no positive tests for AI at any of the Cal-Maine Foods locations.  However, we have significantly increased our biosecurity measures at every location, and we continue to monitor the situation every day.  We  are also working closely with the egg industry associations and government health officials to identify ways to mitigate the risk of future outbreaks.

 

Baker concluded, “While AI has created uncertain market conditions for our industry, we remain focused on managing our operations as efficiently and safely as possible.  We are pleased with our execution to date, and believe we have a proven strategy for continued success in the year ahead.  We are well positioned to leverage the additional capacity from our recent joint ventures and other expansion projects underway in Florida, Kansas, Kentucky and TexasOur strong balance sheet also provides the flexibility to pursue new growth opportunities that will improve our operations.  And, we will continue to execute our growth strategy to enhance our product mix, including additional opportunities to market and sell specialty eggs.  Above all, we will work hard to meet the changing demands of our customers with outstanding service.  We look forward to the opportunities ahead for Cal-Maine Foods in fiscal 2016.”

 

For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, Cal-Maine Foods will pay a cash dividend of approximately $0.317 per share to holders of its common and Class A common stock.  Pursuant to Cal-Maine Foods’ variable dividend policy, in each quarter for which the Company reports net income, the Company pays a cash dividend to shareholders in an amount equal to one-third of such quarterly income. No dividends are paid in a quarter for which the Company does not report net income. The amount paid could vary slightly based on the amount of outstanding shares on the record date.  The dividend is payable August 182015, to shareholders of record on August 3, 2015

 

Selected operating statistics for the fourth quarter and year to date periods of fiscal 2015 compared with the prior year periods are shown below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13 Weeks Ended

 

 

52 Weeks Ended

 

 

May 30, 2015

 

May 31, 2014

 

 

May 30, 2015

 

May 31, 2014

Dozen Eggs Sold (000)

 

264,883 

 

249,439 

 

 

1,063,086 

 

1,013,696 

Dozen Eggs Produced (000)

 

201,763 

 

195,630 

 

 

798,842 

 

750,302 

% Specialty Sales (dozen)

 

21.0% 

 

18.7% 

 

 

19.8% 

 

17.2% 

% Specialty Sales (dollars)

 

28.2% 

 

25.2% 

 

 

27.2% 

 

24.3% 

 

Net Average Selling Price (dozen)

$
1.471 

 

$
1.433 

 

 

$
1.429 

 

$
1.362 

Feed Cost (dozen)

 

$
0.406 

 

$
0.485 

 

 

$
0.439 

 

$
0.493 

 

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. is primarily engaged in the production, grading, packing and sale of fresh shell eggs, including conventional, cage-free, organic and nutritionally-enhanced eggs.  The Company, which is headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, is the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the United States and sells the majority of its shell eggs in approximately 29 states across the southwestern, southeastern, mid-western and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.

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CALM Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2015 Results

Page 4

July 20, 2015 

 

Statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  The forward-looking statements are based on management’s current intent, belief, expectations, estimates and projections regarding our company and our industry.  These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that are difficult to predict and may be beyond our control.  The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward‑looking statements include, among others, (i) the risk factors set forth in the Company’s SEC filings (including its Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8‑K), (ii) the risks and hazards inherent in the shell egg business (including disease, pests, weather conditions and potential for recall), (iii) changes in the demand for and market prices of shell eggs and feed costs, (iv) risks, changes or obligations that could result from our future acquisition of new flocks or businesses, and (v) adverse results in pending litigation matters. SEC filings may be obtained from the SEC or the Company’s website, www.calmainefoods.com.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because, while we believe the assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate.  Further, the forward‑looking statements included herein are only made as of the respective dates thereof, or if no date is stated, as of the date hereof.  Except as otherwise required by law, we disclaim any intent or obligation to update publicly these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

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CALM Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2015 Results

Page 4

July 20, 2015 

CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

SUMMARY STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

13 Weeks Ended

 

52 Weeks Ended

 

 

May 30, 2015

 

May 31,

2014

 

May 30, 2015

 

May 31,

2014

Net sales

 

$
403,011 

 

$
371,582 

 

$
1,576,128 

 

$
1,440,907 

Gross profit

 

109,394 

 

91,291 

 

395,721 

 

302,764 

Operating income

 

66,550 

 

47,528 

 

235,335 

 

146,052 

Other income

 

3,629 

 

1,018 

 

11,214 

 

15,790 

Income before income taxes and    noncontrolling interest

 

70,179 

 

48,546 

 

246,549 

 

161,842 

Income before income taxes attributable to Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.

 

70,017 

 

48,332 

 

245,522 

 

161,242 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$
46,114 

 

$
31,492 

 

$
161,254 

 

$
109,207 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Basic

 

$
0.96 

 

$
0.66 

 

$
3.35 

 

$
2.27 

  Diluted

 

$
0.95 

 

$
0.65 

 

$
3.33 

 

$
2.26 

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Basic

 

48,142 

 

48,116 

 

48,136 

 

48,095 

Diluted

 

48,495 

 

48,403 

 

48,437 

 

48,297 

 

SUMMARY BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 30, 2015

 

May 31,

2014

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

Cash and short-term investments

 

$258,628

 

$209,259

Receivables

 

101,977

 

87,516

Inventories

 

146,260

 

146,117

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

2,099

 

2,501

  Current assets

 

508,964

 

445,393

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment (net)

 

358,790

 

314,935

Other noncurrent assets

 

60,899

 

51,333

  Total assets

 

$928,653

 

$811,661

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

$91,481

 

$80,434

Current maturities of long-term debt

 

10,047

 

10,216

Deferred income taxes

 

30,391

 

30,451

  Current liabilities

 

131,919

 

121,101

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt, less current maturities

 

40,813

 

50,877

Deferred income taxes and other liabilities

 

51,359

 

44,938

Stockholders' equity

 

704,562

 

594,745

  Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

$928,653

 

$811,661

 

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