UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q
 
(Mark one)
[ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended April 16, 2010
 
OR
 
[   ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from __________ to ___________.
 
Commission file number                                     0-2396
 
BRIDGFORD FOODS CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
California
95-1778176
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 (I.R.S. Employer
    identification number)
 
1308 N. Patt Street, Anaheim, CA  92801
(Address of principal executive offices-Zip code)
 
714-526-5533
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
 
Yes   [ X ]                  No [   ]
 
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
 
Yes   [   ]                  No [   ]
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
   
Large accelerated filer [   ]
       
Accelerated filer [   ]
   
                       
   
Non-accelerated filer [   ]   (Do not check if smaller reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting company [ X ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
 
Yes   [   ]                  No [ X ]
 
As of May 25, 2010 the registrant had 9,329,887 shares of common stock outstanding.
 
 
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BRIDGFORD FOODS CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT
INDEX

References to "Bridgford Foods" or the "Company" contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q refer to Bridgford Foods Corporation.
 
     
     
Part I.  Financial Information
 
     
  Item 1.  Financial Statements
Page
     
 
  a. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at April 16, 2010 (unaudited) and October 31, 2009
 3
     
 
  b. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the twelve and twenty-four weeks ended April 16, 2010
 
 
     and April 17, 2009 (unaudited)
 4
     
 
  c. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the twenty-four weeks ended April 16, 2010 and
 
 
      April 17, 2009 (unaudited)
 5
     
 
  d. Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 6
     
  Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
10
     
  Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
18
     
  Item 4T.  Controls and Procedures
19
     
Part II.  Other Information
 
     
  Item 1A.  Risk Factors
20
     
  Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
20
     
  Item 6.  Exhibits
21
     
Signatures
22
     
Items 1, 3 and 5 of Part II have been omitted because they are not applicable with respect to the current reporting period.
 

 
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Part I. Financial Information
 
Item 1. a.
 
BRIDGFORD FOODS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 
 
April 16, 2010
   
October 30, 2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
ASSETS            
             
Current assets:
           
 
           
   Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 16,955     $ 13,911  
   Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $304
               
     and $404, respectively, and promotional allowances of $2,040
               
     and $1,962, respectively
    8,189       9,718  
   Inventories, less inventory reserves of $138 and $101, respectively (Note 2)
    13,970       15,595  
   Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    1,046       789  
                 
      40,160       40,013  
                 
Property, plant and equipment, less
               
  accumulated depreciation of $56,199
               
  and $55,362, respectively
    7,829       8,300  
                 
Other non-current assets
    11,001       10,586  
    $ 58,990     $ 58,899  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
Current liabilities:
               
                 
   Accounts payable
  $ 2,888     $ 4,227  
   Accrued payroll, advertising and other expenses
    8,026       8,987  
                 
      10,914       13,214  
                 
Non-current liabilities
    13,524       13,262  
                 
      24,438       26,476  
                 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 3)
               
                 
Shareholders' equity:
               
   Preferred stock, without par value
               
     Authorized - 1,000 shares
               
     Issued and outstanding - none
    -       -  
                 
   Common stock, $1.00 par value
               
     Authorized - 20,000 shares
               
     Issued and outstanding - 9,330 and 9,355 shares, respectively
    9,387       9,412  
   Capital in excess of par value
    10,418       10,646  
   Retained earnings
    23,467       21,085  
   Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (8,720 )     (8,720 )
      34,552       32,423  
    $ 58,990     $ 58,899  

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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Item 1. b.
 
BRIDGFORD FOODS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

   
12 weeks ended
   
24 weeks ended
 
   
April 16, 2010
   
April 17, 2009
   
April 16, 2010
   
April 17, 2009
 
                         
Net sales
  $ 26,831     $ 25,632     $ 56,079     $ 57,155  
Cost of products sold
    15,063       15,169       32,140       35,004  
                                 
Gross margin
    11,768       10,463       23,939       22,151  
                                 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    9,513       9,373       19,924       19,580  
                                 
Income before taxes
    2,255       1,090       4,015       2,571  
Income tax provision
    350       -       700       -  
                                 
Net income
  $ 1,905     $ 1,090     $ 3,315     $ 2,571  
                                 
                                 
Basic and diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.20     $ 0.11     $ 0.35     $ 0.27  
                                 
Basic and diluted shares computed
    9,334       9,433       9,339       9,434  
                                 
                                 
Cash dividends paid per share
  $ -     $ -     $ 0.10     $ -  

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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Item 1. c.
 
BRIDGFORD FOODS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
   
24 weeks ended
 
   
April 16, 2010
   
April 17, 2009
 
             
             
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
             
  Net income
  $ 3,315     $ 2,571  
                 
Income or charges not affecting cash and cash equivalents:
               
    Depreciation
    1,123       1,431  
    Recovery for losses on accounts receivable
    (92 )     (26 )
    Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment
    (11 )     (9 )
Effect on cash and cash equivalents of changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
    Accounts receivable
    1,621       1,467  
    Inventories
    1,625       1,050  
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    (257 )     (357 )
    Other non-current assets
    (415 )     72  
    Accounts payable
    (1,339 )     982  
    Accrued payroll, advertising and other expenses
    (961 )     (1,100 )
    Non-current liabilities
    261       12  
                 
       Net cash provided by operating activities
    4,870       6,093  
                 
Cash used in investing activities:
               
     Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
    11       54  
     Additions to property, plant and equipment
    (651 )     (774 )
                 
      Net cash used in investing activities
    (640 )     (720 )
                 
Cash used in financing activities:
               
     Shares repurchased
    (253 )     (12 )
     Cash dividends paid
    (933 )     -  
                 
      Net cash used in financing activities
    (1,186 )     (12 )
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    3,044       5,361  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    13,911       6,092  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 16,955     $ 11,453  
                 
Cash paid for income taxes
  $ 1,113     $ 0  
 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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Item 1. d.
 
 
BRIDGFORD FOODS CORPORATION
 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
 
The unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements of Bridgford Foods Corporation (the "Company", "we", "our", "us") for the twelve and twenty-four weeks ended April 16, 2010 and April 17, 2009 have been prepared in conformity with the accounting principles described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 30, 2009 (the "Annual Report") and include all adjustments considered necessary by management for a fair presentation of the interim periods.  This report should be read in conjunction with the Annual Report. Due to seasonality and other factors, interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.  New accounting pronouncements and their effect on the Company are discussed in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in this Form 10-Q.
 
The October 30, 2009 balance sheet within these interim condensed consolidated financial statements was derived from the audited fiscal 2009 financial statements.
 
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results may vary from these estimates.  Some of the estimates needed to be made by management include the allowance for doubtful accounts, promotional and returns allowances, inventory reserves and the estimated useful lives of property and equipment, and the valuation allowance for the Company’s deferred tax asset. Actual results could materially differ from these estimates. Amounts estimated related to liabilities for self-insured workers’ compensation, employee healthcare and pension benefits are especially subject to inherent uncertainties and these estimated liabilities may ultimately settle at amounts which vary from our current estimates.
 
Financial instruments that subject the Company to credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts  payable and accrued payroll, advertising and other expenses.  The carrying amount of these instruments approximate fair market value due to the short maturity of these instruments.  At April 16, 2010, the Company had accounts in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance coverage limit. The Company has not experienced any losses in these accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.  The Company issues credit to a significant number of customers that are diversified over a wide geographic area.  The Company monitors the payment histories of its customers and maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts which is reviewed for adequacy on a quarterly basis.  The Company does not require collateral from its customers.
 
For the twenty-four weeks ended April 16, 2010 and April 17, 2009, Wal-Mart® accounted for 11.8% and 9.1%, respectively of consolidated revenues or 15.8% and 15.4% of consolidated accounts receivable.
 
The Company has changed the presentation of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations to present a gross margin line item.  As a result, depreciation previously presented separately is now part of cost of products sold and selling, general and administrative expenses. Prior year amounts have been reclassified to give effect to this presentation.
 
 
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Note 2 - Inventories:
 
Inventories are comprised of the following at the respective period ends:
   
(unaudited)
       
   
April 16, 2010
   
October 30, 2009
 
Meat, ingredients and supplies
  $ 3,441     $ 4,488  
Work in progress
    2,068       1,647  
Finished goods
    8,461       9,460  
    $ 13,970     $ 15,595  

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (which approximates actual cost on a first-in, first-out basis) or market.  Costs related to warehousing, transportation and distribution to customers are considered when computing market value.  Inventories include the cost of ingredients, labor and manufacturing overhead.  We regularly review inventory quantities on hand and write down any excess or obsolete inventories to estimated net realizable value.  An inventory reserve is created when potentially slow-moving or obsolete inventories are identified in order to reflect the appropriate inventory value.  Changes in economic conditions, production requirements, and lower than expected customer demand could result in additional obsolete or slow-moving inventory that cannot be sold or may need to be sold at reduced prices and could result in additional reserve provisions.
Note 3 - Commitments and Contingencies:
 
The Company leases certain transportation equipment under operating leases.  The terms of the transportation leases provide for renewal options and contingent rental payments based upon mileage and adjustments of rental payments based on the Consumer Price Index.  The Company also leases warehouse and/or office facilities throughout the United States and Canada through month-to-month rental agreements.  No material changes have been made to these agreements during the first twenty-four weeks of fiscal 2010.
 
The Company is involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business.  In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
 
The Company purchases bulk flour under short-term fixed price contracts during the normal course of business. Under these arrangements, the Company is obligated to purchase specific quantities at fixed prices, within the specified contract period.  These contracts provide for automatic price increases if agreed quantities are not purchased within the specified contract period. No significant contracts remained unfulfilled at April 16, 2010.
 
Note 4 - Segment Information:
 
The Company has two reportable operating segments, Frozen Food Products (the processing and distribution of frozen products) and Refrigerated and Snack Food Products (the processing and distribution of refrigerated meat and other convenience foods).
 
We evaluate each segment's performance based on revenues and operating income. Selling, general and administrative expenses include corporate accounting, information systems, human resource management and marketing, which are managed at the corporate level. These activities are allocated to each operating segment based on revenues and/or actual usage.
 
The following segment information is presented for the twelve and twenty-four weeks ended April 16, 2010 and April 17, 2009.
 
         
Refrigerated
                   
         
and
                   
Twelve Weeks Ended
 
Frozen Food
   
Snack Food
                   
April 16, 2010
 
Products
   
Products
   
Other
   
Elimination
   
Totals
 
Sales to external customers
  $ 13,385     $ 13,446     $ -     $ -     $ 26,831  
Intersegment sales
    -       289       -       289       -  
Net sales
    13,385       13,735       -       289       26,831  
Cost of products sold
    7,575       7,777       -       289       15,063  
Gross margin
    5,810       5,958       -       -       11,768  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    4,027       5,448       38       -       9,513  
Income (loss) before taxes
    1,783       510       (38 )     -       2,255  
Income tax provision
    288       62       -       -       350  
Net income (loss)
  $ 1,495     $ 448     $ (38 )   $ -     $ 1,905  
                                         
Total assets
  $ 10,781     $ 19,770     $ 28,439     $ -     $ 58,990  
Additions to property, plant and equipment
  $ 112     $ 112     $ 27     $ -     $ 251  
 
 
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Refrigerated
                         
           
and
                         
Twelve Weeks Ended
 
Frozen Food
   
Snack Food
                         
April 17, 2009
 
Products
   
Products
   
Other
   
Elimination
   
Totals
 
Sales to external customers
  $ 11,600     $ 14,032     $ -     $ -     $ 25,632  
Intersegment sales
    -       188       -       188       -  
Net sales
    11,600       14,220       -       188       25,632  
Cost of products sold
    6,941       8,416       -       188       15,169  
Gross margin
    4,659       5,804       -       -       10,463  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    3,950       5,382       41       -       9,373  
Income (loss) before taxes
    709       422       (41 )     -       1,090  
Income tax provision
    -       -       -       -       -  
Net income (loss)
  $ 709     $ 422     $ (41 )   $ -     $ 1,090  
                                         
Total assets
  $ 10,482     $ 21,434     $ 22,476     $ -     $ 54,392  
Additions to property, plant and equipment
  $ 232     $ 33     $ 44     $ -     $ 309  
                                         
                                         
           
Refrigerated
                         
           
and
                         
Twenty-four Weeks Ended
 
Frozen Food
   
Snack Food
                         
April 16, 2010
 
Products
   
Products
   
Other
   
Elimination
   
Totals
 
Sales to external customers
  $ 25,612     $ 30,467     $ -     $ -     $ 56,079  
Intersegment sales
    -       537       -       537       -  
Net sales
    25,612       31,004       -       537       56,079  
Cost of products sold
    15,159       17,518       -       537       32,140  
Gross margin
    10,453       13,486       -       -       23,939  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    7,755       12,092       77       -       19,924  
Income (loss) before taxes
    2,698       1,394       (77 )     -       4,015  
Income tax provision
    467       233       -       -       700  
Net income (loss)
  $ 2,231     $ 1,161     $ (77 )   $ -     $ 3,315  
                                         
Total assets
  $ 10,781     $ 19,770     $ 28,439     $ -     $ 58,990  
Additions to property, plant and equipment
  $ 242     $ 395     $ 15     $ -     $ 652  
                                         
                                         
           
Refrigerated
                         
           
and
                         
Twenty-four Weeks Ended
 
Frozen Food
   
Snack Food
                         
April 17, 2009
 
Products
   
Products
   
Other
   
Elimination
   
Totals
 
Sales to external customers
  $ 25,714     $ 31,441     $ -     $ -     $ 57,155  
Intersegment sales
    -       358       -       358       -  
Net sales
    25,714       31,799       -       358       57,155  
Cost of products sold
    15,263       20,099       -       358       35,004  
Gross margin
    10,451       11,700       -       -       22,151  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    7,792       11,707       81       -       19,580  
Income (loss) before taxes
    2,659       (7 )     (81 )     -       2,571  
Income tax provision
    -       -       -       -       -  
Net income (loss)
  $ 2,659     $ (7 )   $ (81 )   $ -     $ 2,571  
                                         
Total assets
  $ 10,482     $ 21,434     $ 22,476     $ -     $ 54,392  
Additions to property, plant and equipment
  $ 534     $ 148     $ 92     $ -     $ 774  
 
 
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Note 5 - Income Taxes:
 
The Company expects its effective tax rate for the 2010 fiscal year to be less than the federal statutory rate due to a full valuation allowance on all deferred tax assets.  We recorded a provision for income taxes in the amount of $700 for the twenty-four week period ended April 16, 2010, related to federal and state taxes, based on the Company's expected annual effective tax rate.
 
Management is required to evaluate whether a valuation allowance should be established against its deferred tax assets based on the consideration of all available evidence using a "more likely than not" standard. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon taxable income in prior carryback years, estimates of future taxable income, tax planning strategies, and reversals of existing taxable temporary differences.  Management reevaluated the need for a full valuation allowance at April 16, 2010 based on both positive and negative evidence.  The weight of negative factors and level of economic uncertainty in our current business continued to support the conclusion that the realization of its deferred tax assets does not meet the more likely than not standard.  Therefore, a full valuation allowance will remain against the net deferred tax assets.  The Company has established objective criteria that must be met before a release of the valuation allowance will occur.
 
We are subject to U.S. federal income tax, and are currently under audit by the Internal Revenue Service for the years ended November 1, 2002 through October 31, 2003 and November 3, 2006 through November 2, 2007.  Our federal income tax returns are open to audit under the statute of limitations for the years ended October 31, 2008 through 2009.  Our statute of limitations for our years ended November 1, 2002 through October 31,2003 have been extended to October 31, 2010.  We believe the appropriate provisions for all outstanding issues have been made for all years under audit.  We are subject to income tax in California and various other state taxing jurisdictions. Our state income tax returns are open to audit under the statute of limitations for the years ended October 29, 2005 through October 30, 2009.  We do not anticipate a significant change to the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months.
 
Note 6 - Fair Value Measurements:
 
The Company uses established guidance for measuring fair value and to enhance disclosures about fair value measurements. This framework describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
 
• Level 1 inputs: Level 1 inputs are quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are accessible at the measurement date.
 
• Level 2 inputs: Level 2 inputs are from other than quoted market prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
 
• Level 3 inputs: Level 3 inputs are unobservable and should be used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available.
 
The hierarchy noted above requires us to minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to use observable market data, if available, when determining fair value.
 
Financial assets carried at fair value as of April 16, 2010 are classified below:
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Money market funds
  $ 6,040     $ -     $ -     $ 6,040  
Total
  $ 6,040     $ -     $ -     $ 6,040  
 
 
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Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
                 (dollars in thousands)

NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in this report constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”).  Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Bridgford Foods Corporation to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Such factors include, among others, the following: general economic and business conditions; the impact of competitive products and pricing; success of operating initiatives; development and operating costs; advertising and promotional efforts; adverse publicity; acceptance of new product offerings; consumer trial and frequency; changes in business strategy or development plans; availability, terms and deployment of capital; availability of qualified personnel; commodity, labor, and employee benefit costs; changes in, or failure to comply with, government regulations; weather conditions; construction schedules; and other factors referenced in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  Assumptions relating to budgeting, marketing, and other management decisions are subjective in many respects and thus susceptible to interpretations and periodic revisions based on actual experience and business developments, the impact of which may cause us to alter our marketing, capital expenditure or other budgets, which may in turn affect our business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows.  The reader is therefore cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained herein and to consider other risks detailed more fully in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 30, 2009.  We undertake no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Critical Accounting Policies and Management Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported revenues and expenses during the respective reporting periods.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Amounts estimated related to liabilities for self-insured workers’ compensation, employee healthcare and pension benefits are especially subject to inherent uncertainties and these estimated liabilities may ultimately settle at amounts which vary from our current estimates. We record promotional and returns allowances based on recent and historical trends.  Management believes its current estimates are reasonable and based on the best information available at the time.

Our credit risk is diversified across a broad range of customers and geographic regions. Losses due to credit risk have recently been immaterial.  The provision for doubtful accounts receivable is based on historical trends and current collection risk.  We have significant amounts receivable with a few large, well known customers which, although historically secure, could be subject to material risk should these customers’ operations suddenly deteriorate. We monitor these customers closely to minimize the risk of loss.  Sales to Wal-Mart® comprised 11.8% of revenues in the first twenty-four weeks of fiscal year 2010 and 15.8% of accounts receivable was due from Wal-Mart® at April 16, 2010. In comparison, Wal-Mart® comprised 9.1% of revenues for the first twenty-four weeks of fiscal year 2009 and 15.4% of accounts receivable at the end of the second quarter of fiscal year 2009.

Revenues are recognized upon passage of title to the customer, typically upon product pick-up, shipment or delivery to customers. Products are delivered to customers primarily through our own long-haul fleet or through our own direct store delivery system.  The Company also uses independent distributors to deliver products in remote geographic areas of the country.   Revenues are recognized upon shipment to the distributor, net of return allowances.  Historically, returns from distributors have been minimal.  The distributor pays for these products in full, typically within 15 days, and such payment is not contingent upon payment from the large chain stores.  As a convenience to certain large chain stores, we bill such customers on behalf of the distributors and such distributors bear the risk of loss from collection.  No additional revenue is recognized in conjunction with the billing services as these services are considered perfunctory to the overall transaction.

We record the cash surrender or contract value for life insurance policies as an adjustment of premiums paid in determining the expense or income to be recognized under the contract for the period.
 
 
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Deferred taxes are provided for items whose financial and tax bases differ.  A valuation allowance is provided against deferred tax assets when it is expected that it is more likely than not that the related asset will not be fully realized.  During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, management recorded a full valuation reserve with respect to its deferred tax assets.  The determination as to whether or not a deferred tax asset can be fully realized is subject to a significant degree of judgment, based at least partially upon a projection of future taxable income, which takes into consideration past and future trends in profitability, customer demand, supply costs, and multiple other factors, none of which are predictable.  The Company policy outlines measurable objective criteria that must be met before a release of the valuation allowance will occur.  Due to the degree of judgment involved, actual taxable income could differ materially from management's estimates, or the timing of taxable income could be such that the net operating losses could expire prior to their utilization.  Management could determine in the future that the assets are realizable, materially increasing net income in one or many periods. Following a recognition, management could again change its determination in the future, materially decreasing income.

We provide tax reserves for federal, state, local and international exposures relating to audit results, tax planning initiatives and compliance responsibilities.  The development of these reserves requires judgments about tax issues, potential outcomes and timing, and is a subjective estimate.  Although the outcome of these tax audits is uncertain, in management’s opinion adequate provisions for income taxes have been made for potential liabilities if any, resulting from these reviews.  Actual outcomes may differ materially from these estimates.

We assess the recoverability of our long-lived assets on an annual basis or whenever adverse events or changes in circumstances or business climate indicate that expected undiscounted future cash flows related to such long-lived assets may not be sufficient to support the net book value of such assets.  If undiscounted cash flows are not sufficient to support the recorded assets, we recognize an impairment to reduce the carrying value of the applicable long-lived assets to their estimated fair value.

In March 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act (collectively, the “PPACA”), was signed into law.  The PPACA contains provisions which may impact the Company’s accounting of other postemployment benefit (OPEB) obligations in future periods.  Regulatory guidance for implementation of some of the provisions of the PPACA has not yet been established.  Requirements of the law include the removal of the lifetime limits on retiree medical coverage, expanding dependent coverage to age 26 and elimination of pre-existing conditions that may impact OPEB costs.  We will continue to assess the accounting implications of the PPACA and its impact on our financial position and results of operation as more legislative and interpretive guidance becomes available.  The potential future effects and cost of complying with the provisions of the PPACA is not determinable at this time.

Overview of Reporting Segments
 
We operate in two business segments -- the processing and distribution of frozen products (the Frozen Food Products Segment), and the processing and distribution of refrigerated and snack food products, (the Refrigerated and Snack Food Products Segment).  For information regarding the separate financial performance of the business segments refer to Note 4 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  We manufacture and distribute products consisting of an extensive line of food products, including biscuits, bread dough items, roll dough items, dry sausage products, beef jerky and a variety of sandwiches and sliced luncheon meats.  We purchase products for resale including a variety of jerky, cheeses, salads, party dips, Mexican foods, nuts and other delicatessen type food products.
 
Frozen Food Products Segment
 
In our Frozen Food Products Segment, we manufacture and distribute an extensive line of food products, including biscuits, bread dough items, roll dough items and sandwiches.  All items within this Segment are considered similar products and have been aggregated at this level.  Our frozen food division serves both food service and retail customers. We sell approximately 170 unique frozen food products through wholesalers, cooperatives and distributors to approximately 21,000 retail outlets and 22,000 restaurants and institutions.
 
 
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Refrigerated and Snack Food Products Segment
 
In our Refrigerated and Snack Food Products Segment, we distribute both products manufactured by us and products manufactured or processed by third parties.   All items within this Segment are considered similar products and have been aggregated at this level.  The dry sausage division includes products such as jerky, meat snacks, sausage and pepperoni products.  The deli division includes products such as ham, sandwiches, cheese, Mexican food, pastries and other delicatessen type food products.  Our Refrigerated and Snack Food Products Segment sells approximately 240 different items through a direct store delivery network serving approximately 23,000 supermarkets, mass merchandise and convenience retail stores located in 49 states and Canada.  These customers are comprised of large retail chains and smaller “independent” operators.  Independent distributors serve approximately 2,400 customers of all types in areas impractical to serve by our Company-owned vehicles and personnel.
 
Results of Operations for the Twelve Weeks ended April 16, 2010 and Twelve Weeks ended April 17, 2009
(in thousands, except percentages)
 
Net Sales-Consolidated

Net sales increased by $1,199 (4.7%) to $26,831 in the second twelve weeks of the 2010 fiscal year compared to the same twelve-week period last year.  The changes in net sales were comprised as follows:
 
Impact on Net Sales-Consolidated
           
Selling price per pound
    -7.1 %