SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
For the quarterly period ended January 23, 2004
OR
[
] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from
| Commission file number | 0-2396 |
BRIDGFORD FOODS CORPORATION
| California | 95-1778176 | |
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| (State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer | |
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1308 N. Patt Street, Anaheim, CA 92801
714-526-5533
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.
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As of March 8, 2004 the registrant had 10,246,000 shares of common stock outstanding.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of The Exchange Act).
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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.
Items 1-5 of Part II. have been omitted because they are not applicable with respect to the current reporting period.
Page 2 of 12 pages
Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. a.
BRIDGFORD FOODS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
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| 2004 | 2003 | |||||||||
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ASSETS
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Current assets:
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$ | 14,067 | $ | 12,196 | ||||||
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Accounts receivable, less allowance
for doubtful accounts of $1,292
and $1,429
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10,987 | 12,273 | ||||||||
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Inventories (Note 2)
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15,822 | 18,033 | ||||||||
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets
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3,090 | 3,184 | ||||||||
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Total current assets
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43,966 | 45,686 | ||||||||
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Property, plant and equipment, less
accumulated depreciation of $44,098
and $43,084
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17,742 | 17,735 | ||||||||
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Other non-current assets
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12,357 | 12,506 | ||||||||
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$ | 74,065 | $ | 75,927 | ||||||
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
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Current liabilities:
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Accounts payable
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$ | 3,416 | $ | 4,705 | ||||||
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Accrued payroll and other expenses
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8,102 | 7,784 | ||||||||
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Total current liabilities
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11,518 | 12,489 | ||||||||
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Non-current liabilities
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10,833 | 11,105 | ||||||||
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Contingencies and commitments (Note 5)
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Shareholders equity:
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Preferred stock, without par value
Authorized - 1,000 shares
Issued and outstanding - none
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Common stock, $1.00 par value
Authorized - 20,000 shares
Issued and outstanding - 10,255 and 10,276 shares
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10,312 | 10,333 | ||||||||
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Capital in excess of par value
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16,188 | 16,340 | ||||||||
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Retained earnings
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26,875 | 27,026 | ||||||||
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss
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(1,661 | ) | (1,366 | ) | ||||||
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51,714 | 52,333 | ||||||||
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$ | 74,065 | $ | 75,927 | ||||||
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See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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Item 1. b.
BRIDGFORD FOODS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
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Net sales
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$ | 35,322 | $ | 32,445 | ||||
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Cost of products sold,
excluding depreciation
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23,866 | 21,158 | ||||||
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Selling, general and
administrative expenses
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10,664 | 10,542 | ||||||
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Depreciation
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1,014 | 991 | ||||||
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35,544 | 32,691 | ||||||
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Loss before taxes
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(222 | ) | (246 | ) | ||||
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Income tax benefit
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(84 | ) | (93 | ) | ||||
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Net loss
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($ | 138 | ) | ($ | 153 | ) | ||
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Basic loss per share
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($ | .01 | ) | ($ | .01 | ) | ||
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Basic shares computed
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10,265 | 10,448 | ||||||
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Diluted loss per share
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($ | .01 | ) | ($ | .01 | ) | ||
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Diluted shares computed
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10,265 | 10,448 | ||||||
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Cash dividends paid per share
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$ | .03 | $ | .05 | ||||
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
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November 1, 2002
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10,448 | $ | 10,505 | $ | 17,475 | $ | 27,776 | ($1,366 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net loss
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Cash dividends
($.05 per share)
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January 24, 2003
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10,448 | $ | 10,505 | $ | 17,475 | $ | 27,101 | ($1,366 | ) | ||||||||||||
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October 31, 2003
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10,276 | $ | 10,333 | $ | 16,340 | $ | 27,321 | ($1,661 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net loss
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Shares repurchased
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(21 | ) | (21 | ) | (152 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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Cash dividends
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January 23, 2004
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10,255 | $ | 10,312 | $ | 16,188 | $ | 26,875 | ($1,661 | ) | ||||||||||||
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See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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Item 1.c.
BRIDGFORD FOODS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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Cash flows from operating activities:
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Net loss
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($138 | ) | ($153 | ) | ||||||||
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Income charges not affecting cash:
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Depreciation
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1,014 | 991 | ||||||||||
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Provision for losses on accounts receivable
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0 | 177 | ||||||||||
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Effect on cash of changes in assets and liabilities:
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Accounts receivable
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1,286 | (305 | ) | |||||||||
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Inventories
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2,211 | 4,293 | ||||||||||
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets
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94 | (232 | ) | |||||||||
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Other non-current assets
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149 | (1 | ) | |||||||||
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Accounts payable
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(1,289 | ) | (722 | ) | ||||||||
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Accrued payroll and other expenses
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318 | 75 | ||||||||||
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Non-current liabilities
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(272 | ) | (914 | ) | ||||||||
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Net cash provided by operating activities
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3,373 | 3,209 | ||||||||||
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Cash used in investing activities:
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Additions to property, plant and equipment
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(1,021 | ) | (666 | ) | ||||||||
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Cash used in financing activities:
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Shares repurchased
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(173 | ) | 0 | |||||||||
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Cash dividends paid
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(308 | ) | (522 | ) | ||||||||
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Net cash used in financing activities
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(481 | ) | (522 | ) | ||||||||
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
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1,871 | 2,021 | ||||||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
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12,196 | 10,305 | ||||||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
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$ | 14,067 | $ | 12,326 | ||||||||
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Cash paid for income taxes
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$ | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||||||
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See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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Item 1.d.
BRIDGFORD FOODS CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 1 - General Comments
The unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements of the Company for the twelve weeks ended January 23, 2004 and the twelve weeks ended January 24, 2003 have been prepared in conformity with the accounting principles described in the Companys 2003 Annual Report to Shareholders (the Annual Report) and include all adjustments considered necessary by management for a fair statement of the interim periods. Such adjustments consist only of normal recurring items. This report should be read in conjunction with the Annual Report.
The provision for losses on accounts receivable is based on historical trends and current collectibility risk. Losses due to credit risk have been immaterial prior to the fiscal year 2002. In fiscal year 2002, the provision for losses on accounts receivable was increased by $3,750,000 due to the bankruptcy of a significant customer and collectibility issues related to other significant accounts.
Revenues are recognized upon passage of title to the customer typically upon product
shipment or delivery to customers.
Note 2 - Inventories
Inventories are comprised as follows at the respective periods:
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Meat, ingredients
and supplies
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$ | 3,750 | $ | 3,229 | ||||
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Work in progress
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1,851 | 1,850 | ||||||
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Finished goods
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10,221 | 12,954 | ||||||
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$ | 15,822 | $ | 18,033 | ||||
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Note 3 - Basic and diluted earnings per share
The Company had employee stock options outstanding totaling 250,000 at the twelve week period ended January 23, 2004 and January 24, 2003. The effect of the employee stock options outstanding for the twelve weeks ended January 23, 2004 and January 24, 2003 was not included in the calculation of diluted shares and diluted earnings per share.
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Note 4 - Stock-Based Compensation
The Company applies the provisions of Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, in accounting for stock-based compensation; therefore, no compensation expense has been recognized for its fixed stock option plans as options generally are granted at fair market value based upon the closing price on the date immediately preceding the grant date. The Company has adopted the disclosure requirements for SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. On December 31, 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure, which amends SFAS No. 123. SFAS No. 148 requires more prominent and frequent disclosures about the effects of stock-based compensation. Accordingly, if compensation expense for the Companys stock options had been recognized, based upon the fair value of awards granted, the Companys net income and earnings per share would have been reduced to the following pro forma amounts:
The pro forma amounts were estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. No options were granted during the first quarter of fiscal year ending October 29, 2004.
Note 5 - Contingencies and commitments
The Company leases certain transportation and computer equipment under leases expiring in 2006. The terms of the transportation lease provide for annual renewal options and contingent rental payments based on the Consumer Price Index.
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Item 2 .
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this Form 10-Q under Item 2., Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In addition, the Company may from time to time make oral forward-looking statements. 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 Form 10-Q and in Bridgford Foods Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2003. Because of these and other factors that may affect the Companys operating results, past financial performance should not be considered an indicator of future performance, and investors should not use historical trends to anticipate results or trends in future periods. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles 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 pension costs, self-insured workers compensation and employee healthcare are especially subject to inherent uncertainties and these estimated liabilities may ultimately settle at amounts not originally estimated. Management believes its current estimates are reasonable and based on the best information available at the time.
The Companys credit risk is diversified across a broad range of customers and geographic regions. Losses due to credit risk have historically been immaterial although losses in fiscal year 2002 were significant. In fiscal year 2002, the provision for losses on accounts receivable was increased by $3,750,000 due to the bankruptcy of a significant customer and collectibility issues related to other significant accounts. The provision for losses on accounts receivable is based on historical trends and current collectibility risk. The Company has significant amounts receivable with a few large, well known customers which, although historically collectible, could be subject to material risk should these customers operations suddenly deteriorate. The Company monitors these customers closely to minimize the risk of loss. One customer comprised 14.5% of revenues and 17.8% of accounts receivable in the first quarter of fiscal year 2004.
Revenues are recognized upon passage of title to the customer typically upon product shipment or delivery to customers. Products are delivered to customers through the Companys own fleet or through a Company-owned direct store delivery system.
The Companys operating results are heavily dependent upon the prices paid for raw materials. The marketing of the Companys value-added products does not lend itself to instantaneous changes in selling prices. Changes in selling prices are relatively infrequent and do not compare with the volatility of commodity markets.
Results of Operations for the Twelve Weeks ended January 23, 2004 and Twelve Weeks ended January 24, 2003.
Net Sales increased by $2,877,000 (8.9%) to $35,322,000 in the first twelve-weeks of the 2004 fiscal year compared to the twelve-week period last year. The primary reason for the increase was higher unit sales volume between comparative quarters. The increase was primarily achieved with large holiday season displays of the Companys products placed with certain significant customers. Average selling prices per unit also increased
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Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)
slightly on a comparative basis. Average weekly sales increased $146,000 (5.2%) for the first twelve weeks of the 2004 fiscal year when compared to the prior sixteen-week period ended October 31, 2003 (not