Cal-Maine Foods Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results
Cal-Maine Foods reported net sales of $347.3 million for Q2 FY2021, an 11.5% increase from Q2 FY2020. The company had a net income of $12.2 million or $0.25 per share, compared to a loss of $10.1 million last year. For the 26-week period, sales rose to $640.1 million, while the net loss improved to $7.2 million. Specialty eggs accounted for 39.7% of sales, with 17.7% growth in specialty dozens sold. The company remains focused on growth in cage-free production, having invested $405 million in facilities. No dividend was declared due to cumulative losses.
- Q2 net income of $12.2 million vs. loss of $10.1 million last year.
- Sales of specialty eggs increased by 17.7%, comprising 39.7% of egg sales revenue.
- Operating income of $14.5 million compared to an operating loss of $16.6 million last year.
- Sales increased to $347.3 million in Q2 FY2021, an 11.5% rise from last year.
- Net loss of $7.2 million for the 26-week period, although improved from $55.8 million last year.
- No dividend declared due to cumulative losses of $8.6 million.
- Increased feed costs and market price volatility expected in the remainder of FY2021.
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) today reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 (thirteen weeks) and twenty-six-week period ended November 28, 2020.
Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 were
For the twenty-six weeks ended November 28, 2020, net sales were
Dolph Baker, chairman and chief executive officer of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., stated, “Our results for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 reflect favorable demand trends for shell eggs, primarily at the retail level as consumers continue to prepare more meals at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Demand from food service customers has been less consistent and remains well below pre-pandemic levels, due in part to various restrictions on restaurants in place for different areas of the country. For the second quarter, total dozens sold were up 4.8 percent over the same period last year. We achieved the highest total dozens sold of any second quarter period at 273.7 million dozens, and our ratio of total dozens produced to total dozens sold was the highest of any quarterly period at 92.1 percent. We are especially grateful for the hard work and dedication of our employees who have worked to meet customer demand through extraordinary conditions. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our daily lives, our top priority is the health and safety of our employees, and we remain vigilant in managing our operations in a safe manner.
“Market prices for eggs rose steadily in the early part of the second quarter and then leveled off for the remainder of the period. For example, the Urner-Barry Southeastern Regional Large Price ('UB southeastern large index') for conventional eggs for the second quarter of 2021 was
“The overall supply of eggs reported by the United States Department of Agriculture ('USDA') declined in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 compared to the same period last year. The USDA also reported that the hatch from July through November 2020 decreased 1.5 percent as compared to the same period last year, and hen numbers reported by the USDA as of December 1, 2020, were 325.2 million, which represents 15.6 million fewer hens than a year ago. However, the decreased hen and egg supply has been offset by the decreased food service demand as noted above.
"Specialty eggs remain an important focus of our growth strategy, and we have worked hard to provide customers with a favorable product mix in line with current demand trends. For the second quarter of fiscal 2021, sales of specialty eggs totaled
"We have continued to take aggressive steps to position Cal-Maine Foods to meet the expected future demand for cage-free eggs. As a growing number of states have passed legislation requiring cage-free eggs by specified future dates, we are working closely with our customers who are transitioning to meet expected requirements. Over the past twelve years, we have invested approximately
“Our operations performed well during the second quarter with operating income of
“We are pleased with our ability to respond to dynamic market conditions and manage our operations in the face of the unprecedented challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. While we are still facing an uncertain environment, we believe retail demand for eggs will remain strong, and we are optimistic that effective vaccines will soon be widely available, restoring consumer confidence and allowing restaurants and food service operators to resume regular schedules. As we move to the second half of our fiscal year, we are well positioned to execute our growth strategy - provide a favorable product mix, including cage-free and other specialty eggs, invest in our operations and identify potential acquisitions or additional growth opportunities that enhance our production. We continue to work to identify risks and strengthen our commitment to operational resilience as we drive our enterprise sustainability efforts. We have a strong balance sheet with the financial flexibility to support our growth initiatives and we look forward to the opportunities ahead for Cal-Maine Foods,” added Baker.
Pursuant to Cal-Maine Foods’ variable dividend policy, for 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. Following a quarter for which the Company does not report net income, the Company will not pay a dividend with respect to that quarter or for a subsequent profitable quarter until the Company is profitable on a cumulative basis computed from the date of the last quarter for which a dividend was paid. Therefore, the Company will not pay a dividend with respect to the second quarter of fiscal 2021. As of November 28, 2020, the amount of cumulative losses to be recovered before payment of a dividend was
Selected operating statistics for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 compared with the prior-year period is shown below:
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13 Weeks Ended |
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26 Weeks Ended |
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November 28,
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November 30,
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November 28,
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November 30,
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Dozen Eggs Sold (000) |
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273,651 |
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261,026 |
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537,645 |
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515,450 |
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Dozen Eggs Produced (000) |
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251,914 |
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231,467 |
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483,075 |
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445,765 |
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% Specialty Sales (dozen) |
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26.4 |
% |
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23.5 |
% |
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26.2 |
% |
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23.5 |
% |
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% Specialty Sales (dollars) |
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39.7 |
% |
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38.2 |
% |
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42.2 |
% |
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42.2 |
% |
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Net Average Selling Price (per dozen) |
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$ |
1.227 |
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$ |
1.160 |
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$ |
1.154 |
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$ |
1.039 |
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Net Average Selling Price Specialty Eggs (per dozen) |
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$ |
1.854 |
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$ |
1.886 |
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$ |
1.866 |
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$ |
1.877 |
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Feed Cost (per dozen) |
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$ |
0.410 |
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$ |
0.416 |
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$ |
0.399 |
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$ |
0.413 |
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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 states across the southwestern, southeastern, mid-western and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.
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) our ability to predict and meet demand for cage-free and other specialty eggs, (v) risks, changes or obligations that could result from our future acquisition of new flocks or businesses and risks or changes that may cause conditions to completing a pending acquisition not to be met,(vi) risks relating to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, and (vii) 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 publicly update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
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(Unaudited) |
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(In thousands, except per share amounts) |
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SUMMARY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
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13 Weeks Ended |
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26 Weeks Ended |
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November 28,
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November 30,
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November 28,
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November 30,
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Net sales |
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$ |
347,328 |
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$ |
311,522 |
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$ |
640,110 |
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$ |
552,688 |
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Cost of sales |
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288,877 |
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282,147 |
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564,894 |
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544,438 |
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Gross profit |
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58,451 |
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29,375 |
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75,216 |
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8,250 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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43,873 |
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45,728 |
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87,838 |
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88,203 |
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Loss on disposal of fixed assets |
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99 |
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212 |
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122 |
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|
82 |
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Operating income (loss) |
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14,479 |
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(16,565) |
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(12,744) |
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(80,035) |
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Other income, net |
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1,438 |
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1,516 |
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3,136 |
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4,494 |
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Income (loss) before income taxes |
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15,917 |
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(15,049) |
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(9,608) |
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(75,541) |
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Income tax (benefit) expense |
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3,762 |
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(4,863) |
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(2,364) |
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(19,634) |
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Net income (loss) |
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12,155 |
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(10,186) |
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(7,244) |
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(55,907) |
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Less: Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |
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— |
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(125) |
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— |
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(86) |
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Net income (loss) attributable to Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. |
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$ |
12,155 |
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$ |
(10,061) |
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$ |
(7,244) |
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$ |
(55,821) |
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Net income (loss) per common share attributable to Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.: |
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Basic |
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$ |
0.25 |
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$ |
(0.21) |
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$ |
(0.15) |
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$ |
(1.15) |
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Diluted |
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$ |
0.25 |
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$ |
(0.21) |
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$ |
(0.15) |
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$ |
(1.15) |
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Weighted average shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
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$ |
48,501 |
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$ |
48,447 |
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$ |
48,501 |
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$ |
48,447 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
48,645 |
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$ |
48,447 |
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$ |
48,501 |
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$ |
48,447 |
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CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
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(Unaudited) |
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(In thousands) |
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SUMMARY BALANCE SHEETS |
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November 28,
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May 30,
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ASSETS |
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Cash and short-term investments |
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$ |
171,929 |
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$ |
232,293 |
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Receivables, net |
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117,278 |
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98,375 |
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Inventories |
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199,262 |
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187,216 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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5,311 |
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4,367 |
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Current assets |
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493,780 |
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522,251 |
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Property, plant and equipment (net) |
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581,744 |
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557,375 |
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Other noncurrent assets |
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124,831 |
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127,068 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
1,200,355 |
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$ |
1,206,694 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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$ |
93,143 |
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$ |
92,182 |
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Current portion of lease obligations |
|
975 |
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1,001 |
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Current liabilities |
|
94,118 |
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|
93,183 |
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Lease obligations, less current maturities |
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1,905 |
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2,387 |
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Deferred income taxes and other liabilities |
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99,622 |
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|
101,449 |
|
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Stockholders' equity |
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1,004,710 |
|
|
1,009,675 |
|
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
|
$ |
1,200,355 |
|
|
$ |
1,206,694 |
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