B&G Foods Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2007 Financial Results

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B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS, BGF), a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality, shelf-stable foods, today announced financial results for the thirteen and fifty-two weeks ended December 29, 2007. Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter Net sales for the thirteen weeks ended December 29, 2007 (fourth quarter of 2007) increased $21.2 million or 19.0% to $132.4 million from $111.2 million for the thirteen weeks ended December 30, 2006 (fourth quarter of 2006). The Cream of Wheat acquisition accounted for $20.0 million of the net sales increase offset by a decrease in net sales of $0.6 million relating to the termination of a temporary co-packing arrangement. The remaining $1.8 million of the net sales increase related to increases in sales price and unit volume. Net sales of Cream of Wheat products for the fourth quarter of 2007 increased $2.4 million, or 13.8%, as compared to net sales during the fourth quarter of 2006 under the brand�s prior owner. Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2007 increased 38.8% to $39.7 million from $28.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. Gross profit expressed as a percentage of net sales increased 4.3% to 30.0% for the fourth quarter of 2007 from 25.7% in the fourth quarter of 2006. The increase in gross profit expressed as a percentage of net sales was due to the positive effect of the Cream of Wheat acquisition. Operating income increased 48.2% to $20.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2007, from $14.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. Net income increased 80.1% to $5.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2007 compared to $2.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2006. Earnings per share of Class A common stock was $0.14 for the fourth quarter of 2007. Earnings per share of Class A common stock was negatively impacted by $0.01 due to a $0.5 million accrual ($0.3 million, net of tax) during the fourth quarter relating to the special bonus awards discussed below. Prior to the third quarter of 2007, B&G Foods had two classes of common stock outstanding, and computed earnings per share under the two class method. As a result, it is not meaningful to compare earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2007 to the fourth quarter of 2006 or fiscal 2007 to fiscal 2006. For the fourth quarter of 2007, EBITDA (see �About Non-GAAP Financial Measures� below) increased 51.0% to $24.3 million from $16.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2006. David L. Wenner, Chief Executive Officer of B&G Foods, stated, �Our company had an outstanding quarter, setting company records in every metric including net sales, net income and EBITDA. These results � for the fourth quarter of 2007 and for all of fiscal 2007 � testify to our successful integration of the Cream of Wheat business and the stability of our base business in a challenging cost environment.� Financial Results for Fiscal 2007 Net sales increased $60.0 million or 14.6% to $471.3 million for fiscal 2007 from $411.3 million for fiscal 2006. The Cream of Wheat acquisition accounted for $54.2 million of the net sales increase offset by a decrease in net sales of $3.0 million relating to the termination of a temporary co-packing arrangement. The remaining $8.8 million of the net sales increase related to increases in sales price and unit volume. Net sales of Cream of Wheat products for fiscal 2007 (which includes two months of net sales under the brand�s prior owner) increased $3.8 million, or 6.1%, as compared to net sales during fiscal 2006 under the brand�s prior owner. Gross profit increased $33.7 million or 29.6% to $148.0 million in fiscal 2007 from $114.3 million in fiscal 2006. Gross profit expressed as a percentage of net sales increased 3.6% to 31.4% in fiscal 2007 from 27.8% in fiscal 2006. The increase in gross profit expressed as a percentage of net sales was due to the positive effect of the Cream of Wheat acquisition. Operating income increased 33.0% to $81.2 million during fiscal 2007, compared to $61.0 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2006. Net income increased 54.0% to $17.8 million for fiscal 2007 compared to $11.6 million for fiscal 2006. For fiscal 2007, earnings per share of Class A common stock was $0.62. Earnings per share of Class A common stock was negatively impacted by $0.04 due to a $1.9 million accrual ($1.2 million, net of tax) for special bonus awards to be paid in March 2008 to certain executive officers and members of our senior management in recognition of their contributions to the successful completion of the Cream of Wheat acquisition and the Class A common stock offering. For the fiscal 2007, EBITDA increased 36.9% to $94.5 million from $69.0 million for fiscal 2006. Conference Call B&G Foods will hold a webcast and conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET today, March 6, 2008. The call will be webcast live over the Internet from the Investor Relations section of B&G Foods� website at www.bgfoods.com under �Investor Relations�Company Overview.� Participants should follow the instructions provided on the website for the download and installation of audio applications necessary to join the webcast. The call can also be accessed live over the phone by dialing (888) 686-9704 or for international callers by dialing (913) 312-0850. A replay of the call will be available one hour after the call and can be accessed by dialing (888) 203-1112 or (719) 457-0820 for international callers. The password is 2927248. The replay will be available from March 6, 2008 through March 13, 2008. About Non-GAAP Financial Measures EBITDA (net income before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization) is a �non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial measure.� A non-GAAP financial measure is defined as a numerical measure of financial performance that excludes or includes amounts so as to be different than the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in B&G Foods� consolidated balance sheets and related consolidated statements of operations and cash flows. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the most directly comparable GAAP measures. A reconciliation of EBITDA with net income and net cash provided by operating activities is included below for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2007 and the fourth quarter and fiscal 2006, along with the components of EBITDA. About B&G Foods, Inc. B&G Foods and its subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute a diversified portfolio of high-quality, shelf-stable foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. B&G Foods� products include hot cereals, fruit spreads, canned meats and beans, spices, seasonings, marinades, hot sauces, wine vinegar, maple syrup, molasses, salad dressings, Mexican-style sauces, taco shells and kits, salsas, pickles, peppers and other specialty food products. B&G Foods competes in the retail grocery, food service, specialty, private label, club and mass merchandiser channels of distribution. Based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods� products are marketed under many recognized brands, including Ac�cent, B&G,�B&M, Brer Rabbit, Cream of Rice, Cream of Wheat, Emeril�s, Grandma�s Molasses, Joan of Arc, Las Palmas, Maple�Grove�Farms�of�Vermont, Ortega, Polaner, Red Devil, Regina, Sa-s�n, Trappey�s, Underwood, Vermont Maid and Wright�s. Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this press release that are not statements of historical or current fact constitute �forward-looking statements.� Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other unknown factors that could cause the actual results of B&G Foods to be materially different from the historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition to statements that explicitly describe such risks and uncertainties readers are urged to consider statements labeled with the terms �believes,� �belief,� �expects,� �intends,� �anticipates� or �plans� to be uncertain and forward-looking. The forward-looking statements contained herein are also subject generally to other risks and uncertainties that are described from time to time in B&G Foods� filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under Item 1A, �Risk Factors� in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2007 filed on March 6, 2008. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. B&G Foods, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Balance Sheets (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) � � December 29,2007 December 30,2006 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 36,606 $ 29,626 Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts and discounts of $745 in 2007 and $568 in 2006, respectively 42,362 31,090 Inventories 93,181 78,269 Prepaid expenses 3,556 3,246 Income tax receivable 569 516 Deferred income taxes � 648 � � 2,574 � Total current assets 176,922 145,321 � Property, plant and equipment, net 49,658 40,269 Goodwill 253,353 198,076 Trademarks 227,220 200,220 Customer relationship intangibles, net 122,768 14,369 Net deferred debt issuance costs and other assets � 17,669 � � 17,950 � Total assets $ 847,590 � $ 616,205 � � Liabilities and Stockholders� Equity � Current liabilities: Trade accounts payable 32,126 21,520 Accrued expenses 21,894 16,520 Dividends payable � 7,797 � � 4,240 � Total current liabilities 61,817 42,280 � Long-term debt 535,800 430,800 Other liabilities 6,376 4,972 Deferred income taxes � 68,962 � � 62,666 � Total liabilities 672,955 540,718 � Stockholders� equity: Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share. Authorized 1,000,000 shares; no shares issued or outstanding � � Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share. Authorized 100,000,000 shares; 36,778,988 and 20,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of December 29, 2007 and December 30, 2006 368 200 Class B common stock, $0.01 par value per share. Authorized 25,000,000 shares; no shares issued or outstanding as of December 29, 2007 and 7,556,443 shares issued and outstanding as of December 30, 2006 � 76 Additional paid-in capital 202,197 119,152 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (3,718 ) (1,904 ) Accumulated deficit � (24,212 ) � (42,037 ) Total stockholders� equity � 174,635 � � 75,487 � Total liabilities and stockholders� equity $ 847,590 � $ 616,205 � B&G Foods, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Operations (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) � � Thirteen Weeks Ended Fifty-two Weeks Ended December 29, 2007 � December 30, 2006 December 29, 2007 � December 30, 2006 � Net sales $ 132,384 $ 111,207 $ 471,336 $ 411,306 Cost of goods sold � 92,648 � 82,576 � � 323,316 � � 297,053 � Gross profit 39,736 28,631 148,020 114,253 � Operating expenses: Sales, marketing and distribution expenses 14,500 11,812 51,684 45,343 General and administrative expenses 2,880 2,632 9,682 7,688 Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment � � � (525 ) Amortization expense�customer relationships � 1,613 � 189 � � 5,501 � � 731 � Operating income 20,743 13,998 81,153 61,016 � Other expenses: Interest expense, net � 12,660 � 10,685 � � 52,688 � � 43,481 � Income before income tax expense 8,083 3,313 28,465 17,535 Income tax expense � 2,915 � 444 � � 10,640 � � 5,962 � Net income $ 5,168 $ 2,869 � � 17,825 � � 11,573 � � Earnings per share calculations: Basic and diluted distributed earnings per share: Class A common stock $ 0.21 $ 0.21 $ 0.92(1 ) $ 0.85 Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share: Class A common stock $ 0.14 $ 0.16 $ 0.62 $ 0.65 Class B common stock $ � $ (0.05 ) $ (0.30 ) $ (0.20 ) (1) "Distributed earnings" differs from actual per share amounts paid as dividends as the earnings per share computation under GAAP requires the use of the weighted average rather than the actual number of shares outstanding. B&G Foods, Inc. and Subsidiaries Reconciliation of EBITDA to Net Income and to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) � � Thirteen Weeks Ended Fifty-two Weeks Ended December 29, 2007 � December 30, 2006 December 29, 2007 � December 30, 2006 � Net income $ 5,168 $ 2,869 $ 17,825 $ 11,573 Income tax expense 2,915 444 10,640 5,962 Interest expense, net 12,660 10,685 52,688 43,481 Depreciation and amortization � 3,592 � � 2,121 � � 13,298 � � 7,984 � EBITDA(1) 24,335 16,119 94,451 69,000 Income tax expense (2,915 ) (444 ) (10,640 ) (5,962 ) Interest expense, net (12,660 ) (10,685 ) (52,688 ) (43,481 ) Deferred income taxes 2,379 1,255 9,323 6,165 Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs 793 708 3,190 2,830 Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment � � � (525 ) Write off of deferred debt issuance costs � � 1,769 � Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of business combination � 917 � � 7,642 � � (11,356 ) � 4,744 � Net cash provided by operating activities $ 12,849 � $ 14,595 � $ 34,049 � $ 32,771 � (1) EBITDA is a measure used by management to measure operating performance. EBITDA is defined as net income before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Management believes that it is useful to eliminate net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization because it allows management to focus on what it deems to be a more reliable indicator of ongoing operating performance and our ability to generate cash flow from operations. We use EBITDA in our business operations, among other things, to evaluate our operating performance, develop budgets and measure our performance against those budgets, determine employee bonuses and evaluate our cash flows in terms of cash needs. We also present EBITDA because we believe it is a useful indicator of our historical debt capacity and ability to service debt and because covenants in our credit facility and the indentures governing the senior notes and the senior subordinated notes contain ratios based on these measures. As a result, internal management reports used during monthly operating reviews feature the EBITDA metric. However, management uses this metric in conjunction with traditional GAAP operating performance and liquidity measures as part of its overall assessment of company performance and liquidity and therefore does not place undue reliance on this measure as its only measure of operating performance and liquidity. � EBITDA is not a recognized term under GAAP and does not purport to be an alternative to operating income or net income as an indicator of operating performance or any other GAAP measure. EBITDA is not a complete net cash flow measure because EBITDA is a measure of liquidity that does not include reductions for cash payments for an entity's obligation to service its debt, fund its working capital, capital expenditures and acquisitions, if any, and pay its income taxes and dividends, if any. Rather, EBITDA is a potential indicator of an entity's ability to fund these cash requirements. EBITDA also is not a complete measure of an entity's profitability because it does not include costs and expenses for depreciation and amortization, interest and related expenses and income taxes. Because not all companies use identical calculations, this presentation of EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. However, EBITDA can still be useful in evaluating our performance against our peer companies because management believes this measure provides users with valuable insight into key components of GAAP amounts.

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