The J. M. Smucker Company 2016 Annual Report
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2016 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS OUR BRANDS The J.M. Smucker Company For nearly 120 years, The J.M. Smucker Company has been committed to offering consumers quality products that help bring families together to share memorable meals and moments. YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) 2016 2015 Net sales $7,811.2 $5,692.7 NET INCOME AND NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE Net income $ 6 88.7 $ 3 44.9 Net income per common share – assuming dilution $ 5.76 $ 3. 33 NON-GAAP INCOME AND INCOME PER COMMON SHARE (A) Non-GAAP income $ 78 4.6 $402.5 Non-GAAP income per common share – $ 6. 57 $ 3. 8 8 assuming dilution COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING AT YEAR END 116,306,894 119,577,333 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES 6,910 7,370 (A) Refer to “Non-GAAP Measures” in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” section for a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure. TM CONTENT ™ U.S. RETAIL COFFEE 4 U.S. RETAIL CONSUMER FOODS 8 U.S. RETAIL PET FOODS 12 INTERNATIONAL AND FOODSERVICE 16 ® SUSTAINABILITY AT SMUCKER 20 Why We Are, Who We Are...Our Culture – Our Purpose Please Open ▸ 2016 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS OUR BRANDS The J.M. Smucker Company For nearly 120 years, The J.M. Smucker Company has been committed to offering consumers quality products that help bring families together to share memorable meals and moments. YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) 2016 2015 Net sales $7,811.2 $5,692.7 NET INCOME AND NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE Net income $ 6 88.7 $ 3 44.9 Net income per common share – assuming dilution $ 5.76 $ 3. 33 NON-GAAP INCOME AND INCOME PER COMMON SHARE (A) Non-GAAP income $ 78 4.6 $402.5 Non-GAAP income per common share – $ 6. 57 $ 3. 8 8 assuming dilution COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING AT YEAR END 116,306,894 119,577,333 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES 6,910 7,370 (A) Refer to “Non-GAAP Measures” in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” section for a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure. TM CONTENT ™ U.S. RETAIL COFFEE 4 U.S. RETAIL CONSUMER FOODS 8 U.S. RETAIL PET FOODS 12 INTERNATIONAL AND FOODSERVICE 16 ® SUSTAINABILITY AT SMUCKER 20 Why We Are, Who We Are...Our Culture – Our Purpose Please Open ▸ WHY WE ARE, WHO WE ARE... OUR PURPOSE OUR CULTURE Helping to bring families A culture of dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s… together to share memorable meals and moments. Of doing the right things and doing things right… A culture of growth – individual and as a company. Being together with the ones we love isn’t just a pleasant way to spend time — It’s who we are. It’s because of who we are. it’s vital to a healthy, happy, fulfilling life. It’s a result of living our Basic Beliefs… In fact, the more family and friends Our Commitment to Each Other. To our consumers spend time with each other, and to our customers. the richer their lives become. As we look to the future of unlimited possibilities, we recognize the principles that are We believe we can help strengthen instrumental to our success… families through the memorable meals and A culture deeply rooted in our Basic Beliefs… moments they share, and we can help Guideposts for decisions at every level… make every day a little more special Why we are who we are. by nurturing the bonds that bring A culture that encourages commitment to each other… people together, as well as people Clear communication and collaboration… and their pets closer together. Vision…A culture of appreciation. And the stronger families are today, A family-sense of sharing in a job well done… the stronger our society will be tomorrow. Where every person makes a difference. Quite simply, life tastes better together. WHY WE ARE, WHO WE ARE... OUR PURPOSE OUR CULTURE Helping to bring families A culture of dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s… together to share memorable meals and moments. Of doing the right things and doing things right… A culture of growth – individual and as a company. Being together with the ones we love isn’t just a pleasant way to spend time — It’s who we are. It’s because of who we are. it’s vital to a healthy, happy, fulfilling life. It’s a result of living our Basic Beliefs… In fact, the more family and friends Our Commitment to Each Other. To our consumers spend time with each other, and to our customers. the richer their lives become. As we look to the future of unlimited possibilities, we recognize the principles that are We believe we can help strengthen instrumental to our success… families through the memorable meals and A culture deeply rooted in our Basic Beliefs… moments they share, and we can help Guideposts for decisions at every level… make every day a little more special Why we are who we are. by nurturing the bonds that bring A culture that encourages commitment to each other… people together, as well as people Clear communication and collaboration… and their pets closer together. Vision…A culture of appreciation. And the stronger families are today, A family-sense of sharing in a job well done… the stronger our society will be tomorrow. Where every person makes a difference. Quite simply, life tastes better together. DEAR SHAREHOLDERS AND FRIENDS, It has been an extraordinary year of growth, innovation, and transformation for The J.M. Smucker Company as we strengthened our portfolio of brands, connected with customers and consumers in new ways, and invested in new capabilities – all while integrating the largest acquisition in our Company’s history. ith the addition of Big Heart Pet Brands (“Big Heart”), • Cash provided by operating activities of $1.5 billion; and Wwe now have three platforms for growth fueled by a strong portfolio of leading and iconic brands to deliver products • More than $750 million in cash returned to shareholders in that engage, delight, and inspire today’s consumers as we fulfill the form of share repurchases and dividends. pet snacks through the launch of products such as • Delivering the business: The strong performance of our Our Purpose of helping to bring families together to share Meow Mix® Irresistibles® cat treats, which have rapidly core business is the engine that drives our success, and our memorable meals and moments. One year after the acquisition of Big Heart, we have executed gained market share. overall growth will continue to come from an optimal blend a seamless integration of the pet food and pet snacks business of core performance, innovation, and new ventures. As we continue to evolve and transform our Company for and evolved our organizational structure to sustain long-term ENGAGING WITH CONSUMERS the future, we were pleased to announce in fiscal 2016 the growth. We remain committed to achieving $200 million in We believe the ability to develop and nurture emotional • Building new capabilities and enhancing existing capabilities: election of Mark Smucker as President and Chief Executive annual synergies by the end of fiscal 2018, with $37 million bonds between our brands and consumers is one of our core We have a long tradition of industry leadership built upon Officer. Mark represents the fifth generation of the Company’s in realized savings in fiscal 2016. competencies, with digital marketing as a key component meaningful partnerships and best-in-class capabilities. Having founding family and is the sixth Chief Executive Officer in of these efforts. Social media continues to provide an ideal the right systems, processes, and organizations in place our Company’s 119-year history. Mark’s appointment reflects LEADING AND ON-TREND BRANDS platform through which to engage and communicate with allows us to better serve our constituents. our Board of Directors’ thoughtful approach to succession We operate with a consumer-first mentality by bringing new consumers, who often view food as an experience to be planning and underscores our focus on the long term. Mark has products to market that address consumers’ ever-changing shared. Today, we manage more than 100 digital and social • Prioritizing our resources for our big ideas: We will ensure consistently demonstrated a passion for our culture, visionary preferences. Our evolved Vision emphasizes #1 and leading media properties supporting our holistic view of consumer we have appropriate resources to support building both our leadership, and commitment to growth that will help our brands while acknowledging the importance of emerging, engagement and providing valuable insights that can directly Smucker’s and Jif brands to $1 billion, growing our total pet Company continue to flourish in the years to come. on-trend brands to our portfolio. This approach contributed influence future innovations. snacks portfolio to $1 billion, and driving growth in coffee. positive results in fiscal 2016, with net sales from products Richard Smucker transitioned to the role of Executive launched in the past three years representing 10 percent of Our sponsorship of the 2016 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic With these priorities in place, we are well-positioned to Chairman, serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors total net sales. In order to maintain this pace, we are focused Teams provides a unique opportunity to reach multiple leverage our portfolio of leading and emerging brands and providing counsel on major strategic decisions to the on launching the right products with a go-to-market strategy generations of consumers as we prepare to share the while investing in new capabilities and innovations to Executive Leadership Team.