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Lancaster Colony(LANC) - 2022 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2021-11-03 11:40
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 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 000-04065 Lancaster Colony Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 13-1955943 (State or other jur ...
Lancaster Colony(LANC) - 2021 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-08-26 16:55
Lancaster Colony Corporation (NASDAQ:LANC) Q4 2021 Earnings Conference Call August 26, 2021 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Dale Ganobsik - VP of IR Dave Ciesinski - President and CEO Tom Pigott - CFO Conference Call Participants Todd Brooks - CL King & Associates Greg Pendy - Sidoti Ryan Bell - Consumer Edge Research Operator Good morning. My name is Andrea, and I will be your conference facilitator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Lancaster Colony Corporation Fiscal Year 2021 ...
Lancaster Colony(LANC) - 2021 Q4 - Annual Report
2021-08-26 11:42
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 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 000-04065 Lancaster Colony Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction o ...
Lancaster Colony(LANC) - 2021 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2021-05-04 11:44
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021 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 000-04065 Lancaster Colony Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 13-1955943 (State or other jurisdi ...
Lancaster Colony(LANC) - 2021 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2021-02-04 12:45
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2020 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 000-04065 Lancaster Colony Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 13-1955943 (State or other juri ...
Lancaster Colony(LANC) - 2021 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2020-11-04 12:50
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=3&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) This section presents the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended September 30, 2020, and 2019, detailing financial position, performance, and cash flows [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=3&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Total assets increased to **$1.024 billion** from **$993.4 million** as of September 30, 2020, driven by higher inventories and property, plant, and equipment | (Amounts in thousands) | September 30, 2020 | June 30, 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total current assets** | $408,407 | $385,612 | | **Property, plant and equipment-net** | $299,477 | $293,288 | | **Total Assets** | **$1,024,368** | **$993,353** | | **Total current liabilities** | $139,819 | $126,259 | | **Total shareholders' equity** | $801,106 | $783,300 | | **Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity** | **$1,024,368** | **$993,353** | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income](index=4&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Income) Net sales increased to **$349.2 million** for the three months ended September 30, 2020, but operating income and net income declined, resulting in lower diluted EPS | (Amounts in thousands, except per share data) | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2020 | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net Sales** | $349,237 | $337,054 | | **Gross Profit** | $92,654 | $92,108 | | **Operating Income** | $48,948 | $51,704 | | **Net Income** | $37,079 | $40,745 | | **Basic and diluted EPS** | $1.35 | $1.48 | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income](index=5&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Comprehensive%20Income) Comprehensive income for the quarter ended September 30, 2020, decreased to **$37.2 million** from **$40.8 million** in the prior year, primarily due to lower net income | (Amounts in thousands) | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2020 | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net Income** | $37,079 | $40,745 | | **Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax** | $94 | $70 | | **Comprehensive Income** | **$37,173** | **$40,815** | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=6&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Net cash from operations decreased to **$23.6 million** for the three months ended September 30, 2020, primarily due to increased inventories, with shifts in investing and financing activities | (Amounts in thousands) | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2020 | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net cash provided by operating activities** | $23,643 | $40,095 | | **Net cash used in investing activities** | ($14,548) | ($43,345) | | **Net cash used in financing activities** | ($21,280) | ($19,577) | | **Net change in cash and equivalents** | ($12,185) | ($22,827) | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity](index=7&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Shareholders'%20Equity) Total shareholders' equity increased to **$801.1 million** as of September 30, 2020, driven by **$37.1 million** in net income, partially offset by **$19.3 million** in cash dividends - For the three months ended September 30, 2020, shareholders' equity increased by **$17.8 million**, reflecting **$37.1 million** in net income less **$19.3 million** in cash dividends (**$0.70 per share**)[19](index=19&type=chunk) [Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=8&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The notes detail accounting policies, fair value measurements, and segment performance, highlighting a **$5.7 million** reduction in contingent consideration and a **$1.2 million** impairment charge, alongside COVID-19 impacts on Retail and Foodservice - A **$5.7 million** reduction in the fair value of Bantam's contingent consideration was recorded, reflecting the impact of a SKU rationalization by a Foodservice customer[37](index=37&type=chunk) - Impairment charges of **$1.2 million** were recorded related to certain tradename and technology/know-how intangible assets for Bantam due to the loss of future sales to a Foodservice customer[47](index=47&type=chunk) | (Amounts in thousands) | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2020 | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Retail Net Sales** | $193,725 | $166,077 | | **Foodservice Net Sales** | $155,512 | $170,977 | | **Total Net Sales** | **$349,237** | **$337,054** | | **Retail Operating Income** | $42,658 | $39,016 | | **Foodservice Operating Income** | $27,421 | $26,975 | | **Total Operating Income** | **$48,948** | **$51,704** | [Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=15&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Consolidated net sales grew **4%** to **$349.2 million**, driven by Retail segment growth offset by Foodservice decline, while operating income decreased **5%** to **$48.9 million** due to higher SG&A and manufacturing costs - Retail segment net sales increased **17%** to **$193.7 million**, driven by higher demand for at-home food consumption due to the COVID-19 outbreak[86](index=86&type=chunk) - Foodservice segment net sales decreased **9%** to **$155.5 million** as demand remained constrained by the impacts of COVID-19 on the restaurant industry[87](index=87&type=chunk) - SG&A expenses increased **22%** to **$48.2 million**, primarily due to a **$5.6 million** increase in expenditures for the Project Ascent ERP implementation, totaling **$8.3 million** for the quarter[75](index=75&type=chunk) - A favorable adjustment of **$5.7 million** related to Bantam's contingent consideration increased Foodservice operating income and diluted EPS by **$0.16** for the quarter[78](index=78&type=chunk)[85](index=85&type=chunk)[88](index=88&type=chunk) - The company expects capital expenditures for fiscal 2021 to be between **$70 million** and **$90 million**[97](index=97&type=chunk) [Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=22&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company reports no material changes to its market risks since the 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K - There have been no material changes to market risks since the 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K[103](index=103&type=chunk) [Item 4. Controls and Procedures](index=22&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2020, with no material changes to internal control over financial reporting during the quarter - Based on an evaluation as of September 30, 2020, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective[104](index=104&type=chunk) - No material changes were made to the company's internal control over financial reporting during the most recent fiscal quarter[105](index=105&type=chunk) PART II – OTHER INFORMATION [Item 1A. Risk Factors](index=23&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The company reports no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in its 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K - There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the company's 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K[107](index=107&type=chunk) [Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=23&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) The company repurchased **86** shares at an average price of **$171.22** per share, primarily for tax withholding, with **1,315,825** shares remaining authorized for future repurchase as of September 30, 2020 | Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid Per Share ($) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | July 1-31, 2020 | — | $ — | | August 1-31, 2020 | 42 | $168.66 | | September 1-30, 2020 | 44 | $173.66 | | **Total** | **86** | **$171.22** | - As of September 30, 2020, **1,315,825** common shares remained authorized for future repurchases under the company's share repurchase authorization[108](index=108&type=chunk) [Item 6. Exhibits](index=23&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including CEO and CFO certifications under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and XBRL data files - The exhibits filed with this report include certifications from the CEO and CFO as required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, along with Inline XBRL documents[116](index=116&type=chunk)
Lancaster Colony(LANC) - 2020 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2020-05-05 11:45
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020 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 000-04065 Lancaster Colony Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction of incorp ...
Lancaster Colony(LANC) - 2020 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2020-02-04 13:13
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 Form 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2019 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 000-04065 Lancaster Colony Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction of incor ...
Lancaster Colony(LANC) - 2020 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2019-11-04 12:47
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=4&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for Q1 2020 show increased assets, equity, net sales, and net income, reflecting the adoption of new lease accounting guidance [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=4&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Total assets increased to **$962.3 million** and shareholders' equity to **$749.7 million** as of September 30, 2019, with new lease accounting impacting liabilities Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) | Account | September 30, 2019 | June 30, 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Assets** | | | | Cash and equivalents | $173,461 | $196,288 | | Total current assets | $368,651 | $368,569 | | Property, plant and equipment-net | $280,859 | $247,044 | | Operating lease right-of-use assets | $24,584 | $— | | **Total Assets** | **$962,341** | **$905,399** | | **Liabilities & Equity** | | | | Total current liabilities | $136,573 | $119,706 | | Noncurrent Operating Lease Liabilities | $19,638 | $— | | **Total Shareholders' Equity** | **$749,665** | **$726,873** | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income](index=6&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Income) Net sales increased **6.4%** to **$337.1 million**, driving gross profit up **13.4%** and net income rising **4.4%** to **$40.7 million** Consolidated Income Statement Highlights (in thousands, except per share data) | Metric | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2019 | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2018 | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Sales | $337,054 | $316,654 | +6.4% | | Gross Profit | $92,108 | $81,199 | +13.4% | | Operating Income | $51,704 | $49,120 | +5.3% | | Net Income | $40,745 | $39,028 | +4.4% | | Diluted EPS | $1.48 | $1.42 | +4.2% | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=8&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Operating cash flow was **$40.1 million**, but investing activities used **$43.3 million**, primarily for property additions, leading to a net cash decrease Cash Flow Summary (in thousands) | Activity | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2019 | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $40,095 | $40,860 | | Net cash used in investing activities | ($43,345) | ($9,811) | | Net cash used in financing activities | ($19,577) | ($18,866) | | **Net change in cash and equivalents** | **($22,827)** | **$12,183** | - The significant increase in cash used for investing activities was primarily due to payments for property additions, which rose to **$43.2 million** from **$9.7 million** year-over-year[17](index=17&type=chunk) [Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=10&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Key notes detail new lease accounting adoption, recent acquisitions, contingent consideration valuation, and segment performance showing growth - The company adopted new lease guidance on July 1, 2019, recognizing a right-of-use asset of **$31.7 million** and a lease liability of **$33.5 million**, with no impact on operations or cash flows[29](index=29&type=chunk) - In fiscal 2019, the company acquired Omni Baking Company for **$22.3 million** and Bantam Bagels for a base price of **$33.1 million**, plus potential contingent consideration[30](index=30&type=chunk)[31](index=31&type=chunk) - Contingent consideration for the Bantam acquisition was valued at **$9.0 million** as of September 30, 2019, based on a Level 3 fair value measurement using a Monte Carlo simulation[36](index=36&type=chunk)[37](index=37&type=chunk) Segment Performance - Three Months Ended Sep 30 (in thousands) | Segment | Net Sales 2019 | Net Sales 2018 | Operating Income 2019 | Operating Income 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Retail | $166,077 | $162,748 | $35,435 | $33,948 | | Foodservice | $170,977 | $153,906 | $23,789 | $18,861 | [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=23&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management reported record Q1 net sales of **$337.1 million**, up **6%**, with gross profit up **13%**, despite higher SG&A and restructuring charges [Results of Consolidated Operations](index=24&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Consolidated%20Operations) Consolidated net sales increased **6%** to **$337.1 million**, with gross profit up **13%**, but operating income growth was tempered by increased SG&A and restructuring Consolidated Operations Summary (in thousands) | Metric | Q1 2020 | Q1 2019 | Change | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Sales | $337,054 | $316,654 | $20,400 | 6% | | Gross Profit | $92,108 | $81,199 | $10,909 | 13% | | SG&A Expenses | $39,455 | $32,079 | $7,376 | 23% | | Operating Income | $51,704 | $49,120 | $2,584 | 5% | | Net Income | $40,745 | $39,028 | $1,717 | 4% | - Excluding sales from the Bantam and Omni acquisitions, consolidated net sales increased **3%** for the quarter[79](index=79&type=chunk) - SG&A expenses increased by **$7.4 million**, driven by a **$2.7 million** spend on the ERP initiative, increased consumer promotions, and incremental expenses from the Bantam acquisition[81](index=81&type=chunk)[82](index=82&type=chunk) - The company recorded **$0.9 million** in restructuring and impairment charges related to the closure of its frozen bread plant in Saraland, Alabama[84](index=84&type=chunk)[85](index=85&type=chunk) [Results of Operations - Segments](index=25&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations%20-%20Segments) Retail segment net sales grew **2%** and operating income **4%**, while Foodservice net sales surged **11%** and operating income **26%** - Retail segment net sales grew **2%**, or **1.5%** excluding the Bantam acquisition, driven by Marzetti® dressings and dips, frozen garlic bread, and licensed dressings[90](index=90&type=chunk) - Foodservice segment net sales grew **11%**, or **4%** excluding acquisitions, attributed to national chain restaurant accounts, branded products, and frozen pasta, with Omni acquisition contributing **$7.9 million**[92](index=92&type=chunk) - Foodservice operating income increased **26%**, benefiting from higher sales volumes and cost savings from the lean six sigma program[93](index=93&type=chunk) [Looking Forward](index=26&type=section&id=Looking%20Forward) The company anticipates a strong Q2 driven by holiday sales and product expansion, with elevated SG&A and moderately unfavorable commodity costs expected later - The second quarter is typically the strongest sales quarter due to the holiday season[95](index=95&type=chunk) - Anticipates continued sales growth for Bantam in both Retail and Foodservice segments, as retail distribution expands and foodservice trends with Starbucks® remain positive[95](index=95&type=chunk) - Commodity costs are expected to be similar to the prior year in Q2 but turn 'moderately unfavorable' in the second half of the fiscal year[95](index=95&type=chunk) [Financial Condition](index=26&type=section&id=Financial%20Condition) Operating cash flow was **$40.1 million**, with capital expenditures increasing to **$43.3 million** for capacity expansion, maintaining strong liquidity - Increased capital expenditures include spending on a capacity expansion project at the frozen dinner roll facility in Horse Cave, Kentucky, expected to be completed near the end of Q2[97](index=97&type=chunk) - The company expects capital expenditures for fiscal 2020 to total between **$80 million** and **$100 million**[102](index=102&type=chunk) - As of September 30, 2019, the company had no borrowings outstanding under its **$150 million** revolving credit facility and was in compliance with all covenants[99](index=99&type=chunk)[100](index=100&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=28&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company reports no material changes to market risks from those disclosed in its 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K - There were no material changes to market risks from the 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K[107](index=107&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=28&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded disclosure controls were effective as of September 30, 2019, with no material changes to internal control over financial reporting - The CEO and CFO concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2019[108](index=108&type=chunk) - No material changes were made to internal control over financial reporting during the most recent fiscal quarter[109](index=109&type=chunk) PART II – OTHER INFORMATION [Risk Factors](index=29&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The company reports no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in its 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K - There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K[112](index=112&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=29&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) The company repurchased **10,279** common shares at **$142.49** per share, with **1,344,144** shares remaining authorized for future repurchase Common Stock Repurchases - Q1 2020 | Period | Total Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid Per Share | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | July 1-31, 2019 | 40 | $148.22 | | August 1-31, 2019 | 239 | $145.90 | | September 1-30, 2019 | 10,000 | $142.39 | | **Total** | **10,279** | **$142.49** | - As of September 30, 2019, **1,344,144** common shares remained authorized for future repurchase under the Board-approved plan[113](index=113&type=chunk) [Exhibits](index=29&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section references the Index to Exhibits, listing certifications and XBRL data files submitted with the Form 10-Q
Lancaster Colony(LANC) - 2019 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-08-27 17:50
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated net sales increased by 5% to a record $323.7 million in Q4 2019 compared to $308.2 million last year, with a 1.3% increase excluding acquisitions [6] - Consolidated gross profit improved by $2 million to $78.2 million, but gross profit margin decreased by 50 basis points from 24.7% to 24.2% due to headwinds from recent acquisitions [10] - Net income for Q4 totaled $33 million, or $1.20 per diluted share, compared to $32.4 million, or $1.18 per diluted share last year [15] - For the full fiscal year, consolidated net income increased by 6.9% to a record $150.5 million, or $5.46 per diluted share [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Retail net sales declined by 1.4% to $154.5 million, with a 2.2% decline when excluding Bantam Bagels [7] - Foodservice net sales grew by 11.7% to $169.1 million, with a 4.8% increase in organic net sales [8] - Retail segment operating income increased by $2.4 million to $32.3 million, while foodservice segment operating income also increased by $2.4 million to $18.4 million [13][14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Retail sales data indicated growth in four out of six categories, with share position increases in two categories [16] - The foodservice segment showed strong growth, particularly in national chain restaurant accounts and branded products [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company completed two acquisitions in fiscal year 2019, which are expected to play a significant role in future growth [24][27] - The company is focused on improving operational efficiency through supply chain initiatives and automation projects [22] - The company plans to introduce new products in fiscal year 2020 to drive retail sales growth [44][46] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates an uptick in commodity costs for fiscal year 2020, with pricing initiatives and cost-saving programs expected to offset these costs [48] - The company remains optimistic about the foodservice segment's performance despite potential economic challenges [75] Other Important Information - The company reported a 23% increase in operating cash flow to $198 million for fiscal year 2019 [35] - Capital expenditures for fiscal year 2020 are expected to remain elevated at $80 million to $100 million [40] Q&A Session Summary Question: Changes in retail sales and competition - Management noted that they gained share in two out of six categories, remained flat in three, and lost share in one category due to a retailer's merchandising decision [52] Question: Ongoing expenses related to Omni and Bantam Bagels - Management indicated that Bantam Bagels is expected to improve margins with a new automated line by the end of the calendar year, while Omni is incurring temporary overhead costs due to factory repairs [56][59] Question: Impact of commodity costs - Management highlighted broad-based commodity inflation concerns, estimating a 2-3% increase across various commodities [78]