ORRVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    --  Net sales increased 52 percent led by Folgers
    --  Margins expand; Net income more than doubled
    --  EPS up 26 percent, up 21 percent excluding charges

    --  Cash from operations increased significantly

The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE: SJM) today announced results for the second quarter ended October 31, 2009 of its 2010 fiscal year. Results for the three-month and six-month periods ended October 31, 2009, include the operations of The Folgers Coffee Company ("Folgers"). References to base business refer to the Company's operations excluding the impact of Folgers.


    Executive Summary

                  Three Months Ended October 31,  Six Months Ended October 31,
                  -----------------------------   ---------------------------
                                    % Increase                      % Increase
                      2009    2008   (Decrease)      2009    2008   (Decrease)
                      ----    ----   ----------      ----    ----   ----------
                              (Dollars in millions, except per share data)

    Net sales        $1,278.7  $843.1    52%       $2,330.3  $1,506.8    55%
    Operating income   $231.0   $86.3   168%         $399.5    $158.1   153%
      % of net sales     18.1%   10.2%                 17.1%     10.5%
    Net income:
      Income           $140.0   $51.5   172%         $238.1     $93.7   154%
      Income per
       diluted share    $1.18   $0.94    26%          $2.00     $1.71    17%
    EBITDA             $276.0  $103.1   168%         $488.4    $192.5   154%


    --  Merger and integration costs of $0.04 and $0.14 per diluted share are
        included in the second quarter and first six months of 2010,
        respectively, while restructuring and merger and integration costs of
        $0.07 and $0.12 per diluted share are included in the second quarter and
        first six months of 2009, respectively.  Excluding these items, the
        Company's non-GAAP income per diluted share was $1.22 and $1.01 for the
        second quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively, an increase of 21
        percent, and $2.14 and $1.83 for the first six months of 2010 and 2009,
        respectively, an increase of 17 percent.

    --  Amortization expense of $0.10 and $0.02 per diluted share is included in
        the second quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively, and $0.20 and $0.04
        per diluted share is included in the first six months of 2010 and 2009,
        respectively.

"Achieving another quarter of record results further affirms our strategy of owning and marketing center-of-the-store, number one food brands," commented Tim Smucker, Chairman of the Board and Co-Chief Executive Officer. "In support of our brands, we recently introduced new advertising, increased media support, and implemented multi-brand promotional events across our portfolio. Consumers continue to respond well to our brands, our product innovations, and the value we bring in helping to provide memorable meals and moments for their families."

"With strong momentum in the first half of the year, and confidence in our strategy and our ability to execute this strategy, we are raising our outlook for the year," added Richard Smucker, Executive Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer. "We recently celebrated the one year anniversary of the Folgers merger, and appreciate the efforts of our employees in quickly achieving all key integration milestones. We continue to expect good performance from our portfolio of iconic brands."


    Net Sales

                                        Three Months Ended October 31,
                                        ------------------------------
                                                           Increase
                                         2009      2008   (Decrease)   %
                                         ----      ----   ----------   -
                                              (Dollars in millions)

    Net sales                        $1,278.7    $843.1      $435.6   52%
    Adjust for noncomparable items:
      Acquisitions                     (487.9)        -      (487.9) (58%)
      Foreign exchange                   (1.3)        -        (1.3)  (0%)
                                         ----        --        ----   --
    Net sales without acquisitions
     and foreign exchange              $789.5    $843.1      $(53.6)  (6%)
                                       ======    ======      ======   ==



                                        Six Months Ended October 31,
                                        ----------------------------
                                                          Increase
                                        2009      2008   (Decrease)   %
                                        ----      ----   ----------   -
                                            (Dollars in millions)

    Net sales                       $2,330.3  $1,506.8      $823.5   55%
    Adjust for noncomparable items:
      Acquisitions                    (889.0)        -      (889.0) (59%)
      Foreign exchange                   7.7         -         7.7    0%
                                         ---        --         ---   --
    Net sales without acquisitions
     and foreign exchange           $1,449.0  $1,506.8      $(57.8)  (4%)
                                    ========  ========      ======   ==

Net sales were up 52 percent in the second quarter of 2010 compared to 2009, due to the addition of Folgers. Excluding Folgers and foreign exchange, net sales were down 6 percent in the second quarter of 2010, compared to 2009. Volume was up 1 percent, and was more than offset by a 7 percent decline due to price and mix, with price reductions in the U.S. retail oils and baking segment being the key driver.

The increase in net volume, excluding Folgers, was primarily led by gains in Pillsbury®, Crisco®, Jif®, and Hungry Jack® brands in the U.S., and the Company's baking brands in Canada. These gains were partially offset by decreases in canned milk, fruit spreads, and declines in the foodservice and natural foods businesses.


    Margins

                                        Three Months Ended    Six Months Ended
                                             October 31,         October 31,
                                             ----------          ----------
                                            2009   2008         2009   2008
                                            ----   ----         ----   ----
                                                    (% of net sales)

    Gross profit                            38.5%  28.9%        38.5%  29.9%
    Selling, distribution, and
     administrative expenses:
      Marketing and selling                 10.1%   9.6%        10.0%   9.9%
      Distribution                           3.2%   3.3%         3.3%   3.4%
      General and administrative             4.9%   4.9%         5.3%   5.3%
                                             ---    ---          ---    ---
                                            18.2%  17.8%        18.6%  18.6%
                                            ====   ====         ====   ====
    Amortization                             1.4%   0.1%         1.6%   0.2%
    Restructuring and merger and
     integration costs                       0.6%   0.8%         1.1%   0.6%
    Other operating expense (income) - net   0.2%  (0.0%)        0.1%  (0.0%)
                                             ---    ---          ---    ---
    Operating Income                        18.1%  10.2%        17.1%  10.5%
                                            ====   ====         ====   ====

Gross profit increased $248.8 million in the second quarter of 2010 compared to 2009 with Folgers contributing approximately 90 percent of the increase. Folgers' gross margin was favorably impacted by green coffee market conditions, volume-related plant efficiencies, and product sales mix. Gross profit on the Company's base business improved by approximately 10 percent, and gross margin increased from 28.9 percent in last year's second quarter to 33.8 percent this quarter. Last year's results included charges of approximately $24.4 million related to nonqualifying commodity derivatives reflecting a sharp decline in soybean oil and wheat markets. Lower raw material and distribution costs this quarter also contributed to the base business margin improvement. Overall, gross margin improved to 38.5 percent in the second quarter of 2010.

Selling, distribution, and administrative ("SD&A") expenses increased 56 percent for the second quarter of 2010, compared to 2009, with the addition of Folgers accounting for the majority of the increase. As a percentage of net sales, SD&A increased from 17.8 percent in the second quarter of 2009 to 18.2 percent in 2010. Consistent with the Company's strategy of long-term investment in its brands, marketing expense increased approximately 70 percent during the second quarter of 2010, compared to 2009, in support of brand equity initiatives, including new advertising for many of its brands. As a result, marketing and selling expenses as a percentage of net sales increased from 9.6 percent in last year's second quarter to 10.1 percent this year.

Amortization expense, a noncash item, increased $16.8 million to 1.4 percent of net sales in the second quarter of 2010, compared to 0.1 percent in the same period in 2009, reflecting the addition of intangible assets associated with the Folgers transaction.

Driven by gross profit, operating income more than doubled compared to the second quarter of 2009, and improved from 10.2 percent to 18.1 percent of net sales. Excluding the impact of merger and integration costs in both years, and further excluding restructuring costs in 2009, operating income increased from 11.0 percent of net sales in 2009 to 18.7 percent in 2010.

Interest and Income Taxes

Interest expense increased $6.2 million during the second quarter of 2010, compared to 2009, as a result of an increase in the Company's debt obligations associated with the Folgers transaction in the third quarter of 2009, offset slightly by the retirement of $75 million in debt on June 1, 2009.

Income tax expense increased $49.2 million during the second quarter of 2010 compared to 2009. The effective tax rate increased to 34.9 percent in the second quarter of 2010 compared to 33.4 percent in 2009, reflecting the higher effective tax rate associated with the Folgers business and the net favorable resolution of previously open tax positions in 2009 as compared to 2010.


    Segment Performance

                   Three Months Ended October 31, Six Months Ended October 31,
                   -----------------------------  ---------------------------
                                       % Increase                  % Increase
                          2009    2008   (Decrease)   2009    2008  (Decrease)
                          ----    ----  -----------   ----    ----  ----------
                                       (Dollars in millions)

    Net sales:
      U.S. retail
       coffee market      $445.1     $-      n/a     $811.3     $-      n/a
      U.S. retail
       consumer market     290.1  301.7       (4%)    581.1  575.7        1%
      U.S. retail oils
       and baking market   303.9  333.3       (9%)    498.3  531.5       (6%)
      Special markets      239.7  208.2       15%     439.5  399.7       10%

     Segment profit:
      U.S. retail
       coffee market      $148.5     $-      n/a     $275.8     $-      n/a
      U.S. retail
       consumer market      71.1   68.1        4%     138.0  127.9        8%
      U.S. retail oils
       and baking market    48.0   30.9       55%      76.6   59.0       30%
      Special markets       41.2   26.5       56%      69.5   47.2       47%

    Segment profit margin:
      U.S. retail
       coffee market        33.4%   n/a                34.0%   n/a
      U.S. retail
       consumer market      24.5%  22.6%               23.8%  22.2%
      U.S. retail oils
       and baking market    15.8%   9.3%               15.4%  11.1%
      Special markets       17.2%  12.7%               15.8%  11.8%

U.S. Retail Coffee Market

The U.S. retail coffee market segment contributed $445.1 million to net sales in the second quarter of 2010. Compared to the same three-month period last year, prior to the transaction, volume increased approximately 5 percent. Strong growth in the Folgers® brand contributed over three-quarters of the volume increase compared to last year, while the continued growth of Dunkin' Donuts® coffee in gourmet contributed the remainder.

The U.S. retail coffee market segment added $148.5 million in segment profit for the second quarter of 2010, representing a 33.4 percent margin. Margins in the coffee segment were driven by favorable commodity costs, volume-related plant efficiencies, and sales mix. Investment in increased marketing offset a portion of the margin gains.

U.S. Retail Consumer Market

U.S. retail consumer market segment net sales for the quarter were down 4 percent compared to the prior year, primarily due to sales mix. Total volume in the U.S. retail consumer market was flat compared to the second quarter last year, as gains in Jif® peanut butter and Hungry Jack® pancake mixes and syrups were offset by declines in potatoes, fruit spreads, Smucker's® Uncrustables® sandwiches, and the specialty foods business.

U.S. retail consumer market segment profit increased 4 percent for the second quarter of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009, mainly due to operating efficiencies. Segment profit margin for the quarter improved from 22.6 percent of net sales in the second quarter of 2009 to 24.5 percent in 2010.

U.S. Retail Oils and Baking Market

Total volume in the U.S. retail oils and baking market segment was up 3 percent, with double-digit gains in the Pillsbury® and Crisco® brands offsetting declines in canned milk. Net sales in the U.S. retail oils and baking market were down 9 percent for the second quarter of 2010 compared to 2009, reflecting the impact of price declines in shortening, oils, flour, and canned milk, and higher promotional spending on Crisco® oils.

U.S. retail oils and baking market segment profit increased 55 percent for the second quarter of 2010, compared to the same period in 2009, and segment profit margin improved to 15.8 percent of net sales from 9.3 percent in 2009. Last year's second quarter segment profit included a significant portion of the charges on commodity derivatives and accounts for most of the profit improvement in the current quarter. In addition, supply chain efficiencies, including lower distribution costs, offset an increase in marketing primarily in support of the Pillsbury® brand and a lower contribution from canned milk.

Special Markets

Net sales in the second quarter for the special markets segment increased 15 percent. The acquisition of Folgers added $42.8 million to special markets net sales, more than offsetting a 1 percent volume decline in the base business. Volume gains were realized in Canada primarily in the baking and pickles categories while declines in foodservice and natural foods were generally attributable to the current economic environment.

Special markets segment profit increased 56 percent for the second quarter of 2010 compared to 2009, with the addition of Folgers and lower costs. Profit margin for the quarter improved from 12.7 percent in the second quarter of 2009 to 17.2 percent in 2010.

Other Financial Results and Measures

On October 29, 2009, the Company finalized a $400 million, three year, revolving credit facility with a group of five banks. Subsequent to the end of the quarter, the Company repaid $350 million of Folgers' bank debt and $200 million of Senior Notes utilizing a combination of cash on hand and borrowings against an existing $180 million credit facility.

For the second quarter of 2010, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ("EBITDA") were $276.0 million, or 21.6 percent of net sales, compared to $103.1 million, or 12.2 percent of net sales in the second quarter of 2009, primarily reflecting the impact of the Folgers merger.

Cash provided by operations in the second quarter of 2010 was $212.4 million resulting in cash provided by operations of $186.2 million in the first six months of 2010 compared to $8.7 million in 2009. The Company used significant cash during the first half of the fiscal year for seasonal fruit and vegetable procurement, the buildup of inventories to support the Fall Bake and Holiday period, and the additional increase of coffee inventory in advance of the Atlantic hurricane season. The Company expects increased cash from operations in the second half of the year upon completion of its key promotional periods.

Outlook

The Company raised its outlook for the year. For fiscal 2010, net sales are expected to approximate $4.5 billion. Income per diluted share, excluding merger and integration costs of $0.17 to $0.19 per diluted share, is now expected to range between $3.95 and $4.05, an increase from the previous range of $3.65 to $3.80. Income per diluted share is expected to reflect approximately $0.40 per share of noncash amortization expense resulting from the significant amount of intangible assets recorded on the Company's balance sheet.

Conference Call

The Company will conduct an earnings conference call and webcast today, Friday, November 20, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. E.T. The webcast, as well as a replay in downloadable MP3 format, can be accessed from the Company's website at www.smuckers.com. For those unable to listen to the webcast, an audio replay will be available following the call and can be accessed by dialing 888-203-1112 or 719-457-0820, with a pass code of 4707879, and will be available until Friday, November 27, 2009.

Non-GAAP Measures

The Company uses non-GAAP measures including net sales excluding acquisitions and foreign exchange rate impact; income, operating income, and income per diluted share, excluding restructuring and merger and integration costs; income and income per diluted share, excluding restructuring, merger and integration costs, and amortization; EBITDA; adjusted EBITDA; and free cash flow as key measures for purposes of evaluating performance internally. These non-GAAP measures are not intended to replace the presentation of financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Rather, the presentation of these non-GAAP measures is consistent with the way management internally evaluates its businesses, and facilitates the comparison of past and present operations. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. A reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP item for the quarter and year-to-date periods is included in the "Unaudited Non-GAAP Measures" table.

About The J. M. Smucker Company

For more than 100 years, The J. M. Smucker Company has been committed to offering consumers quality products that help families create memorable mealtime moments. Today, Smucker is the leading marketer and manufacturer of fruit spreads, retail packaged coffee, peanut butter, shortening and oils, ice cream toppings, sweetened condensed milk, and health and natural foods beverages in North America. Its family of brands includes Smucker's®, Folgers®, Dunkin' Donuts®, Jif®, Crisco®, Pillsbury®, Eagle Brand®, R.W. Knudsen Family®, Hungry Jack®, White Lily® and Martha White® in the United States, along with Robin Hood®, Five Roses®, Carnation®, Europe's Best® and Bick's® in Canada. The Company remains rooted in the Basic Beliefs of Quality, People, Ethics, Growth and Independence established by its founder and namesake more than a century ago. The Company has appeared on FORTUNE Magazine's list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the United States 11 times, ranking number one in 2004. For more information about the Company, visit www.smuckers.com.

The J. M. Smucker Company is the owner of all trademarks, except Pillsbury® is a trademark of The Pillsbury Company, used under license; Carnation® is a trademark of Societe des Produits Nestle S.A., used under license; and Dunkin' Donuts® is a registered trademark of DD IP Holder LLC used under license.

The J. M. Smucker Company Forward-Looking Language

This press release contains forward-looking statements, such as projected operating results, earnings and cash flows, that are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. Readers should understand that the risks, uncertainties, factors and assumptions listed and discussed in this press release, including the following important factors and assumptions, could affect the future results of the Company and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements:


    --  volatility of commodity markets from which raw materials, particularly
        green coffee beans, wheat, soybean oil, milk, and peanuts are procured
        and the related impact on costs;
    --  risks associated with hedging and derivative strategies employed by the
        Company to manage commodity pricing risks, including the risk that such
        strategies could result in significant losses and adversely impact the
        Company's liquidity;
    --  crude oil price trends and their impact on transportation, energy, and
        packaging costs;
    --  the ability to successfully implement price changes;
    --  the success and cost of introducing new products and the competitive
        response;
    --  the success and cost of marketing and sales programs and strategies
        intended to promote growth in the Company's businesses;
    --  general competitive activity in the market, including competitors'
        pricing practices and promotional spending levels;
    --  the impact of food safety concerns, involving either the Company or its
        competitors' products;
    --  the concentration of certain of the Company's businesses, with key
        customers and suppliers and the ability to manage and maintain key
        relationships;
    --  the loss of significant customers or a substantial reduction in orders
        from these customers or the bankruptcy of any such customer;
    --  changes in consumer coffee preferences, and other factors affecting the
        coffee business, which represents a substantial portion of the Company's
        business;
    --  the ability of the Company to obtain any required financing;
    --  the timing and amount of capital expenditures and merger and integration
        costs;
    --  impairments in the carrying value of goodwill, other intangible assets,
        or other long-lived assets or changes in useful lives of other
        intangible assets;
    --  the outcome of current and future tax examinations, changes in tax laws,
        and other tax matters, and their related impact on the Company's tax
        positions;
    --  foreign currency and interest rate fluctuations;
    --  political or economic disruption;
    --  other factors affecting share prices and capital markets generally; and

    --  the other factors described under "Risk Factors" in other reports and
        statements filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange
        Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and
        proxy materials.

Readers are cautioned not to unduly rely on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, when evaluating the information presented in this press release. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances.


                                The J.M. Smucker Company
                 Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

                                               Three Months Ended October 31,
                                               -------------------------------
                                                                   %  Increase
                                                2009        2008    (Decrease)
                                                ----        ----   -----------
                                             (Dollars in thousands, except per
                                                       share data)

    Net sales                               $1,278,745    $843,142        52%
    Cost of products sold                      786,495     599,723        31%
                                               -------     -------        --
    Gross Profit                               492,250     243,419       102%
      Gross margin                                38.5%       28.9%

    Selling, distribution, and administrative
     expenses                                  232,985     149,810        56%
    Amortization                                18,312       1,482      1136%
    Merger and integration costs                 8,148       6,210        31%
    Other restructuring costs                        -         127      (100%)
    Other operating expense (income) - net       1,841        (507)     (463%)
                                                 -----        ----      ----
    Operating Income                           230,964      86,297       168%
      Operating margin                            18.1%       10.2%

    Interest income                                686       1,901       (64%)
    Interest expense                           (17,473)    (11,314)       54%
    Other income - net                             825         341       142%
                                                   ---         ---       ---
    Income Before Income Taxes                 215,002      77,225       178%
    Income taxes                                75,012      25,772       191%
                                                ------      ------       ---
    Net Income                                $139,990     $51,453       172%
                                              ========     =======       ===

      Net income per common share                $1.18       $0.94        26%
                                                 =====       =====        ==

      Net income per common share -
       assuming dilution                         $1.18       $0.94        26%
                                                 =====       =====        ==

      Dividends declared per common share        $0.35       $5.32       (93%)
                                                 =====       =====       ===

    Weighted-average shares outstanding    118,956,181  54,831,695       117%
                                           ===========  ==========       ===
    Weighted-average shares outstanding -
     assuming dilution                     119,100,430  54,976,305       117%
                                           ===========  ==========       ===



                                               Six Months Ended October 31,
                                               -----------------------------
                                                                   %  Increase
                                                2009        2008    (Decrease)
                                                ----        ----   -----------
                                             (Dollars in thousands, except per
                                                        share data)

    Net sales                               $2,330,271  $1,506,799        55%
    Cost of products sold                    1,431,992   1,055,601        36%
                                             ---------   ---------        --
    Gross Profit                               898,279     451,198        99%
      Gross margin                                38.5%       29.9%

    Selling, distribution, and administrative
     expenses                                  434,162     280,223        55%
    Amortization                                36,689       2,953      1142%
    Merger and integration costs                24,624       9,610       156%
    Other restructuring costs                        -         646      (100%)
    Other operating expense (income) - net       3,279        (359)    (1013%)
                                                 -----        ----      -----
    Operating Income                           399,525     158,125       153%
      Operating margin                            17.1%       10.5%

    Interest income                              2,057       3,239       (36%)
    Interest expense                           (36,424)    (22,058)       65%
    Other income - net                           1,078       1,366       (21%)
                                                 -----       -----        ---
    Income Before Income Taxes                 366,236     140,672       160%
    Income taxes                               128,183      46,928       173%
                                               -------      ------       ---
    Net Income                                $238,053     $93,744       154%
                                              ========     =======       ===

      Net income per common share                $2.00       $1.71        17%
                                                 =====       =====        ==

      Net income per common share -
       assuming dilution                         $2.00       $1.71        17%
                                                 =====       =====        ==

      Dividends declared per common share        $0.70       $5.64       (88%)
                                                 =====       =====       ===

    Weighted-average shares outstanding    118,810,417  54,758,973       117%
                                           ===========  ==========       ===
    Weighted-average shares outstanding -
     assuming dilution                     118,923,337  54,902,492       117%
                                           ===========  ==========       ===



                               The J.M. Smucker Company
                  Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

                                           October 31, 2009 April 30, 2009
                                           ---------------- --------------
                                                (Dollars in thousands)

    Assets
    Current Assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents                 $409,708       $456,693
      Trade receivables                          411,239        266,037
      Inventories                                762,040        603,926
      Other current assets                        48,351         72,235
                                                  ------         ------
        Total Current Assets                   1,631,338      1,398,891

    Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net          873,086        838,433

    Other Noncurrent Assets:
      Goodwill                                 2,802,827      2,791,391
      Other intangible assets, net             3,069,986      3,098,976
      Other assets                                61,177         64,470
                                                  ------         ------
        Total Other Noncurrent Assets          5,933,990      5,954,837
                                               ---------      ---------
                                              $8,438,414     $8,192,161
                                              ==========     ==========

    Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
    Current Liabilities:
      Accounts payable                          $200,094       $198,954
      Note payable                               350,000        350,000
      Current portion of long-term debt          210,247        276,726
      Other current liabilities                  346,761        235,556
                                                 -------        -------
        Total Current Liabilities              1,107,102      1,061,236

    Noncurrent Liabilities:
      Long-term debt, net of current portion     900,000        910,000
      Other noncurrent liabilities             1,295,958      1,280,994
                                               ---------      ---------
        Total Noncurrent Liabilities           2,195,958      2,190,994

    Shareholders' Equity, net                  5,135,354      4,939,931
                                               ---------      ---------
                                              $8,438,414     $8,192,161
                                              ==========     ==========



                            The J.M. Smucker Company
             Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow

                                                            Six Months Ended
                                                              October 31,
                                                            ----------------
                                                             2009      2008
                                                             ----      ----
                                                        (Dollars in thousands)

    Operating Activities
      Net income                                           $238,053   $93,744
      Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
       provided by operating activities:
        Depreciation                                         51,148    30,043
        Amortization                                         36,689     2,953
        Share-based compensation expense                     13,098     6,035
        Working capital                                    (152,797) (124,053)
                                                           --------  --------
    Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities               186,191     8,722

    Investing Activities
      Businesses acquired, net of cash acquired                   -   (56,076)
      Additions to property, plant, and equipment           (89,433)  (55,770)
      Other - net                                            14,322     9,133
                                                             ------     -----
    Net Cash Used for Investing Activities                  (75,111) (102,713)

    Financing Activities
      Repayments of long-term debt                          (75,000)        -
      Proceeds from long-term debt                                -   400,000
      Quarterly dividends paid                              (82,993)  (34,952)
      Special dividends paid                                      -   274,208
      Purchase of treasury shares                            (5,225)   (3,356)
      Other - net                                             1,958     2,185
                                                              -----     -----
    Net Cash (Used for) Provided by Financing Activities   (161,260)   89,669
    Effect of exchange rate changes                           3,195      (907)
                                                              -----      ----
    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents               (46,985)   (5,229)
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period        456,693   171,541
                                                            -------   -------
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period             $409,708  $166,312
                                                           ========  ========

    (   ) Denotes use of cash



                            The J.M. Smucker Company
                          Unaudited Non-GAAP Measures


                                       Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended
                                          October  31,        October 31,
                                       ------------------  ----------------
                                          2009    2008      2009      2008
                                          ----    ----      ----      ----
                                               (Dollars in thousands,
                                              except per share data)
    Operating income before
     restructuring and merger and
     integration costs: (1)            $239,112  $92,634  $424,149  $168,381
        % of net sales                     18.7%    11.0%     18.2%     11.2%

    Income before restructuring and
     merger and integration costs: (2)
        Income                         $145,313  $55,675  $254,059  $100,578
        Income per common share --
         assuming dilution                $1.22    $1.01     $2.14     $1.83

    Income before restructuring,
     merger and integration costs,
     and amortization: (3)
        Income                         $157,244  $56,663  $277,906  $102,546
        Income per common share --
         assuming dilution                $1.32    $1.03     $2.34     $1.87


    (1) Reconciliation to operating
         income:
        Operating income               $230,964  $86,297  $399,525  $158,125
        Merger and integration costs      8,148    6,210    24,624     9,610
        Restructuring costs                   -      127         -       646
                                            ---      ---       ---       ---
        Operating income before
         restructuring and merger and
         integration costs             $239,112  $92,634  $424,149  $168,381
                                       ========  =======  ========  ========

    (2) Reconciliation to net income:
        Income before income taxes     $215,002  $77,225  $366,236  $140,672
        Merger and integration costs      8,148    6,210    24,624     9,610
        Restructuring costs                   -      127         -       646
                                            ---      ---       ---       ---
        Income before income taxes,
         restructuring, and merger and
         integration costs              223,150   83,562   390,860   150,928
        Income taxes                     77,837   27,887   136,801    50,350
                                         ------   ------   -------    ------
        Income before restructuring
         and merger and integration
         costs                         $145,313  $55,675  $254,059  $100,578
                                       ========  =======  ========  ========

    (3) Reconciliation to net income:
        Income before income taxes     $215,002  $77,225  $366,236  $140,672
        Merger and integration costs      8,148    6,210    24,624     9,610
        Restructuring costs                   -      127         -       646
        Amortization                     18,312    1,482    36,689     2,953
                                         ------    -----    ------     -----
        Income before income taxes,
         restructuring, merger and
         integration costs, and
         amortization                   241,462   85,044   427,549   153,881
        Income taxes                     84,218   28,381   149,643    51,335
                                         ------   ------   -------    ------
        Income before restructuring,
         merger and integration
         costs, and amortization       $157,244  $56,663  $277,906  $102,546
                                       ========  =======  ========  ========


    The Company uses non-GAAP measures including net sales excluding
    acquisitions and foreign exchange rate impact; income, operating income,
    and income per diluted share, excluding restructuring and merger and
    integration costs; income and income per diluted share, excluding
    restructuring, merger and integration costs, and amortization;  earnings
    before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ("EBITDA");
    adjusted EBITDA; and free cash flow as key measures for purposes of
    evaluating performance internally.  These non-GAAP measures are not
    intended to replace the presentation of financial results in accordance
    with U.S. GAAP.  Rather, the presentation of these non-GAAP measures is
    consistent with the way management internally evaluates its businesses,
    and facilitates the comparison of past and present operations.  These
    non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similar measures used by
    other companies.



                            The J.M. Smucker Company
                          Unaudited Non-GAAP Measures


                                       Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended
                                          October  31,        October 31,
                                       ------------------  ----------------
                                        2009      2008      2009      2008
                                        ----      ----      ----      ----
                                               (Dollars in thousands,
                                              except per share data)

    Earnings before interest,
     taxes, depreciation, and
     amortization:(4)                 $275,978  $103,127  $488,440  $192,487
       % of net sales                     21.6%     12.2%     21.0%     12.8%

    Free cash flow: (5)               $150,261  $(85,027)  $96,758  $(47,048)


    (4) Reconciliation to net income:
        Income before income taxes    $215,002   $77,225  $366,236  $140,672
        Interest income                   (686)   (1,901)   (2,057)   (3,239)
        Interest expense                17,473    11,314    36,424    22,058
        Depreciation                    25,877    15,007    51,148    30,043
        Amortization                    18,312     1,482    36,689     2,953
                                        ------     -----    ------     -----
        Earnings before interest,
         taxes, depreciation, and
         amortization                 $275,978  $103,127  $488,440  $192,487
        Merger and integration costs     8,148     6,210    24,624     9,610
        Restructuring costs                  -       127         -       646
        Share-based compensation
         expense                         5,268     3,236     9,821     6,035
                                         -----     -----     -----     -----
        Adjusted earnings before
         interest, taxes,
         depreciation, and
         amortization                 $289,394  $112,700  $522,885  $208,778
                                      ========  ========  ========  ========
        % of net sales                    22.6%     13.4%     22.4%     13.9%

    (5) Reconciliation to cash
         provided by operating
         activities:
        Cash provided by (used for)
         operating activities         $212,423  $(51,454) $186,191    $8,722
        Additions to property, plant,
         and equipment                 (62,162)  (33,573)  (89,433)  (55,770)
                                       -------   -------   -------   -------
        Free cash flow                $150,261  $(85,027)  $96,758  $(47,048)
                                      ========  ========   =======  ========


    The Company uses non-GAAP measures including net sales excluding
    acquisitions and foreign exchange rate impact; income, operating income,
    and income per diluted share, excluding restructuring and merger and
    integration costs; income and income per diluted share, excluding
    restructuring, merger and integration costs, and amortization;  earnings
    before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ("EBITDA");
    adjusted EBITDA; and free cash flow as key measures for purposes of
    evaluating performance internally.  These non-GAAP measures are not
    intended to replace the presentation of financial results in accordance
    with U.S. GAAP.  Rather, the presentation of these non-GAAP measures is
    consistent with the way management internally evaluates its businesses,
    and facilitates the comparison of past and present operations.  These n
    on-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similar measures used by other
    companies.


                              The J. M. Smucker Company
                            Unaudited Reportable Segments


                                   Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended
                                       October 31,           October 31,
                                   ------------------     ----------------
                                     2009      2008        2009        2008
                                     ----      ----        ----        ----
                                           (Dollars in thousands)

    Net sales:
      U.S. retail coffee market    $445,102        $-    $811,331          $-
      U.S. retail consumer market   290,090   301,701     581,092     575,677
      U.S. retail oils and baking
       market                       303,896   333,287     498,312     531,452
      Special markets               239,657   208,154     439,536     399,670
                                    -------   -------     -------     -------
    Total net sales              $1,278,745  $843,142  $2,330,271  $1,506,799
                                 ==========  ========  ==========  ==========

    Segment profit:
      U.S. retail coffee market    $148,512        $-    $275,823          $-
      U.S. retail consumer
       market                        71,056    68,064     138,035     127,859
      U.S. retail oils and
       baking market                 47,995    30,896      76,611      58,962
      Special markets                41,238    26,451      69,457      47,189
                                     ------    ------      ------      ------
    Total segment profit           $308,801  $125,411    $559,926    $234,010
                                   ========  ========    ========    ========
        Interest income                 686     1,901       2,057       3,239
        Interest expense            (17,473)  (11,314)    (36,424)    (22,058)
        Amortization                (18,312)   (1,482)    (36,689)     (2,953)
        Share-based compensation
         expense                     (5,268)   (3,236)     (9,821)     (6,035)
        Restructuring costs               -      (127)          -        (646)
        Merger and integration
         costs                       (8,148)   (6,210)    (24,624)     (9,610)
        Corporate administrative
         expense                    (43,141)  (27,736)    (82,942)    (56,628)
        Other unallocated (expense)
         income                      (2,143)       18      (5,247)      1,353
                                     ------        --      ------       -----
    Income before income taxes     $215,002   $77,225    $366,236    $140,672
                                   ========   =======    ========    ========

    Segment profit margin:
      U.S. retail coffee market        33.4%      n/a        34.0%        n/a
      U.S. retail consumer market      24.5%     22.6%       23.8%       22.2%
      U.S. retail oils and baking
       market                          15.8%      9.3%       15.4%       11.1%
      Special markets                  17.2%     12.7%       15.8%       11.8%

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