ORRVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE: SJM) today announced results for the second quarter ended October 31, 2010, of its 2011 fiscal year.

Executive Summary


                            Three Months Ended October
                                           31,
                              ---------------------------
                                                        %
                          2010          2009        Increase
                          ----          ----       ---------
                                                   (Decrease)
                                                   ----------
                      (Dollars in millions, except per share data)

    Net sales         $1,278.9      $1,278.7                0%
    Operating income    $240.0        $231.2                4%
      % of net sales      18.8%         18.1%
    Net income:
      Income            $149.7        $140.0                7%
      Income per
       diluted share     $1.25         $1.18                6%
    EBITDA              $297.4        $276.0                8%



                           Six Months Ended October 31,
                           ----------------------------
                                                        %
                          2010          2009        Increase
                          ----          ----       ---------
                                                   (Decrease)
                                                   ----------
                      (Dollars in millions, except per share data)

    Net sales         $2,326.2      $2,330.3              (0%)
    Operating income    $405.2        $400.0                1%
      % of net sales      17.4%         17.2%
    Net income:
      Income            $252.6        $238.1                6%
      Income per
       diluted share     $2.11         $2.00                6%
    EBITDA              $520.6        $488.4                7%


    --  Non-GAAP income per diluted share was $1.38 and $1.22 for the second
        quarters of 2011 and 2010, and $2.42 and $2.14 for the first six months
        of 2011 and 2010, respectively, an increase of 13 percent in both
        periods.  Non-GAAP income per diluted share excludes restructuring and
        merger and integration costs ("special project costs") of $0.13 and
        $0.04 per diluted share, in the second quarters of 2011 and 2010,  and
        $0.31 and $0.14 in the first six months of 2011 and 2010, respectively.
    --  Non-GAAP operating income was up 10 percent, and operating margin
        improved to 20.6 percent in the second quarter of 2011, compared to 18.7
        percent in the second quarter of 2010.
    --  Results for the second quarter of 2011 include the impact of a lower
        effective tax rate of 32.5 percent, compared to 34.9 percent in the
        second quarter of 2010.

"We are pleased to deliver another quarter of strong earnings in this challenging economic environment," commented Tim Smucker, Chairman of the Board and Co-Chief Executive Officer. "Our team continues to take a long-term view of our business, focusing on the health of our brands, delivering value to our consumers, and managing the balance between volume growth, share of market gains, and profitability."

"Our long-term perspective in managing our business is backed by a strong financial position that provides the ability and flexibility to capitalize on opportunities that support our strategy," added Richard Smucker, Executive Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer. "As we look ahead, we anticipate that marketplace dynamics, including escalating commodity costs, will continue to present challenges. However, we are confident in the ability of our team to execute our strategy and address these obstacles."

Net Sales



                                        Three Months Ended October 31,
                                        ------------------------------
                                  2010          2009         Increase     %
                                  ----          ----         --------   ---
                                                           (Decrease)
                                                           ----------
                                         (Dollars in millions)

    Net sales                 $1,278.9      $1,278.7             $0.2     0%
    Adjust for noncomparable
     items:
      Divestitures                   -         (12.1)            12.1     1%
      Foreign exchange            (4.9)            -             (4.9)  (0%)
                                  ----           ---             ----  ----
    Net sales, excluding
     divestitures and foreign
     exchange                 $1,274.0      $1,266.6             $7.4     1%
                              ========      ========             ====   ===



                                         Six Months Ended October 31,
                                         ----------------------------
                                  2010           2009         Increase     %
                                  ----           ----         --------   ---
                                                            (Decrease)
                                                            ----------
                                        (Dollars in millions)

    Net sales                 $2,326.2       $2,330.3            $(4.1)  (0%)
    Adjust for noncomparable
     items:
      Divestitures                   -          (22.0)            22.0     1%
      Foreign exchange           (11.6)             -            (11.6)  (1%)
                                 -----            ---            -----  ----
    Net sales, excluding
     divestitures and foreign
     exchange                 $2,314.6       $2,308.3             $6.3     0%
                              ========       ========             ====   ===

Net sales in the second quarter of 2011 were essentially equal to the second quarter of 2010, and increased 1 percent, excluding the impact of the potato products divestiture and foreign exchange. Overall volume declined 4 percent driven by the Company's U.S. Retail Oils and Baking Market segment brands and Folgers® coffee in the U.S. Retail Coffee Market segment. Volume gains were most significant across the Special Markets segment, while gains were also realized in Dunkin' Donuts® packaged coffee, Smucker's® fruit spreads, and Jif® peanut butter. The net impact of pricing contributed approximately 3 percent to net sales and the overall impact of sales mix was favorable.

Margins



                                          Three Months             Six Months
                                             Ended                   Ended
                                          ------------          ----------
                                          October 31,             October 31,
                                          -----------             -----------
                                       2010       2009       2010       2009
                                       ----       ----       ----       ----
                                                  (% of net sales)

    Gross profit                       38.7%      38.5%      38.8%      38.5%
    Selling, distribution, and
     administrative expenses:
      Marketing                         5.8%       6.9%       6.2%       6.8%
      Selling                           3.2%       3.2%       3.3%       3.2%
      Distribution                      3.2%       3.2%       3.3%       3.3%
      General and administrative        5.2%       4.9%       5.5%       5.3%
                                       17.4%      18.2%      18.3%      18.6%
                                       ====       ====       ====       ====
    Amortization                        1.4%       1.4%       1.6%       1.6%
    Other restructuring and merger and
     integration costs                  0.9%       0.6%       1.4%       1.1%
    Other operating expense - net       0.2%       0.2%       0.1%       0.0%
    Operating Income                   18.8%      18.1%      17.4%      17.2%
                                       ====       ====       ====       ====

Gross profit increased $2.4 million to 38.7 percent of net sales in the second quarter of 2011, from 38.5 percent in the second quarter of 2010. The second quarter of 2011 includes the impact of $12.1 million of restructuring charges in cost of products sold and $5.9 million of unrealized mark-to-market losses on derivative contracts. The impact of raw material and manufacturing costs on gross profit was mixed. Green coffee costs were significantly higher in the second quarter of 2011, compared to the second quarter of 2010. Pricing actions taken earlier in the year, relative to the recognition of higher green coffee costs, contributed to gross profit in the second quarter of 2011. The Company expects to recognize steadily higher green coffee costs during the remainder of the year. Higher costs were also realized for milk, sugar, and soybean oil while lower costs were recognized for peanuts and flour. The second quarter of 2010 had benefited from volume-related plant efficiencies.

Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses decreased 4 percent for the second quarter of 2011, compared to 2010, and decreased as a percentage of net sales from 18.2 percent to 17.4 percent. Compared to the second quarter of 2010, that included higher levels of investment spending in brand equity initiatives and new advertising, marketing expenses decreased 15 percent for the second quarter of 2011. A portion of the marketing expense decrease was reallocated to support promotional programs, primarily in the U.S. Retail Oils and Baking Market segment. Selling and distribution expenses in the second quarter of 2011 remained relatively even with 2010. General and administrative expenses were up 5 percent over the same period.

Operating income increased $8.8 million, or 4 percent, in the second quarter of 2011, compared to 2010, despite an increase in special project costs of approximately $15.0 million. Excluding the impact of special project costs in both periods, operating income increased $23.9 million, or 10 percent, and improved from 18.7 percent of net sales in 2010, to 20.6 percent in 2011.

Interest and Income Taxes

Interest expense increased $1.0 million during the second quarter of 2011, compared to 2010, as lower average debt outstanding was somewhat offset by modestly higher interest rates.

Income taxes decreased $3.0 million in the second quarter of 2011, compared to 2010, resulting in a quarterly effective tax rate of 32.5 percent in 2011, compared to 34.9 percent in 2010. The lower effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2011 primarily reflects benefits realized from an increased deduction related to U.S. manufacturing activities, compared to 2010, together with lower state income taxes.

Segment Performance



                                        Three Months Ended October
                                                     31,
                                        ---------------------------
                                                                  %
                                    2010          2009        Increase
                                    ----          ----       ---------
                                                             (Decrease)
                                                             ----------
                                    (Dollars in millions)

    Net sales:
      U.S. Retail Coffee Market   $477.3        $445.1                7%
      U.S. Retail Consumer
       Market *                    272.6         290.1              (6%)
      U.S. Retail Oils and
       Baking Market               279.5         303.9              (8%)
      Special Markets              249.5         239.7                4%

     Segment profit:
      U.S. Retail Coffee Market   $149.1        $131.9               13%
      U.S. Retail Consumer
       Market                       74.3          70.5                5%
      U.S. Retail Oils and
       Baking Market                40.9          45.4             (10%)
      Special Markets               49.4          40.0               24%

    Segment profit margin:
      U.S. Retail Coffee Market     31.2%         29.6%
      U.S. Retail Consumer
       Market                       27.3%         24.3%
      U.S. Retail Oils and
       Baking Market                14.6%         14.9%
      Special Markets               19.8%         16.7%



                                          Six Months Ended October 31,
                                          ----------------------------
                                                                      %
                                        2010          2009        Increase
                                        ----          ----       ---------
                                                                 (Decrease)
                                                                 ----------
                                      (Dollars in millions)

    Net sales:
      U.S. Retail Coffee Market       $870.9        $811.3                7%
      U.S. Retail Consumer
       Market *                        551.8         581.1              (5%)
      U.S. Retail Oils and
       Baking Market                   453.4         498.3              (9%)
      Special Markets                  450.1         439.5                2%

     Segment profit:
      U.S. Retail Coffee Market       $261.0        $243.0                7%
      U.S. Retail Consumer
       Market                          145.7         136.6                7%
      U.S. Retail Oils and
       Baking Market                    63.4          71.1             (11%)
      Special Markets                   84.3          66.7               26%

    Segment profit margin:
      U.S. Retail Coffee Market         30.0%         30.0%
      U.S. Retail Consumer
       Market                           26.4%         23.5%
      U.S. Retail Oils and
       Baking Market                    14.0%         14.3%
      Special Markets                   18.7%         15.2%


    *  Net sales comparability for the U.S. Retail Consumer Market is
    impacted by the potato products divested in March 2010.

While the Company's four reportable segments remain the same for 2011, the calculation of segment profit has been modified to include intangible asset amortization and impairment charges related to segment assets, along with certain other items in each of the segments. These items were previously considered corporate expenses and were not allocated to the segments. This change more accurately aligns the segment financial results with the responsibilities of segment management, most notably in the area of intangible assets. Fiscal 2010 segment profit has been recalculated to be consistent with the current methodology.

U.S. Retail Coffee Market

The U.S. Retail Coffee Market segment net sales increased 7 percent in the second quarter of 2011, compared to the second quarter in 2010. Price increases totaling 13 percent were taken in 2011 to cover rising green coffee costs, but were partially offset by a 7 percent overall volume decline and additional promotional spending. Volume decreased in the Folgers® brand while Dunkin' Donuts® packaged coffee continued its double-digit growth. The introduction of Folgers Gourmet Selections® and Millstone® K-Cups® offerings during the quarter contributed approximately 2 percent to U.S. Retail Coffee Market segment net sales.

Green coffee costs were significantly higher in the second quarter of 2011, compared to the second quarter of 2010. Pricing actions taken earlier in the year, relative to higher green coffee costs realized during the second quarter, contributed to segment profit. The Company expects the impact of rising green coffee costs to accelerate during the remainder of the year. Marketing expenses decreased in the second quarter of 2011, compared to the second quarter of 2010 which included significant long-term investments in brand equity initiatives and new advertising. U.S. Retail Coffee Market segment profit increased 13 percent in the second quarter of 2011, compared to the second quarter of 2010 that included the benefit of volume-related plant efficiencies. Segment profit margin was 31.2 percent in 2011, compared to 29.6 percent in 2010.

U.S. Retail Consumer Market

The U.S. Retail Consumer Market segment net sales declined approximately 2 percent while volume increased 1 percent, excluding the effect of potato products divested in the fourth quarter of 2010. Net sales include the impact of a peanut butter price reduction of 5 percent taken earlier in the fiscal year. Volume gains were realized in Smucker's® fruit spreads, Jif® peanut butter, and Smucker's® Snack'n Waffles® brand waffles, offsetting volume declines in Smucker's Uncrustables® sandwiches and toppings. Reported segment net sales and volume decreased 6 percent and 3 percent, respectively, for the second quarter of 2011, compared to the second quarter of 2010, reflecting the divested potato products.

The U.S. Retail Consumer Market segment profit increased 5 percent for the second quarter of 2011, compared to the second quarter in 2010, due to lower supply chain and raw material costs, primarily peanuts and corn sweetener, and a favorable sales mix that more than offset increased marketing. Segment profit margin for the quarter improved significantly from 24.3 percent in the second quarter of 2010, to 27.3 percent in 2011.

U.S. Retail Oils and Baking Market

Net sales and volume in the U.S. Retail Oils and Baking Market segment were down 8 percent and 10 percent, respectively, for the second quarter of 2011, compared to 2010. Pillsbury® flour and baking mixes volume was down double digits due to a combination of planned reductions in lower-margin products, and an unprecedented competitive and promotional environment. Following a price decline taken earlier in the year, Crisco® oils volume showed modest improvement, but was down 3 percent for the second quarter of 2011, compared to 2010.

The U.S. Retail Oils and Baking Market segment profit decreased 10 percent for the second quarter of 2011, compared to the second quarter of 2010. The impact of the sales decline, along with increases in milk, sugar, and soybean oil costs, and unrealized mark-to-market adjustments on commodity contracts contributed to the profit decrease. Segment profit margin decreased from 14.9 percent in the second quarter of 2010, to 14.6 percent in 2011.

Special Markets

Net sales in the Special Markets segment increased 4 percent in the second quarter of 2011, compared to 2010. Excluding foreign exchange, net sales increased 2 percent over the same time period. Volume increased 4 percent in the second quarter of 2011, compared to 2010, driven by gains in the natural foods, baking, and coffee categories. The impact of volume gains was partially offset by higher promotional spending.

Special Markets segment profit increased 24 percent and profit margin increased to 19.8 percent from 16.7 percent for the second quarter of 2011, compared to 2010, primarily due to coffee price increases taken earlier in the year, lower flour costs, and the favorable impact of sales mix associated with higher natural foods and coffee sales.

Other Financial Results and Measures

Cash provided by operations in the first six months of 2011 was $19.5 million, compared to $187.8 million in the same period in 2010. The decrease of $168.3 million in cash provided by operations in the first six months of 2011, compared to 2010, is primarily due to the timing of income tax payments made in 2011. The Company expects a significant use of cash during the first half of each fiscal year primarily due to 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 anticipates cash provided by operations in the second half of the fiscal year to exceed the amount in the first half of the year upon completion of the Company's key promotional periods.

For the second quarter of 2011, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ("EBITDA") were $297.4 million, or 23.3 percent of net sales, compared to $276.0 million, or 21.6 percent of net sales, in the second quarter of 2010, an increase of 8 percent. For the first six months of 2011, EBITDA was $520.6 million, or 22.4 percent of net sales, compared to $488.4 million, or 21.0 percent of net sales, for the first six months of 2010, an increase of 7 percent.

Outlook

For fiscal 2011, net sales are expected to increase in excess of 3 percent compared to the prior year, primarily due to pricing actions. Income per diluted share, excluding special project costs of $0.70 to $0.75 per diluted share, is expected to increase to a range of $4.55 to $4.65. Previously the range was $4.50 to $4.60, excluding special project costs of $0.55 to $0.60 per diluted share. Approximately $0.40 per diluted share of intangible asset amortization, a noncash expense item, is included in the range of income per diluted share for 2011. The Company currently has approximately 3.7 million common shares authorized for repurchase by its Board of Directors that has not been factored into its outlook.

Conference Call

The Company will conduct an earnings conference call and webcast today, Thursday, November 18, 2010, at 8:30 a.m. E.T. The webcast 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 5826472, and will be available until Thursday, November 25, 2010.

Non-GAAP Measures

The Company uses non-GAAP measures including net sales, excluding divestitures 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. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Rather, the presentation of these non-GAAP measures supplements other metrics used by management to internally evaluate 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 and may exclude certain nondiscretionary expenses and cash payments. A reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP items for the current and prior year quarter and year-to-date period is included in the "Unaudited Non-GAAP Measures" table.

About The J. M. Smucker Company

For more than 110 years, The J. M. Smucker Company has been committed to offering consumers quality products that help families create memorable mealtime moments. Today, Smucker is a 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 12 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®, the Barrelhead logo and the Doughboy character are trademarks of The Pillsbury Company, LLC, 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. Dunkin' Donuts® brand is licensed to The J. M. Smucker Company for packaged coffee products sold in retail environments like grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, and drug stores. This information is not applicable to Dunkin' Donuts® coffee or other products for sale in Dunkin' Donuts® stores. Borden® and Elsie are trademarks used under license.

K-Cup® and K-Cups® are trademarks of Keurig, Incorporated.

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, derivative, and purchasing 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 successful completion of the Company's restructuring programs, and
        the ability to realize anticipated savings and other potential benefits
        within the time frames currently contemplated;
    --  the impact of food safety concerns, involving either the Company or its
        competitors' products;
    --  the impact of accidents and natural disasters, including crop failures
        and storm damage;
    --  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 restructuring 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 impact of new or changes to existing governmental laws and
        regulations or their application;
    --  the impact of future legal, regulatory, or market measures regarding
        climate change;
    --  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 undertake any obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances.

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



                               Three Months Ended October 31,
                               ------------------------------
                                                                   %
                                 2010              2009        Increase
                                 ----              ----       ---------
                                                              (Decrease)
                                                              ----------
                         (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

    Net  sales             $1,278,913        $1,278,745                0%
    Cost of products
     sold                     772,171           786,495              (2%)
    Cost of products
     sold -
     restructuring             12,072                 -              n/m
    Gross Profit              494,670           492,250                0%
      Gross margin               38.7%             38.5%

    Selling,
     distribution, and
     administrative
     expenses                 222,821           232,985              (4%)
    Amortization               18,501            18,312                1%
    Merger and
     integration costs          2,773             8,148             (66%)
    Other
     restructuring
     costs                      8,345                 -              n/m
    Other operating
     expense - net              2,194             1,599               37%
    Operating Income          240,036           231,206                4%
      Operating margin           18.8%             18.1%

    Interest income               572               686             (17%)
    Interest expense          (18,505)          (17,473)               6%
    Other (expense)
     income - net                (376)              583            (164%)
    Income Before
     Income Taxes             221,727           215,002                3%
    Income taxes               72,001            75,012              (4%)
    Net Income               $149,726          $139,990                7%
                             ========          ========              ===

      Net income per
       common share             $1.25             $1.18                6%
                                =====             =====              ===

      Net income per
       common share-
       assuming dilution        $1.25             $1.18                6%
                                =====             =====              ===

     Dividends declared
      per common share          $0.40             $0.35               14%
                                =====             =====              ===

    Weighted-average
     shares
     outstanding          119,512,001       118,956,181                0%
                          ===========       ===========              ===
    Weighted-average
     shares
     outstanding -
     assuming dilution    119,642,398       119,100,430                0%
                          ===========       ===========              ===




                                 Six Months Ended October 31,
                                 ----------------------------
                                                                   %
                                 2010              2009        Increase
                                 ----              ----       ---------
                                                              (Decrease)
                                                              ----------
                         (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

    Net  sales             $2,326,225        $2,330,271              (0%)
    Cost of products
     sold                   1,401,595         1,431,992              (2%)
    Cost of products
     sold -
     restructuring             21,525                 -              n/m
    Gross Profit              903,105           898,279                1%
      Gross margin               38.8%             38.5%

    Selling,
     distribution, and
     administrative
     expenses                 426,082           434,162              (2%)
    Amortization               36,998            36,689                1%
    Merger and
     integration costs          5,429            24,624             (78%)
    Other
     restructuring
     costs                     26,449                 -              n/m
    Other operating
     expense - net              2,944             2,764                7%
    Operating Income          405,203           400,040                1%
      Operating margin           17.4%             17.2%

    Interest income             1,005             2,057             (51%)
    Interest expense          (35,044)          (36,424)             (4%)
    Other (expense)
     income - net                 317               563             (44%)
    Income Before
     Income Taxes             371,481           366,236                1%
    Income taxes              118,874           128,183              (7%)
    Net Income               $252,607          $238,053                6%
                             ========          ========              ===

      Net income per
       common share             $2.12             $2.00                6%
                                =====             =====              ===

      Net income per
       common share-
       assuming dilution        $2.11             $2.00                6%
                                =====             =====              ===

     Dividends declared
      per common share          $0.80             $0.70               14%
                                =====             =====              ===

    Weighted-average
     shares
     outstanding          119,406,465       118,810,417                1%
                          ===========       ===========              ===
    Weighted-average
     shares
     outstanding -
     assuming dilution    119,541,445       118,923,337                1%
                          ===========       ===========              ===



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



                                        October 31,        April 30,
                                               2010             2010
                                       ------------       ----------
                                            (Dollars in thousands)

    Assets
    Current Assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents            $487,463         $283,570
      Trade receivables                     415,826          238,867
      Inventories                           822,614          654,939
      Marketable securities                  48,086                -
      Other current assets                   80,197           46,254
                                             ------           ------
        Total Current Assets              1,854,186        1,223,630

    Property, Plant, and
     Equipment, Net                         841,095          858,313

    Other Noncurrent Assets:
      Goodwill                            2,807,418        2,807,730
      Other intangible assets, net        2,989,374        3,026,515
      Other noncurrent assets                61,277           58,665
                                             ------           ------
        Total Other Noncurrent Assets     5,858,069        5,892,910
                                         $8,553,350       $7,974,853
                                         ==========       ==========

    Liabilities and Shareholders'
     Equity
    Current Liabilities:
      Accounts payable                     $194,194         $179,509
      Current portion of long-term
       debt                                       -           10,000
      Other current liabilities             282,725          289,388
                                            -------          -------
        Total Current Liabilities           476,919          478,897

    Noncurrent Liabilities:
      Long-term debt, net of
       current portion                    1,300,000          900,000
      Other noncurrent liabilities        1,272,422        1,269,636
                                          ---------        ---------
        Total Noncurrent Liabilities      2,572,422        2,169,636

    Shareholders' Equity                  5,504,009        5,326,320
                                          ---------        ---------
                                         $8,553,350       $7,974,853
                                         ==========       ==========



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



                                                    Six Months Ended
                                                       October 31,
                                                      ----------------
                                                      2010           2009
                                                      ----           ----
                                                       (Dollars in
                                                       thousands)

    Operating Activities
      Net income                                  $252,607       $238,053
      Adjustments to reconcile net income to
       net cash used for operating activities:
        Depreciation                                56,646         51,148
        Amortization                                36,998         36,689
        Share-based compensation expense            12,268         13,098
        Noncash restructuring charges               26,807              -
        Loss on sale of assets - net                 1,027          1,621
        Working capital                           (366,807)      (152,797)
                                                  --------       --------
    Net Cash Provided by Operating
     Activities                                     19,546        187,812

    Investing Activities
      Additions to property, plant, and
       equipment                                   (62,073)       (89,433)
      Purchases of marketable securities           (57,037)             -
      Sale and maturities of marketable
       securities                                    9,000         13,519
      Other - net                                      350           (818)
                                                       ---           ----
    Net Cash Used for Investing Activities        (109,760)       (76,732)

    Financing Activities
      Repayments of long-term debt                 (10,000)       (75,000)
      Proceeds from long-term debt                 400,000              -
      Quarterly dividends paid                     (95,333)       (82,993)
      Purchase of treasury shares                   (5,147)        (5,225)
      Other - net                                    4,576          1,958
                                                     -----          -----
    Net Cash Provided by (Used for)
     Financing Activities                          294,096       (161,260)
    Effect of exchange rate changes                     11          3,195
    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
     equivalents                                   203,893        (46,985)
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
     of period                                     283,570        456,693
                                                   -------        -------
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of
     period                                       $487,463       $409,708
                                                  ========       ========


    (  ) Denotes use of cash



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




                                        Three Months Ended October 31,
                                        ------------------------------
                                                       2010             2009
                                                       ----             ----
                                 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

    Operating income
     before
     restructuring and
     merger and
     integration costs:
     (1)                                          $263,226         $239,354
      % of net sales                                  20.6%            18.7%

    Income before
     restructuring and
     merger and
     integration costs:
     (2)
      Income                                      $165,284         $145,313
      Income per common
       share --assuming
       dilution                                      $1.38            $1.22

    Income before
     restructuring,
     merger and
     integration costs,
     and amortization:
     (3)
      Income                                      $177,735         $157,244
      Income per common
       share --assuming
       dilution                                      $1.49            $1.32


          Reconciliation to operating
    (1)   income:
         Operating income                         $240,036         $231,206
         Merger and integration costs                2,773            8,148
          Cost of products sold -
          restructuring                             12,072                -
         Other restructuring costs                   8,345                -
          Operating income before
          restructuring and merger and
          integration costs                       $263,226         $239,354
                                                  ========         ========

    (2)  Reconciliation to net income:
      Income before income
       taxes                                      $221,727         $215,002
      Merger and
       integration costs                             2,773            8,148
      Cost of products
       sold -
       restructuring                                12,072                -
      Other restructuring
       costs                                         8,345                -
      Income before income
       taxes,
       restructuring, and
       merger and
       integration costs                           244,917       223,150
      Income taxes                                  79,633           77,837
      Income before
       restructuring and
       merger and
       integration costs                          $165,284         $145,313
                                                  ========         ========

    (3)  Reconciliation to net income:
      Income before income
       taxes                                      $221,727         $215,002
      Merger and
       integration costs                             2,773            8,148
      Cost of products
       sold -
       restructuring                                12,072                -
      Other restructuring
       costs                                         8,345                -
      Amortization                                  18,501           18,312
      Income before income
       taxes,
       restructuring,
       merger and
       integration costs,
       and amortization                            263,418       241,462
      Income taxes                                  85,683           84,218
      Income before
       restructuring,
       merger and
       integration costs,
       and amortization                           $177,735      $157,244
                                                  ========         ========




                                              Six Months Ended October 31,
                                               -------------------------
                                                       2010             2009
                                                       ----             ----
                                 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

    Operating income
     before
     restructuring
     and merger and
     integration
     costs: (1)                                   $458,606      $424,664
      % of net sales                                  19.7%            18.2%

    Income before
     restructuring
     and merger and
     integration
     costs: (2)
      Income                                      $288,921         $254,059
      Income per common
       share --
       assuming
       dilution                                      $2.42            $2.14

    Income before
     restructuring,
     merger and
     integration
     costs, and
     amortization:
     (3)
      Income                                      $314,080         $277,906
      Income per common
       share --
       assuming
       dilution                                      $2.63            $2.34


          Reconciliation to operating
    (1)   income:
         Operating income                         $405,203         $400,040
         Merger and integration costs                5,429           24,624
          Cost of products sold -
          restructuring                             21,525                -
         Other restructuring costs                  26,449                -
          Operating income before
          restructuring and merger and
          integration costs                       $458,606         $424,664
                                                  ========         ========

    (2)  Reconciliation to net income:
      Income before
       income taxes                               $371,481         $366,236
      Merger and
       integration
       costs                                         5,429           24,624
      Cost of products
       sold -
       restructuring                                21,525                -
      Other
       restructuring
       costs                                        26,449                -
      Income before
       income taxes,
       restructuring,
       and merger and
       integration
       costs                                       424,884       390,860
      Income taxes                                 135,963          136,801
      Income before
       restructuring
       and merger and
       integration
       costs                                      $288,921      $254,059
                                                  ========         ========

    (3)  Reconciliation to net income:
      Income before
       income taxes                               $371,481         $366,236
      Merger and
       integration
       costs                                         5,429           24,624
      Cost of products
       sold -
       restructuring                                21,525                -
      Other
       restructuring
       costs                                        26,449                -
      Amortization                                  36,998           36,689
      Income before
       income taxes,
       restructuring,
       merger and
       integration
       costs, and
       amortization                                461,882       427,549
      Income taxes                                 147,802          149,643
      Income before
       restructuring,
       merger and
       integration
       costs, and
       amortization                               $314,080      $277,906
                                                  ========         ========




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




                                     Three Months Ended October 31,
                                     ---------------------------
                                           2010             2009
                                           ----             ----
                                (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

    Earnings before
     interest, taxes,
     depreciation, and
     amortization:(4)                 $297,434         $275,978
      % of net sales                      23.3%            21.6%

    Free cash flow: (5)                $11,657         $151,498


          Reconciliation to net
    (4)   income:
      Income before income
       taxes                          $221,727         $215,002
      Interest income                     (572)            (686)
      Interest expense                  18,505           17,473
      Depreciation                      27,286           25,877
      Amortization                      18,501           18,312
      Accelerated depreciation 
       - restructuring                  11,987                -
          Earnings before interest,
          taxes, depreciation, and
          amortization                $297,434         $275,978
      Merger and
       integration costs                 2,773            8,148
      Other cost of products sold
       -restructuring(6)                    85                -
      Other restructuring
       costs                             8,345                -
      Share-based
       compensation expense              5,968            5,268
      Adjusted earnings
       before interest,
       taxes, depreciation,
       and amortization               $314,605         $289,394
                                      ========         ========
      % of net sales                      24.6%            22.6%

          Reconciliation to cash
          provided by operating
    (5)   activities:
      Cash provided by
       operating activities            $46,784         $213,660
      Additions to
       property, plant, and
       equipment                       (35,127)         (62,162)
      Free cash flow                   $11,657         $151,498
                                       =======         ========

    (6)  Represents long-
     lived asset
     accelerated
     depreciation charges
     included in cost of
     products sold -
     restructuring.




                                         Six Months Ended October 31,
                                       -------------------------
                                           2010               2009
                                           ----               ----
                                (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

    Earnings before
     interest, taxes,
     depreciation, and
     amortization:(4)                 $520,604           $488,440
      % of net sales                      22.4%              21.0%

    Free cash flow: (5)               $(42,527)           $98,379


          Reconciliation to net
    (4)   income:
      Income before income
       taxes                          $371,481           $366,236
      Interest income                   (1,005)            (2,057)
      Interest expense                  35,044             36,424
      Depreciation                      56,646             51,148
      Amortization                      36,998             36,689
      Restructuring long-
       lived asset costs
       (6)                              21,440                  -
          Earnings before interest,
          taxes, depreciation, and
          amortization                $520,604           $488,440
      Merger and
       integration costs                 5,429             24,624
      Cost of products
       sold -
       restructuring                        85                  -
      Other restructuring
       costs                            26,449                  -
      Share-based
       compensation
       expense                          10,308              9,821
      Adjusted earnings
       before interest,
       taxes,
       depreciation, and
       amortization                   $562,875        $522,885
                                      ========           ========
      % of net sales                      24.2%              22.4%

          Reconciliation to cash
          provided by operating
    (5)   activities:
      Cash provided by
       operating
       activities                      $19,546           $187,812
      Additions to
       property, plant,
       and equipment                   (62,073)           (89,433)
      Free cash flow                  $(42,527)           $98,379
                                      ========            =======

    (6)  Excludes
     accelerated
     depreciation
     charges included in
     cost of products
     sold -
     restructuring.



    The Company uses non-GAAP measures including net sales, excluding
    divestitures 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 supplement other metrics
    used by management to internally evaluate 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 and may exclude certain nondiscretionary expenses
    and cash payments.


                             The J. M. Smucker Company
                           Unaudited Reportable Segments



                                            Three Months Ended
                                                October 31,
                                               ------------------
                                             2010            2009
                                             ----            ----
                                        (Dollars in thousands)

    Net sales:
      U.S. Retail Coffee Market          $477,287        $445,102
      U.S. Retail Consumer Market         272,564         290,090
      U.S. Retail Oils and Baking
       Market                             279,523         303,896
      Special Markets                     249,539         239,657
                                          -------         -------
    Total net sales                    $1,278,913      $1,278,745
                                       ==========      ==========

    Segment profit:
      U.S. Retail Coffee Market          $149,099        $131,850
      U.S. Retail Consumer Market          74,287          70,512
      U.S. Retail Oils and Baking
       Market                              40,854          45,398
      Special Markets                      49,406          40,003
                                           ------          ------
    Total segment profit                 $313,646        $287,763
                                         ========        ========
        Interest income                       572             686
        Interest expense                  (18,505)        (17,473)
        Share-based compensation
         expense                           (5,968)         (5,268)
        Merger and integration costs       (2,773)         (8,148)
        Cost of products sold -
         restructuring                    (12,072)              -
        Other restructuring costs          (8,345)              -
        Corporate administrative
         expense                          (44,452)        (43,141)
        Other (expense) income  -
         net                                 (376)            583
                                             ----             ---
    Income before income taxes           $221,727        $215,002
                                         ========        ========

    Segment profit margin:
      U.S. Retail Coffee Market              31.2%           29.6%
      U.S. Retail Consumer Market            27.3%           24.3%
      U.S. Retail Oils and Baking
       Market                                14.6%           14.9%
      Special Markets                        19.8%           16.7%




                                                Six Months Ended
                                                  October 31,
                                                  ----------------
                                                 2010            2009
                                                 ----            ----
                                      (Dollars in thousands)

    Net sales:
      U.S. Retail Coffee Market              $870,857        $811,331
      U.S. Retail Consumer Market             551,839         581,092
      U.S. Retail Oils and Baking
       Market                                 453,394         498,312
      Special Markets                         450,135         439,536
                                              -------         -------
    Total net sales                        $2,326,225      $2,330,271
                                           ==========      ==========

    Segment profit:
      U.S. Retail Coffee Market              $260,981        $243,017
      U.S. Retail Consumer Market             145,704         136,635
      U.S. Retail Oils and Baking
       Market                                  63,441          71,078
      Special Markets                          84,278          66,697
                                               ------          ------
    Total segment profit                     $554,404        $517,427
                                             ========        ========
        Interest income                         1,005           2,057
        Interest expense                      (35,044)        (36,424)
        Share-based compensation
         expense                              (10,308)         (9,821)
        Merger and integration costs           (5,429)        (24,624)
        Cost of products sold -
         restructuring                        (21,525)              -
        Other restructuring costs             (26,449)              -
        Corporate administrative
         expense                              (85,490)        (82,942)
        Other (expense) income  -
         net                                      317             563
                                                  ---             ---
    Income before income taxes               $371,481        $366,236
                                             ========        ========

    Segment profit margin:
      U.S. Retail Coffee Market                  30.0%           30.0%
      U.S. Retail Consumer Market                26.4%           23.5%
      U.S. Retail Oils and Baking
       Market                                    14.0%           14.3%
      Special Markets                            18.7%           15.2%

SOURCE The J. M. Smucker Company