CAMPBELL'S Co — Interim / Quarterly Report 2003

Mar 11, 2003

10-Q 1 w84273e10vq.htm FORM 10-Q FOR CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY e10vq PAGEBREAK

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

| For the
Quarterly Period
Ended | Commission File Number |
| --- | --- |
| January 26, 2003 | 1-3822 |

New Jersey State of Incorporation 21-0419870 I.R.S. Employer Identification No.

Campbell Place Camden, New Jersey 08103-1799 Principal Executive Offices

Telephone Number: (856) 342-4800

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes [X] No[ ] .

There were 410,394,677 shares of Capital Stock outstanding as of March 5, 2002.

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PART I.
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
PART II
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
SIGNATURES
CERTIFICATIONS
INDEX TO EXHIBITS

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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY CONSOLIDATED

Statements of Earnings

(unaudited) (millions, except per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended — January	January	January	January
	26, 2003	27, 2002	26, 2003	27, 2002
Net sales	$ 1,918	$ 1,810	$ 3,623	$	3,539
Costs and expenses
Cost of products sold	1,056	1,004	2,027		1,975
Marketing and selling expenses	329	313	602		591
Administrative expenses	122	92	227		205
Research and development expenses	20	17	39		35
Other expenses	6	31	13		66
Restructuring charges	—	1	—		1
Total costs and expenses	1,533	1,458	2,908		2,873
Earnings before interest and taxes	385	352	715		666
Interest, net	46	45	91		98
Earnings before taxes	339	307	624		568
Taxes on earnings	108	104	201		194
Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change	231	203	423		374
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle	—	—	(31	)	—
Net earnings	$ 231	$ 203	$ 392	$	374
Per
share - basic
Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change	$ .56	$ .49	$ 1.03	$	.91
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle	—	—	(.08	)	—
Net earnings	$ .56	$ .49	$ .95	$	.91
Dividends	$ .1575	$ .1575	$ .315	$	.315
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic	411	410	411		410
Per share - assuming dilution
Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change	$ .56	$ .49	$ 1.03	$	.91
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle	—	—	(.08	)	—
Net earnings	$ .56	$ .49	$ .95	$	.91
Weighted average shares outstanding - assuming dilution	411	411	411		411

See Notes to Financial Statements

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CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY CONSOLIDATED

Balance Sheets

(unaudited) (millions, except per share amounts)

	January — 26, 2003	28, 2002
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 37	$	21
Accounts receivable	649		417
Inventories	657		638
Other current assets	141		123
Total current assets	1,484		1,199
Plant assets, net of depreciation	1,757		1,684
Goodwill	1,740		1,581
Other intangible assets, net of amortization	1,008		953
Other assets	298		304
Total assets	$ 6,287	$	5,721
Current liabilities
Notes payable	$ 1,357	$	1,196
Payable to suppliers and others	625		681
Accrued liabilities	693		503
Dividend payable	65		65
Accrued income taxes	294		233
Total current liabilities	3,034		2,678
Long-term debt	2,270		2,449
Nonpension postretirement benefits	314		319
Other liabilities, including deferred
income taxes of $173 and $188	430		389
Total liabilities	6,048		5,835
Shareowners’ equity (deficit)
Preferred stock; authorized 40 shares;
none issued	—		—
Capital stock, $.0375 par value; authorized
560 shares; issued 542 shares	20		20
Capital surplus	298		320
Earnings retained in the business	5,181		4,918
Capital stock in treasury, at cost	(4,865	)	(4,891	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(395	)	(481	)
Total shareowners’ equity (deficit)	239		(114	)
Total liabilities and shareowners’ equity (deficit)	$ 6,287	$	5,721

See Notes to Financial Statements

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CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY CONSOLIDATED

Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited) (millions)

	Six Months Ended — January	January
	26, 2003	27, 2002
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 392	$	374
Non-cash
charges to net earnings
Cumulative effect of accounting change	31		—
Depreciation and amortization	111		147
Deferred income taxes	(4	)	(2	)
Other, net	28		30
Changes
in working capital
Accounts receivable	(162	)	(205	)
Inventories	6		24
Other current assets and liabilities	71		123
Net cash provided by operating activities	473		491
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of plant assets	(93	)	(61	)
Sales of plant assets	9		4
Businesses acquired	(168	)	(15	)
Other, net	(1	)	(3	)
Net cash used in investing activities	(253	)	(75	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Long-term borrowings	400		800
Repayments of long-term borrowings	—		(400	)
Short-term borrowings	517		554
Repayments of short-term borrowings	(997	)	(1,202	)
Dividends paid	(129	)	(157	)
Treasury stock purchases	(3	)	—
Treasury stock issuances	5		4
Other, net	—		(1	)
Net cash used in financing activities	(207	)	(402	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	3		(6	)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	16		8
Cash
and cash equivalents – beginning of
period	21		24
Cash
and cash equivalents – end of period	$ 37	$	32

See Notes to Financial Statements

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CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY CONSOLIDATED

Statements of Shareowners’ Equity (Deficit)

(unaudited) (millions, except per share amounts)

| | | Capital
stock | | | | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | | | | | | Earnings | Accumulated | | | |
| Issued | | | In treasury | | | | | retained | other | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | Capital | in the | comprehensive | | shareowners’ | |
| Shares | | Amount | Shares | | Amount | | surplus | business | income (loss) | | equity (deficit) | |
| Balance at July 29, 2001 | 542 | $ 20 | (133 | ) | $ (4,908 | ) | $ 314 | $ 4,651 | $ (324 | ) | $ (247 | ) |
| Comprehensive income (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net earnings | | | | | | | | 374 | | | 374 | |
| Foreign currency
translation adjustments | | | | | | | | | (11 | ) | (11 | ) |
| Cash-flow hedges,
net of tax | | | | | | | | | (6 | ) | (6 | ) |
| Other comprehensive loss | | | | | | | | | (17 | ) | (17 | ) |
| Total Comprehensive income | | | | | | | | | | | 357 | |
| Dividends ($.315 per share) | | | | | | | | (129 | ) | | (129 | ) |
| Treasury stock issued under
management incentive and
stock option plans | | | — | | 5 | | 10 | | | | 15 | |
| Balance at January 27, 2002 | 542 | $ 20 | (133 | ) | $ (4,903 | ) | $ 324 | $ 4,896 | $ (341 | ) | $ (4 | ) |
| Balance at July 28, 2002 | 542 | $ 20 | (132 | ) | $ (4,891 | ) | $ 320 | $ 4,918 | $ (481 | ) | $ (114 | ) |
| Comprehensive income (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net earnings | | | | | | | | 392 | | | 392 | |
| Foreign currency
translation adjustments | | | | | | | | | 94 | | 94 | |
| Cash-flow hedges, net of tax | | | | | | | | | (7 | ) | (7 | ) |
| Minimum pension liability,
net of tax | | | | | | | | | (1 | ) | (1 | ) |
| Other comprehensive income | | | | | | | | | 86 | | 86 | |
| Total Comprehensive income | | | | | | | | | | | 478 | |
| Dividends ($.315 per share) | | | | | | | | (129 | ) | | (129 | ) |
| Treasury stock purchased | | | — | | (3 | ) | | | | | (3 | ) |
| Treasury stock issued under
management incentive and
stock option plans | | | — | | 29 | | (22 | ) | | | 7 | |
| Balance at January 26, 2003 | 542 | $ 20 | (132 | ) | $ (4,865 | ) | $ 298 | $ 5,181 | $ (395 | ) | $ 239 | |

See Notes to Financial Statements

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CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY CONSOLIDATED

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(unaudited)

(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

(a)	Basis of Presentation
	The financial statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the
opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results
of operations, financial position, and cash flows for the indicated
periods. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The
accounting policies used in preparing these financial statements are
consistent with those applied in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended July 28, 2002, except as discussed below. Certain
reclassifications were made to the prior year amounts to conform with
current presentation. The results for the period are not necessarily
indicative of the results to be expected for other interim periods or the
full year.
(b)	Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
	In December 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 148, “Accounting
for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure.” This standard
amends the transition and disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123,
“Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.” As permitted by SFAS No. 148,
the company accounts for stock option grants and restricted stock awards
in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,
“Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related Interpretations.
Accordingly, no compensation expense has been recognized for stock
options since all options granted had an exercise price equal to the
market value of the underlying stock on the grant date. The company
currently does not intend to transition to the use of a fair value method
for accounting for stock-based compensation. The following table
illustrates the effect on net earnings and earnings per share if the
company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123
to stock-based employee compensation.

	Three Months Ended — Jan. 26, 2003	Jan. 27, 2002		Jan. 26, 2003		Jan. 27, 2002
Net Earnings, as reported	$ 231	$	203	$	392	$	374
Deduct: Total stock-based employee
compensation expense determined
under fair value based method for
all awards, net of related tax effects	(6	)	(4	)	(12	)	(7	)
Pro forma net earnings	$ 225	$	199	$	380	$	367
Earnings per share:
Basic-as reported	$ .56	$	.49	$	.95	$	.91
Basic-pro forma	$ .55	$	.49	$	.92	$	.90
Diluted-as reported	$ .56	$	.49	$	.95	$	.91
Diluted-pro forma	$ .55	$	.48	$	.92	$	.89

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(c)	Acquisitions
	During the first quarter ended October 27, 2002, the company acquired two
businesses for cash consideration of approximately $170 and assumed debt
of approximately $20. The company acquired Snack Foods Limited, a leader
in the Australian salty snack category, and Erin Foods, the number two
dry soup manufacturer in Ireland. Snack Foods Limited is included in the
Biscuits and Confectionery segment. Erin Foods is included in
International Soup and Sauces. The allocation of the purchase price of
these businesses is based on preliminary estimates and assumptions and is
subject to revision. The businesses have annual sales of approximately
$160.
(d)	Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	On July 29, 2002 the company adopted SFAS No. 142 “Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets.” Under this standard, goodwill and intangible assets
with indefinite useful lives are no longer amortized, but rather are to
be tested at least annually for impairment. Intangible assets with
finite lives should continue to be amortized over the estimated useful
life and reviewed for impairment in accordance with SFAS No. 144
“Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets.” In
connection with the adoption of SFAS No. 142, the company was required to
perform an impairment assessment on all goodwill and indefinite-lived
intangible assets as of July 29, 2002. This assessment was performed by
comparing the fair values of intangible assets, which were determined
using discounted cash flow analyses, to the carrying values. As a result
of this evaluation, the company recorded a non-cash after-tax charge of
$31 (net of a $17 tax benefit) for impaired goodwill associated with the
Stockpot business, a foodservice business acquired in August 1998. This
non-cash charge was recorded as a cumulative effect of a change in
accounting principle. The impairment of Stockpot goodwill is the result
of a reduction in actual sales attained and forecasted future sales
growth relative to projections made at the time of the acquisition.
	The provisions of SFAS No. 142 are to be applied on a prospective basis
and prior year results are not to be restated. The following tables
present a reconciliation of earnings before cumulative effect of
accounting change, adjusted to exclude amortization of goodwill and
indefinite-lived intangible assets:

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	Three Months Ended	Three Months Ended
	January 26, 2003	January 27, 2002
Earnings before cumulative effect
of accounting change, as reported	$ 231	$ 203
Add back: Goodwill Amortization	—	9
Trademark Amortization	—	4
Adjusted earnings before cumulative
effect of accounting change	$ 231	$ 216

	Three Months Ended	Three Months Ended
	January 26, 2003	January 27, 2002
Basic and diluted earnings per share before
cumulative effect of accounting change, as reported	$ .56	$ .49
Add back: Goodwill Amortization	—	.02
Trademark Amortization	—	.01
Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per share
before cumulative effect of accounting change	$ .56	$ .53

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January 26, 2003	January 27, 2002
Earnings before cumulative effect
of accounting change, as reported	$ 423	$ 374
Add back: Goodwill Amortization	—	17
Trademark Amortization	—	9
Adjusted earnings before cumulative
effect of accounting change	$ 423	$ 400

January 26, 2003	January 27, 2002
Basic and diluted earnings per share before
cumulative effect of accounting change, as reported	$ 1.03	$ .91
Add back: Goodwill Amortization	—	.04
Trademark Amortization	—	.02
Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per share
before cumulative effect of accounting change	$ 1.03	$ .97

The following table sets forth balance sheet information for intangible assets, excluding goodwill, subject to amortization and intangible assets not subject to amortization:

	January 26, 2003 — Carrying	Accumulated		July 28, 2002 — Carrying	Accumulated
	Amount	Amortization		Amount	Amortization
Intangible assets subject to amortization*:
Trademarks	$ 6	$ (2	)	$ 5	$ (1	)
Other	16	(7	)	15	(5	)
Total	$ 22	$ (9	)	$ 20	$ (6	)
Intangible
assets not subject to amortization**:
Trademarks	$ 964			$ 908
Pension	31			31
Total	$ 995			$ 939

| * | Amortization related to these assets was approximately $1 for the six
months period ended January 26, 2003 and January 27, 2002.
The estimated
aggregated amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal
years is less than $2 per year. |
| --- | --- |
| ** | Total carrying amount is net of accumulated amortization through July 28,
2002. |

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Changes in the carrying amount for goodwill for the period ended January 26, 2003 are as follows:

	North America — Soup and	Sauces and		Biscuits and	International
	Away From Home	Beverages		Confectionery	Soup and Sauces	Total
Balance at July 28, 2002	$ 336	$	365	$ 339	$ 541	$ 1,581
Goodwill acquired	—		—	111	13	124
Impairment losses	(48	)	—	—	—	(48	)
Foreign currency
translation adjustment	3		—	30	50	83
Balance at January 26,
2003	$ 291	$	365	$ 480	$ 604	$ 1,740

| (e) |
| --- |
| Total comprehensive income comprises net earnings, net foreign currency
translation adjustments, minimum pension liability adjustments, and net
unrealized gains (losses) on cash-flow hedges. |
| Total comprehensive income for the three months ended January 26, 2003
and January 27, 2002, was $294 and $200, respectively. Total
comprehensive income for the six months ended January 26, 2003 and
January 27, 2002 was $478 and $357, respectively. |
| The components of Accumulated other comprehensive loss, as reflected in
the Statements of Shareowners’ Equity (Deficit), consisted of the
following: |

	January 26, — 2003		January 27, — 2002
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$ (181	)	$ (336	)
Cash-flow hedges, net of tax	(5	)	(5	)
Minimum pension liability, net of tax *	(209	)	—
Total Accumulated other
comprehensive loss	$ (395	)	$ (341	)

• Includes a tax benefit of $119

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(f)	Earnings Per Share
	For the periods presented in the Statements of Earnings, the calculations
of basic EPS and EPS assuming dilution vary in that the weighted average
shares outstanding assuming dilution included the incremental effect of
stock options.
(g)	Segment Information
	Campbell Soup Company, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, is a
global manufacturer and marketer of high quality, branded convenience
food products. The company operates in four segments: North America Soup
and Away From Home, North America Sauces and Beverages, Biscuits and
Confectionery, and International Soup and Sauces.
	The North America Soup and Away From Home segment comprises the retail
soup and Away From Home businesses in the U.S. and Canada. The U.S.
retail business includes the Campbell’s brand condensed and
ready-to-serve soups and Swanson broths. The segment includes the
company’s total business in Canada, which comprises the Habitant and Campbell’s soups, Prego pasta sauce and V8 juices. The Away From Home
operations represent the distribution of products such as Campbell’s soups, Campbell’s specialty entrees, beverage products, other prepared
foods and Pepperidge Farm products through various food service channels
in North America. The North America Sauces and Beverages segment
includes U.S. retail sales for Prego pasta sauces, Pace Mexican sauces, Franco-American canned pastas and gravies, V8 vegetable juices, V8 Splash juice beverages, and Campbell’s tomato juice, as well as the total of all
businesses in Mexico and other Latin American countries. The Biscuits
and Confectionery segment includes all retail sales of Pepperidge Farm cookies, crackers, breads and frozen products in North America, Arnott’s biscuits and crackers in Australia and Asia Pacific, Arnotts Snackfoods
salty snacks in Australia, and Godiva chocolates worldwide. The
International Soup and Sauces segment comprises operations outside of
North America, including Erasco and Heisse Tasse soups in Germany, Liebig and Royco soups and Lesieur sauces in France , Campbell’s and Batchelors soups, Oxo stock cubes and Homepride sauces in the United Kingdom, Devos
Lemmens mayonnaise and cold sauces and Campbell’s and Royco soups in
Belgium, Blå Band soups in Sweden, and McDonnell’s and Erin soups and
sauces in Ireland. In Asia Pacific, operations include Campbell’s soups
and stock and Swanson broths across the region.
	Accounting policies for measuring segment assets and earnings before
interest and taxes are substantially consistent with those described in
the company’s 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The company evaluates
segment performance before interest and taxes. The North America Soup
and Away From Home and North America Sauces and Beverages segments
operate under an integrated supply chain organization, sharing
substantially all manufacturing, warehouse, distribution and sales
activities. Accordingly, assets have been allocated between the two
segments based on various measures, for example, budgeted production
hours for fixed assets and depreciation. Segment financial information
for the three and six months ended January 26, 2003 reflects the adoption
of SFAS No. 142 as discussed in Note (d). Operating segment results for
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January 27, 2002 have been adjusted to reflect the pro forma impact of amortization eliminated under the standard. Amortization expense of $17 for the three month period and $34 for the six month period has been eliminated from the prior period results.

January 26, 2003

		Earnings — Before Interest	and		Capital
Three Months Ended	Net Sales	and Taxes	Amortization		Expenditures
North America Soup and
Away From Home	$ 824	$ 209	$	15	$ 14
North America Sauces
and Beverages	318	84		8	8
Biscuits and Confectionery	486	87		20	28
International Soup and
Sauces	290	34		8	5
Corporate and Eliminations 1	—	(29	)	5	1
Total	$ 1,918	$ 385	$	56	$ 56

		Earnings — Before Interest	and		Capital	Segment
Six Months Ended	Net Sales	and Taxes	Amortization		Expenditures	Assets
North America Soup and
Away From Home	$ 1,570	$ 414	$	29	$ 23	$ 1,424
North America Sauces
and Beverages	625	161		16	14	1,136
Biscuits and Confectionery	896	129		39	41	1,561
International Soup and
Sauces	532	60		16	9	1,811
Corporate and Eliminations 1	—	(49	)	11	6	355
Total	$ 3,623	$ 715	$	111	$ 93	$ 6,287

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January 27, 2002

		Earnings — Before Interest	and		Capital
Three Months Ended	Net Sales	and Taxes	Amortization		Expenditures
North America Soup and
Away From Home	$ 812	$ 218	$	14	$ 9
North America Sauces
and Beverages	319	70		8	5
Biscuits and Confectionery	428	79		22	18
International Soup and
Sauces	251	35		6	3
Corporate
and Eliminations 1	—	(33	)	7	2
Total	$ 1,810	$ 369	$	57	$ 37

		Earnings — Before Interest	and		Capital	Segment
Six Months Ended	Net Sales	and Taxes	Amortization		Expenditures	Assets
North America Soup and
Away From Home	$ 1,618	$ 450	$	27	$ 13	$ 1,357
North America Sauces
and Beverages	632	134		16	8	1,222
Biscuits and Confectionery	807	116		44	29	1,248
International Soup and
Sauces	482	64		13	8	1,547
Corporate and Eliminations 1	—	(64	)	13	3	675
Total	$ 3,539	$ 700	$	113	$ 61	$ 6,049

| | 1 Represents elimination of intersegment sales, unallocated corporate
expenses and unallocated assets, including corporate offices, deferred
income taxes and prepaid pension assets. |
| --- | --- |
| (h) | Inventories |

	January 26, 2003	July 28, 2002
Raw materials,
containers and
supplies	$ 213	$ 231
Finished products	444	407
	$ 657	$ 638

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| | Approximately 58% and 60% of inventory in 2003 and 2002, respectively, is
accounted for on the last in, first out (LIFO) method of determining
cost. If the first in, first out inventory valuation method had been
used exclusively, inventories would not differ materially from the
amounts reported at January 26, 2003 and July 28, 2002. |
| --- | --- |
| (i) | Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt On November 25, 2002, the company issued $400 ten-year 5% fixed-rate
notes. The proceeds were used to retire $300 of 6.15% notes and to repay
commercial paper borrowings. |
| (j) | Accounting for Derivative Instruments The company utilizes certain derivative financial instruments to enhance
its ability to manage risks which exist as part of ongoing business
operations, including interest rate, foreign currency, commodity and
certain equity-linked employee compensation exposures. Derivative
instruments are entered into for periods consistent with related
underlying exposures and do not constitute positions independent of those
exposures. The company does not enter into contracts for speculative
purposes, nor is it a party to any leveraged derivative instrument. |
| | All derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value. On
the date the derivative contract is entered into, the company designates
the derivative as (1) a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or
liability or of an unrecognized firm commitment (fair-value hedge), (2) a
hedge of a forecasted transaction or of the variability of cash flows to
be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (cash-flow
hedge), (3) a foreign-currency fair-value or cash-flow hedge
(foreign-currency hedge), or (4) a hedge of a net investment in a foreign
operation. Some derivatives may also be considered natural hedging
instruments (changes in fair value are recognized to act as economic
offsets to changes in fair value of the underlying hedged item and do not
qualify for hedge accounting under SFAS No. 133). |
| | Interest Rate Swaps The company finances a portion of its operations through debt instruments
primarily consisting of commercial paper, notes, debentures and bank
loans. The company periodically utilizes interest rate swap agreements,
including forward-starting swaps, to minimize worldwide financing costs
and to achieve a targeted ratio of variable versus fixed-rate debt. |
| | In November 2002, the company terminated interest rate swap contracts
with a notional value of $250 that converted fixed-rate debt (6.75% notes
due 2011) to variable and received $37. Of this amount, $3 represented
accrued interest earned on the swap prior to the termination date. The
remainder will be amortized over the remaining life of the notes as a
reduction to interest expense. |

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| In connection with the $400 ten-year 5% fixed-rate notes due 2012, the
company entered into ten-year interest rate swaps that convert $300 of
the fixed-rate debt to variable. |
| --- |
| Variable-to-fixed interest rate swaps are accounted for as cash-flow
hedges. Consequently, the effective portion of unrealized gains (losses)
is deferred as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income
(loss) and is recognized in earnings at the time the hedged item affects
earnings. The amounts paid or received on the hedge are recognized as
adjustments to interest expense. The notional value of all outstanding
cash-flow interest rate swaps at January 26, 2003 totaled $300 with a
maximum maturity of October 2003. The fair value of these swaps was $(4)
as of January 26, 2003. |
| Fixed-to-variable interest rate swaps are accounted for as fair-value
hedges. Gains and losses on these instruments are recorded in earnings
as adjustments to interest expense, offsetting gains and losses on the
hedged item. The notional amounts of all outstanding fair-value interest
rate swaps at January 26, 2003 totaled $475 with a maximum maturity date
of December 2012. The fair value of such instruments was $21 as of
January 26, 2003. |
| Foreign Currency Contracts The company is exposed to foreign currency exchange risk as a result of
transactions in currencies other than the functional currency of certain
subsidiaries. The company utilizes foreign currency forward purchase and
sale contracts, options and cross-currency swaps in order to manage the
volatility associated with foreign currency purchases and certain
intercompany transactions in the normal course of business. |
| Qualifying forward exchange and cross-currency swap contracts are
accounted for as cash-flow hedges when the hedged item is a forecasted
transaction, or when future cash flows related to a recognized asset or
liability are expected to be received or paid. The effective portion of
the changes in fair value on these instruments is recorded in Accumulated
other comprehensive income (loss) and is reclassified into the Statements
of Earnings on the same line item and in the same period or periods in
which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The assessment of
effectiveness for contracts is based on changes in the spot rates. The
fair value of these instruments was $(83) at January 26, 2003. |
| Qualifying forward exchange contracts are accounted for as fair-value
hedges when the hedged item is a recognized asset, liability or firm
commitment. The fair value of such contracts was $(1) at January 26,
2003. |
| The company also enters into certain foreign currency derivative
instruments that are not designated as accounting hedges. These
instruments are primarily intended to reduce volatility of certain
intercompany financing transactions. Gains and losses on derivatives
not designated as accounting hedges are typically recorded in Other
expense, as an offset to gains (losses) on the underlying transaction.
The fair value of such contracts was $(21) at January 26, 2003. |

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| | Foreign currency forward contracts typically have maturities of less than
one year. Principal currencies include the Australian dollar, British
pound, Canadian dollar, euro, Japanese yen and Swedish krona. |
| --- | --- |
| | As of January 26, 2003, the accumulated derivative net loss in other
comprehensive income for cash-flow hedges, including the forward exchange
and cross-currency contracts, variable-to-fixed interest rate swaps and
forward starting swap contracts was $5, net of tax. At January 27, 2002,
the accumulated derivative net loss in other comprehensive income was
approximately $5, net of tax. Reclassifications from Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) into the Statements of Earnings during the
quarter ended January 26, 2003 were not material. Reclassifications
during the remainder of fiscal year 2003 are not expected to be material.
There were no discontinued cash-flow hedges during the quarter. At
January 26, 2003, the maximum maturity date of any cash-flow hedge was
approximately eight years. |
| | Other Contracts The company is exposed to equity price changes related to certain
employee compensation obligations. Swap contracts are utilized to hedge
exposures relating to certain employee compensation obligations linked to
the total return of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and the total return
of the company’s capital stock. The company pays a variable interest
rate and receives the equity returns under these instruments. The
notional value of the equity swap contracts, which mature in 2003, was
$53 at January 26, 2003. These instruments are not designated as
accounting hedges. Gains and losses are recorded in Other expense. The
net liability recorded under these contracts at January 26, 2003 was
approximately $20. |
| | Other disclosures related to hedge ineffectiveness and gains (losses)
excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness have been omitted due
to the insignificance of these amounts. |
| (k) | Restructuring Program As a result of the reconfiguration of the manufacturing network of
Arnotts in Australia, costs of approximately $1 in 2003 and $7 ($5 after
tax) in 2002 were recorded as Cost of products sold, primarily
representing accelerated depreciation on assets to be taken out of
service. In addition, in the second quarter ended January 27, 2002, the
company recorded a $1 restructuring charge related to planned severance
activities under this program. These costs were related to a previously
announced program designed to drive greater manufacturing efficiency
resulting from the closure of the Melbourne plant. Approximately 550
jobs were eliminated due to the plant closure. |

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A summary of restructuring reserves at January 26, 2003 and related activity is as follows:

Balance at			Balance at
July 28, 2002		Spending	January
26, 2003
Severance pay and benefits	$ 4	$ (4	)	$ —

| (l) |
| --- |
| On February 19, 2002, VFB commenced a lawsuit against the company and
several of its subsidiaries in the United States District Court for the
District of Delaware alleging, among other things, fraudulent conveyance,
illegal dividends and breaches of fiduciary duty by Vlasic directors
alleged to be under the company’s control. The lawsuit seeks to hold the
company liable in an amount necessary to satisfy all unpaid claims
against Vlasic (which VFB estimates in the complaint to be $250), plus
unspecified exemplary and punitive damages. While this case is still in
its early stages and the ultimate disposition of complex litigation is
inherently difficult to assess, the company believes the action is
without merit and intends to defend the case vigorously. |
| Following receipt of a Notice of Proposed Adjustment on November 20,
2002, the company received an Examination Report from the Internal
Revenue Service on December 23, 2002, which included a challenge to the
treatment of gains and interest deductions claimed in the company’s
fiscal 1995 federal income tax return, relating to transactions involving
government securities. If the proposed adjustment were upheld, it would
require the company to pay a net amount of approximately $100 in taxes,
accumulated interest to date, and penalties. Interest will continue to
accrue until the matter is resolved. The company believes these
transactions were properly reported on its federal income tax return in
accordance with applicable tax laws and regulations in effect during the
period involved and is challenging these adjustments vigorously. While
the outcome of proceedings of this type cannot be predicted with
certainty, the company believes that the ultimate outcome of this matter
will not have a material impact on the consolidated financial condition
or results of operation. |

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| (m) | Guarantees In November 2002, FASB Interpretation No. 45 (FIN 45), “Guarantor’s
Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect
Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others” was issued. FIN 45 clarifies the
requirements relating to a guarantor’s accounting for, and disclosure of,
the issuance of certain types of guarantees. FIN 45 requires that upon
issuance of a guarantee, the guarantor must recognize a liability for the
fair value of the obligation it assumes under that guarantee. The initial
recognition and measurement provisions are applicable on a prospective
basis to guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. |
| --- | --- |
| | The company guarantees almost 1,200 bank loans made to Pepperidge Farm
independent sales distributors for the purchase of distribution routes. The
maximum potential amount of future payments the company could be required
to make under the guarantee is approximately $80. The company’s
guarantee is secured by the distribution routes. The company does not
believe it is probable that any of these independent sales distributors
will default on the bank loans being guaranteed. No amounts have
historically been recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets related
to these guarantees. |
| (n) | Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements The company adopted SFAS No. 144 “Accounting for the Impairment or
Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” on July 29, 2002. This standard addresses
financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of
long-lived assets. This standard supersedes SFAS No. 121, “Accounting
for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be
Disposed Of,” and the accounting and reporting provisions of APB Opinion
No. 30, “Reporting the Results of Operations - Reporting the Effects of
Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and
Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions,” for the disposal of a
segment of a business. Long-lived assets are tested for impairment if
certain triggers occur. This standard is generally effective for the
company on a prospective basis. The company does not expect the adoption
of this standard to have a material impact on the financial statements. |
| | In July 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146 “Accounting for Exit or
Disposal Activities.” The provisions of this standard are effective for
disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002, with early
application encouraged. The company does not expect the adoption of this
standard to have a material impact on the financial statements. |
| | In January 2003, the FASB issued FIN No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable
Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB 51.” This Interpretation
addressed consolidation by business enterprises of certain variable
interest entities (“VIEs”). The Interpretation is effective immediately
for all enterprises with variable interests in VIEs created after January
31, 2003. For variable interests in VIEs created before February 1,
2003, the provisions of this Interpretation will be applicable no later
than the beginning of the first interim or annual period |

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| | beginning after June 15, 2003. Further, the disclosure requirements of
the Interpretation are applicable for all financial statements initially
issued after January 31, 2003, regardless of the date on which the VIE
was created. The company is in the process of completing its evaluation
of this Interpretation, but does not expect the adoption to have a
material impact on the financial statements. |
| --- | --- |
| | The Emerging Issue Task Force (EITF) reached a consensus on Issue No.
02-17, “Recognition of Customer Relationship Intangible Assets Acquired
in a Business Combination” which clarifies certain recognition
requirements in SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations.” The guidance in
this Issue is to be applied to business combinations consummated and
goodwill impairment tests performed after October 25, 2002. The company
does not expect its application to have a material impact on the
financial statements. |
| (o) | Subsequent Event |
| | Early in 2000, ten purported class action lawsuits were commenced against
the company and two of its former executives in the United States
District Court for the District of New Jersey. The lawsuits were
subsequently consolidated, and an amended consolidated complaint was
filed alleging, among other things, that the company and the former
executives misrepresented the company’s financial condition between
September 8, 1997 and January 8, 1999, by failing to disclose alleged
shipping and revenue recognition practices in connection with the sale of
certain company products at the end of the company’s fiscal quarters in
violation of Section 10 (b) and 20 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder. On February 6,
2003, the company announced it had reached an agreement in principle to
settle this case. If the court approves the settlement, all claims will
be dismissed and the litigation will be terminated in exchange for a
payment of $35, all of which will be covered by insurance. The company
recorded a $35 liability for the amount due under the agreement and a $35
receivable from the anticipated insurance recovery as of January 26,
2003. In addition, the settlement agreement recognizes that entry into
the settlement does not constitute an admission of fault or liability by
the company or any other defendant. |

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link2 "ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION"

ITEM 2.

CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY CONSOLIDATED MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

Results of Operations

Overview

The company reported net earnings of $231 million for the second quarter ended January 26, 2003 versus $203 million in the comparable quarter a year ago. Earnings per share were $.56, compared to $.49 a year ago. (All earnings per share amounts included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis are presented on a diluted basis.) Comparisons to the prior year are impacted by the adoption of SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” as of the beginning of this fiscal year. In accordance with the provisions of this standard, the company discontinued amortization of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets on a prospective basis from the date of adoption. Had such amortization been eliminated as of the beginning of the prior year, net earnings for the second quarter ended January 27, 2002 would have been $216 million, or $.53 per share. Net earnings for the second quarter of the prior year were impacted by costs of approximately $3 million (slightly less than $.01 per share) related to the Australian manufacturing reconfiguration. The increase in earnings was due to higher sales during the quarter and a lower effective tax rate compared to the prior year, partially offset by higher pension expense in 2003.

For the six months ended January 26, 2003, earnings before the cumulative effect of accounting change were $423 million compared to $374 million in the year-ago period. Excluding amortization of $26 million eliminated under SFAS No. 142 and costs of $6 million related to the Australian reconfiguration, net earnings for the six months ended January 27, 2002 were $406 million. Earnings per share before the cumulative effect of accounting change rose to $1.03 from $.91 as reported in 2002. Earnings per share for the year-ago period were $.99 when adjusted for amortization expense of approximately $.06 per share eliminated under SFAS No. 142, and approximately $.02 per share of costs related to the Australian reconfiguration. The increase over the prior year in earnings before the cumulative effect of accounting change is due to higher sales, lower interest expense, and a reduction in the tax rate, partially offset by higher pension expense in 2003.

In connection with the adoption of SFAS No. 142, the company also recognized a one-time non-cash charge of $31 million (net of a $17 million tax benefit) in the first quarter of fiscal 2003, or $.08 per share, as a cumulative effect of accounting change. This charge relates to impaired goodwill associated with the Stockpot business, a foodservice business acquired in August 1998. See also Note (d) to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Although SFAS No. 142 precludes restatement of prior period results, segment operating earnings have been adjusted to reflect the pro forma impact of amortization eliminated under the standard.

During the first quarter ended October 27, 2002, the company acquired two businesses for cash consideration of approximately $170 million and assumed debt of approximately $20 million. The company acquired Snack Foods Limited, a leader in the Australian salty snack category, and Erin Foods, the number two dry soup manufacturer in Ireland. Snack Foods Limited is included in the Biscuits and Confectionery segment. Erin Foods is included in International Soup and Sauces. The allocation of the purchase price of these businesses is based on preliminary estimates and assumptions and is subject to revision. The businesses have annual sales of approximately $160 million.

SECOND QUARTER

Sales

Net sales in the quarter increased 6% to $1.92 billion from $1.81 billion last year. The net change was attributed to a 1% increase in volume and mix, a 2% increase from higher selling prices, a 1% decrease due to higher trade promotion and consumer coupon redemption expenses, a 2% increase from acquisitions and a 2% increase due to currency. Worldwide wet soup volume increased 2% this quarter compared to last year. U.S. wet soup shipments increased 4%, while shipments outside the U.S. declined 1%.

An analysis of net sales by reportable segment follows:

(millions)	2003	2002
North America Soup and
Away From Home	$ 824	$ 812	1 %
North America Sauces
and Beverages	318	319	—
Biscuits and Confectionery	486	428	14
International Soup and Sauces	290	251	16
	$ 1,918	$ 1,810	6 %

The increase in sales from North America Soup and Away From Home was due to a 2% increase in volume and mix, partially offset by a 1% decrease due to increased trade promotion and consumer coupon redemption expenses. The sales increase was due to a 4% increase in ready-to-serve volume, driven by growth in Campbell’s Chunky and Select, and the introduction of Soup at Hand, a new convenient portable sipping soup designed for out-of-home consumption. Campbell’s Chunky had increased sales volume due primarily to new varieties and continued promotional and advertising investment. The ongoing quality improvements in Campbell’s Select helped drive growth. Swanson broth shipments rose 20% behind a strong holiday season and the later timing of the

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Thanksgiving holiday. Condensed soup volume declined 3%. During the quarter, the company launched consumer marketing in support of the improved condensed vegetable varieties and the expanded line of Fun Favorites soups for kids. Since the marketing commenced, these condensed products have experienced an improvement in shipment and consumer purchase trends. Canada reported sales growth versus last year, while Away From Home sales were flat as double-digit soup shipment growth was offset by declines in frozen entrees and other product lines.

North America Sauces and Beverages reported flat sales with prior year. Volume and mix declined 2%, offset by a 2% increase in reported sales due to decreased trade promotion and consumer coupon redemption expenses. Pace volume grew double-digits from the prior year, driven by new marketing initiatives and product introductions. V8 vegetable juice and Campbell’s tomato juice reported sales increases driven by advertising and consumer marketing campaigns. The Latin America region also reported sales growth. These sales gains were offset by declines in Prego pasta sauces, V8 Splash juice drinks, and Franco-American canned pasta. Prego pasta sauce shipments declined due to the comparison with the year-ago quarter when introductory marketing behind Prego pasta bake sauce drove growth.

Biscuits and Confectionery reported a 14% increase in sales due to a 7% increase from the acquisition of Snack Foods Limited in Australia, a 1% increase from volume and mix, a 3% increase from higher selling prices, and a 3% increase from currency. The favorable currency impact principally reflects the strengthening of the Australian dollar. Pepperidge Farm reported sales increases due to volume gains in cookies, crackers, fresh bread and frozen products. The introduction of Goldfish Colors crackers and promotional display activity for the Super Bowl were the primary drivers of the growth in the cracker line, which reported a double-digit sales increase. Sales at Arnotts were even with a year ago, excluding the impact of the acquisition and currency, as supply issues associated with the start-up of the newly reconfigured manufacturing network were offset by the introduction of new products. Godiva Chocolatier’s worldwide sales increased due to growth in Europe and Asia, partially offset by continued weakness in same store sales in North America.

International Soup and Sauces reported an increase in sales of 16%. The favorable impact of currency accounted for a 13% increase and the acquisition of Erin Foods in Ireland accounted for 3% of the increase. Excluding these items, sales were unchanged. Dry soup sales improved driven by strong performances in the Nordic region and in Germany. United Kingdom sauces showed positive results behind a relaunch of canned sauces compared to steep declines a year ago. These increases were offset by wet soup volume declines in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. Sales in the Asia Pacific region were unchanged.

Gross Margin

Gross margin, defined as net sales less cost of products sold, increased $56 million. As a percent of sales, gross margin increased from 44.5% in 2002 to 44.9% in 2003. The percentage increase was due to productivity gains, moderate increases in selling prices, and the comparison to year ago which included costs related to the Australian

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manufacturing reconfiguration, partially offset by inflation in ingredients, packaging materials and manufacturing costs.

Marketing and Selling Expenses

Marketing and selling expenses increased 5% in 2003 driven by the impact of the acquisitions, currency and costs associated with U.S. Soup shelving initiatives. As a percent of sales, Marketing and selling expenses were approximately 17% in both 2003 and 2002.

General and Administrative Expenses

Administrative expenses increased by approximately 33% due primarily to the ongoing impact of costs associated with investments in both systems and people to improve executional capability.

Research and development expenses increased 18% reflecting additional product development and quality improvement efforts.

Other expenses declined $25 million from the prior year due to the elimination of $17 million of amortization of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets upon adoption of SFAS No. 142 as of the beginning of this fiscal year. In 2003, Other expenses included the gain of approximately $8 million on the sale of the site of the recently closed facility in Australia. In addition, stock-based incentive compensation costs declined as compared to the prior year as the company shifted elements of compensation programs from stock-based toward a higher cash component. Cash compensation costs are classified by function on the Statements of Earnings.

Operating Earnings

As previously noted, operating segment results for the period ended January 27, 2002 have been restated to reflect the pro forma impact of SFAS No. 142. Amortization expense of $17 million has been eliminated from the prior period results. Segment operating earnings, on a comparable basis, increased 3% from the prior year.

An analysis of operating earnings by reportable segment follows.

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| (millions) — North America Soup and
Away From Home | 2003 — $ 209 | $ | 218 | (4 | )% |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| North America Sauces
and Beverages | 84 | | 70 | 20 | |
| Biscuits and Confectionery | 87 | | 79 | 10 | |
| International Soup and Sauces | 34 | | 35 | (3 | ) |
| Subtotal | 414 | | 402 | 3 | |
| Corporate | (29 | ) | (33 | ) | |
| | $ 385 | $ | 369 | 4 | % |

Earnings from North America Soup and Away From Home declined 4% reflecting increased promotional spending, principally behind the improved condensed soup vegetable varieties and the new Soup at Hand portable sipping soup, increased investments in U.S. product development initiatives and shelving initiatives, and continued investment in people and systems to enhance execution capability.

Earnings from North America Sauces and Beverages increased 20% primarily due to lower manufacturing costs and marketing spending compared to the prior year. The marketing spending in the comparable quarter last year included heavy spending associated with the introduction of Prego pasta bake sauce.

Earnings from Biscuits and Confectionery increased 10% as reported, 5% excluding costs associated with the Australian manufacturing reconfiguration, and 4% excluding currency and the reconfiguration costs. The increase was due to higher sales compared to the year-ago quarter. Arnotts’ earnings were favorably impacted by an $8 million gain on the sale of the recently closed Melbourne facility. However, this gain was substantially offset by start-up costs associated with the manufacturing reconfiguration and severance costs related to the integration of the Snack Foods Limited acquisition.

Earnings from International Soup and Sauces decreased 3%. Excluding the impact of currency and the acquisition of Erin Foods in Ireland, operating earnings declined 14%. The earnings decline was driven by costs related to strategy development, investments in infrastructure, and higher promotional spending primarily behind the dry soup business in Europe.

Nonoperating Items

Interest expense increased to $46 million from $45 million in the prior year.

The effective tax rate was 31.9% for 2003 and 33.9% for 2002, as reported. The comparable tax rate for 2002 would be 33.3%, based on a pro forma adjustment for the adoption of SFAS No. 142. The reduction from the prior year reflects a number of factors which favorably impact foreign and U.S. rates.

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SIX MONTHS

Sales

Sales for the six months increased 2% to $3.62 billion from $3.54 billion last year. The change in net sales was attributed to 1% decrease from volume/mix, a 1% increase from higher selling prices, a 1% decrease due to higher trade promotion and consumer coupon redemption expenses, a 2% increase from acquisitions, and a 1% increase due to currency. Wet soup shipments declined 2% in the U.S. and 1% in international, resulting in a 2% decrease worldwide.

An analysis of net sales by reportable segment follows:

| (millions) — North America Soup and
Away From Home | 2003 — $ 1,570 | 2002 — $ 1,618 | (3 | )% |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| North America Sauces
and Beverages | 625 | 632 | (1 | ) |
| Biscuits and Confectionery | 896 | 807 | 11 | |
| International Soup and Sauces | 532 | 482 | 10 | |
| | $ 3,623 | $ 3,539 | 2 | % |

North America Soup and Away From Home reported a 3% decline in sales compared to the prior year. Volume and mix declined 2% coupled with a 1% decrease due to an increase in trade and consumer coupon redemption expenses. Shipments of condensed products declined 9%, while shipments of ready-to-serve products increased 2%. The ready-to-serve performance was driven by the launch of Soup at Hand , the new portable sipping soup. Swanson broth shipments increased 7% over the prior year. Canada reported sales growth over last year, while Away From Home sales declined slightly.

North America Sauces and Beverages reported a 1% decline in sales due to volume and mix declines. The volume decrease was driven by declines in Prego pasta bake sauce, V8 Splash , and Franco-American canned pasta, partially offset by volume gains in Pace Mexican sauces, Campbell’s tomato juice and V8 vegetable juice.

Biscuits and Confectionery reported an 11% increase in sales due to a 6% increase from the Snack Foods acquisition, a 1% increase in volume/mix, a 3% increase from higher selling prices, a 2% increase from currency, offset by a 1% decrease due to increased trade and consumer coupon redemption expenses. Pepperidge Farm reported sales increases across its portfolio of cookies, crackers and bread. The primary driver of the growth was the Goldfish cracker line, which was driven by the introduction of Goldfish Colors crackers. Godiva Chocolatier reported sales growth, primarily in Europe and Asia. Arnotts in Australia contributed to the sales increase due primarily to price increases and the favorable impact of currency.

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The 10% increase in International Soup and Sauces sales was due to a 9% increase from currency and a 2% increase from the acquisition, offset by a 1% decline due to increased trade and consumer coupon redemption expenses. The dry soup business in Europe delivered a positive performance, offset by a decline in sales in wet soup and sauces in the United Kingdom and Germany.

Gross Margin

Gross margin, defined as net sales less cost of products sold, increased $32 million year-to-date. As a percent of sales, gross margin was 44.1% compared to 44.2% last year. The negative impact of lower soup sales and inflation on ingredients, packaging materials and manufacturing costs was substantially offset by productivity gains and comparison to a year ago which included higher costs related to the Australian manufacturing reconfiguration.

Marketing and Selling Expense

Marketing and selling expenses increased from $591 million in 2002 to $602 million in 2003. As a percent of sales, Marketing and selling expenses were approximately 17% in both 2003 and 2002. Excluding the acquisitions and currency, marketing expenses declined slightly compared to the prior year, while selling expenses increased due to shelving initiatives on the U.S. Soup business.

General and Administrative Expenses

Administrative expenses increased by approximately 11% primarily due to costs associated with investments in both systems and people, and integration costs associated with the acquisitions.

Other expenses declined from $66 million in 2002 to $13 million in 2003 due primarily to the elimination of $34 million of amortization upon adoption of SFAS No. 142 as of the beginning of this fiscal year. In 2003, Other expenses included the gain of approximately $8 million on the sale of the site of the recently closed facility in Australia. In addition, stock-based compensation costs declined as compared to the prior year as the company shifted elements of compensation programs from stock-based toward a higher cash component. Cash compensation costs are classified by function on the Statements of Earnings.

Operating Earnings

As previously noted, operating segment results for the period ended January 27, 2002 have been restated to reflect the pro forma impact of SFAS No. 142. Amortization expense of $34 million has been eliminated from prior period results. Segment operating earnings remained flat versus the prior year. An analysis of operating earnings by segment follows:

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| (millions) — North America Soup and
Away From Home | 2003 — $ 414 | $ | 450 | (8 | )% |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| North America Sauces
and Beverages | 161 | | 134 | 20 | |
| Biscuits and Confectionery | 129 | | 116 | 11 | |
| International Soup and Sauces | 60 | | 64 | (6 | ) |
| Subtotal | 764 | | 764 | — | |
| Corporate | (49 | ) | (64 | ) | |
| | $ 715 | $ | 700 | 2 | % |

The 8% decrease in earnings from North America Soup and Away From Home was due to lower sales, marketing costs associated with the launch of Soup at Hand , and costs associated with shelving and product development initiatives.

North America Sauces and Beverages reported a 20% increase in earnings due to favorable sales mix, a reduction in marketing expenses since the prior year included costs associated with the introduction of Prego pasta bake sauces, and manufacturing cost improvements.

Earnings from Biscuits and Confectionery increased 11% as reported, 3% excluding the impact of the Australian manufacturing reconfiguration and movements in currency exchange rates. The increase in earnings was attributed to an increase in sales, particularly at Pepperidge Farm, compared to a year-ago. In the current period, the gain on the sale of the recently closed site in Australia was completely offset by start-up costs related to the Australian manufacturing reconfiguration and costs related to the integration of the Snack Foods acquisition.

Earnings from International Soup and Sauces declined 6% as reported, 16% before the impact of currency. The acquisition did not impact the percentage comparison to the year-ago period. The decline in earnings was primarily due to weak sales performance, costs related to strategy development, investments in infrastructure, and costs associated with the closure of a dry soup plant in Ireland.

Corporate expenses decreased $15 million due principally to lower stock-based compensation costs.

Nonoperating Items

Net interest expense decreased to $91 million from $98 million in the prior year due to lower levels of debt and lower interest rates.

The effective tax rate was 32.2% for 2003 and 34.2% for 2002, as reported. The comparable tax rate for 2002 would be 33.6%, based on a pro forma adjustment for the adoption of SFAS No. 142. The reduction in the rate from the prior year reflects a number of factors which favorably impact foreign and U.S. tax rates.

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Restructuring Programs

As a result of the reconfiguration of the manufacturing network of Arnotts in Australia, costs of approximately $1 million in 2003 and $7 million ($5 million after tax) in 2002 were recorded as Cost of products sold, primarily representing accelerated depreciation on assets to be taken out of service. In addition, in the second quarter ended January 27, 2002, the company recorded a $1 million restructuring charge related to planned severance activities under this program. These costs were related to a previously announced program designed to drive greater manufacturing efficiency resulting from the closure of the Melbourne plant. Approximately 550 jobs were eliminated due to the plant closure. As a result of this reconfiguration, the company expects annual pre-tax cost savings of approximately $10 million, a portion of which will be realized in 2003. See also Note (k) to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The company generated cash from operations of $473 million compared to $491 million last year as the seasonal increase in working capital during the period was larger than a year ago due to the very low level in place at the July 2002 fiscal year end.

Capital expenditures were $93 million compared to $61 million a year ago due to spending against the new Pepperidge Farm bakery and soup quality projects. As previously announced, capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $285 million in fiscal 2003 due to the new Pepperidge Farm bakery, as well as planned process improvements and product quality enhancements.

Businesses acquired, as presented in the Statements of Cash Flows, represents the acquisitions of Snack Foods Limited and Erin Foods in the first quarter of 2003 and a purchase price adjustment in 2002 related to the European dry soup and sauces acquisition.

The company purchased 120,000 shares in the quarter ended January 26, 2003. The company did not repurchase shares in the six month period last year. The company expects to repurchase sufficient shares over time to offset the impact of dilution from shares issued under incentive stock compensation plans.

In November 2002, the company terminated interest rate swap contracts with a notional value of $250 million that converted fixed-rate debt (6.75% notes due 2011) to variable and received $37 million. Of this amount, $3 million represented accrued interest earned on the swap prior to the termination date. The remainder will be amortized over the remaining life of the notes as a reduction to interest expense.

On November 25, 2002, the company issued $400 million of ten-year 5% fixed-rate notes due December 2012. The proceeds were used to retire $300 million of 6.15% notes and to repay commercial paper borrowings. In connection with this issuance, the company

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entered into ten-year interest rate swaps that convert $300 million of the fixed-rate debt to variable.

The company believes that foreseeable liquidity, including the resolution of the contingencies described in Note (l) to the Consolidated Financial Statements, and capital resource requirements can be met through anticipated cash flows from operations, management of working capital, long-term borrowings under its shelf registration, and short-term borrowings, including commercial paper. The company believes that its sources of financing are adequate to meet its liquidity and capital resource requirements. The cost and terms of any future financing arrangements depend on the market conditions and the company’s financial position at that time.

At January 26, 2003, the company had approximately $1.4 billion of notes payable due within one year and $48 million of standby letters of credit issued on behalf of the company. The company maintains $1.8 billion of committed revolving credit facilities, which remain unused at January 26, 2003, except for the $48 million of standby letters of credit issued on behalf of the company. The credit facilities support the company’s commercial paper program. The company is in compliance with the covenants contained in its revolving credit facilities and debt securities.

Significant Accounting Estimates

The consolidated financial statements of the company are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires the use of estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions. The company’s accounting principles are described in the 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The following areas all require the use of subjective or complex judgments, estimates and assumptions:

Trade and consumer promotion expenses – The company offers various sales incentive programs to customers and consumers, such as cooperative advertising programs, feature price discounts, in-store display incentives and coupons. The recognition of expense for these programs involves use of judgment related to performance and redemption estimates. Estimates are made based on historical experience and other factors. Actual expenses may differ if the level of redemption rates and performance vary from estimates.

Valuation of long-lived assets – Long-lived assets, including fixed assets and intangibles, are reviewed for impairment as events or changes in circumstances occur, indicating that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Discounted cash flow analyses are used to assess nonamortizable intangible asset impairment, while undiscounted cash flow analyses are used to assess long-lived asset impairment. The estimates of future cash flows involve considerable management judgment and are

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based upon assumptions about expected future operating performance. Assumptions used in these forecasts are consistent with internal planning. The actual cash flows could differ from management’s estimates due to changes in business conditions, operating performance, and economic conditions.

Pension and postretirement medical benefits – The company provides certain pension and postretirement benefits to employees and retirees. Determining the cost associated with such benefits is dependent on various actuarial assumptions, including discount rates, expected return on plan assets, compensation increases, turnover rates and health care trend rates. Independent actuaries, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, perform the required calculations to determine expense. Actual results that differ from the actuarial assumptions are generally accumulated and amortized over future periods.

Income taxes - The effective tax rate and the tax bases of assets and liabilities reflect management’s estimate of the ultimate outcome of various tax audits and issues. In addition, valuation allowances are established for deferred tax assets where the amount of expected future taxable income from operations does not support the realization of the asset.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

The company adopted SFAS No. 144 “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” on July 29, 2002. This standard addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. This standard supersedes SFAS No. 121, “Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of,” and the accounting and reporting provisions of APB Opinion No. 30, “Reporting the Results of Operations — Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions,” for the disposal of a segment of a business. Long-lived assets are tested for impairment if certain triggers occur. This standard is generally effective for the company on a prospective basis. The company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on the financial statements.

In July 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146 “Accounting for Exit or Disposal Activities.” The provisions of this standard are effective for disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002, with early application encouraged. The company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on the financial statements.

In December 2002, FASB issued SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure.” This standard amends the transition and disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.” The increased disclosure requirements are applicable to the company’s interim and annual financial statements beginning in the third quarter of the current fiscal year. However, the required disclosures are included in Note (b) to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The company currently does not intend to transition to the use of a fair value method for accounting for stock-based compensation. As permitted by SFAS No. 148,

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the company accounts for stock option grants and restricted stock awards in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related Interpretations. Accordingly, no compensation expense has been recognized for stock options since all options granted had a exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying stock on the grant date.

In November 2002, FASB Interpretation No. 45 (FIN 45), “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others” was issued. FIN 45 clarifies the requirements relating to a guarantor’s accounting for, and disclosure of, the issuance of certain types of guarantees. FIN 45 requires that upon issuance of a guarantee, the guarantor must recognize a liability for the fair value of the obligation it assumes under that guarantee. The initial recognition and measurement provisions are applicable on a prospective basis to guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. The disclosure provisions became effective in this quarter and are included in Note (m) to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

In January 2003, the FASB issued FIN No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB 51.” This Interpretation addressed consolidation by business enterprises of certain variable interest entities (“VIEs”). The Interpretation is effective immediately for all enterprises with variable interests in VIEs created after January 31, 2003. For variable interests in VIEs created before February 1, 2003, the provisions of this Interpretation will be applicable no later than the beginning of the first interim or annual period beginning after June 15, 2003. Further, the disclosure requirements of the Interpretation are applicable for all financial statements initially issued after January 31, 2003, regardless of the date on which the VIE was created. The company is in the process of completing its evaluation of this Interpretation, but does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on the financial statements.

The Emerging Issue Task Force (EITF) reached a consensus on Issue No. 02-17, “Recognition of Customer Relationship Intangible Assets Acquired in a Business Combination” which clarifies certain recognition requirements in SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations.” The guidance in this Issue is to be applied to business combinations consummated and goodwill impairments tests performed after October 25, 2002. The company does not expect its application to have a material impact on the financial statements.

Recent Developments

On February 13, 2003, the company issued a press release announcing results for the second quarter 2003 and commented on the outlook for earnings per share for the third quarter of 2003 and for the full year. In that release, the company maintained its previous full year earnings estimate of approximately $1.47 per share, before the cumulative effect of the accounting change. This compares to $1.28 per share as reported in 2002, or $1.44 when adjusted for amortization expense of $.13 per share and costs of $.03 per share related to the Australian reconfiguration. For the third quarter of 2003, the company expects earnings per share to be in the range of $.25 to $.27.

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Subsequent Event

Early in 2000, ten purported class action lawsuits were commenced against the company and two of its former executives in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. The lawsuits were subsequently consolidated, and an amended consolidated complaint was filed alleging, among other things, that the company and the former executives misrepresented the company’s financial condition between September 8, 1997 and January 8, 1999, by failing to disclose alleged shipping and revenue recognition practices in connection with the sale of certain company products at the end of the company’s fiscal quarters in violation of Section 10 (b) and 20 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder. On February 6, 2003, the company announced it had reached an agreement in principle to settle this case. If the court approves the settlement, all claims will be dismissed and the litigation will be terminated in exchange for a payment of $35 million, all of which will be covered by insurance. The company recorded a $35 million liability for the amount due under the agreement and a $35 million receivable from the anticipated insurance recovery as of January 26, 2003. In addition, the settlement agreement recognizes that entry into the settlement does not constitute an admission of fault or liability by the company or any other defendant.

Forward-Looking Statements

This quarterly report contains certain statements which reflect the company’s current expectations regarding future results of operations, economic performance, financial condition and achievements of the company. The company tries, wherever possible, to identify these forward-looking statements by using words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “will” and similar expressions. These statements reflect the company’s current plans and expectations and are based on information currently available to it. They rely on a number of assumptions and estimates which could be inaccurate and which are subject to risks and uncertainties.

The company wishes to caution the reader that the following important factors, and those important factors described in other Securities and Exchange Commission filings of the company, or in the company’s 2002 Annual Report, could affect the company’s actual results and could cause such results to vary materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the company:

| • | the company’s ability to achieve the goals of its “transformation
plan”; |
| --- | --- |
| • | the impact of strong competitive response to the company’s efforts
to leverage its brand power with product innovation, promotional
programs and new advertising; and changes in consumer demand for the
company’s products; |
| • | the risks in the marketplace associated with trade and consumer
acceptance of product improvements and new product introductions; |

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| • | the company’s ability to achieve sales and earnings forecasts,
which are based on assumptions about sales volume and product mix, and
the impact of increased marketing investments; |
| --- | --- |
| • | the company’s ability to realize forecasted cost savings, including
the projected outcome of global supply chain management programs; |
| • | the company’s ability to complete the successful post-acquisition
integration of acquired businesses into existing operations; |
| • | the increased significance of certain of the company’s key trade
customers; |
| • | the difficulty of predicting the pattern of inventory movements by
the company’s trade customers and of predicting changes in the policies
of its customers, such as changes in customer inventory levels and
access to shelf space; |
| • | the impact of unforeseen economic changes in currency exchange
rates, interest rates, tax rates, commodity prices, equity markets,
inflation rates, recession, and other external factors over which the
company has no control, including the possibility of increased pension
expense and contributions resulting from continued decline in stock
market returns; and |
| • | the impact of unforeseen business disruptions in one or more of the
company’s markets due to political instability, civil disobedience,
armed hostilities or other calamities. |

This discussion of uncertainties is by no means exhaustive, but is designed to highlight important factors that may impact the company’s outlook. The company disclaims any obligation or intent to update forward-looking statements made by the company in order to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date they are made.

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link2 "ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK"

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

For information regarding the company’s exposure to certain market risks, see Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2002. There have been no significant changes in the company’s portfolio of financial instruments or market risk exposures from the fiscal 2002 year-end except that in November 2002, the company terminated interest rate swap contracts with a notional value of $250 million that converted fixed-rate debt (6.75% notes due 2011) to variable and received $37 million. In November 2002, the company also entered into interest rate swaps that convert $300 million of the $400 million fixed-rate notes issued in November 2002 to variable. See the Liquidity and Capital Resources section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition for an additional discussion of these interest rate swap contracts. link2 "ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES"

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

a.	Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
	The company, under the supervision and with the participation of its
management, including the President and Chief Executive Officer and the
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the
effectiveness of the company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as
such term is defined in Rules 13a-14(c) and 15d-14(c) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of a
date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report
(the “Evaluation Date”). Based on such evaluation, the President and
Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the company’s
disclosure controls and procedures are effective, and ensure that all
material information relating to the company (including its consolidated
subsidiaries) required to be included in the company’s reports filed or
submitted under the Exchange Act is made known to them on a timely basis.
b.	Changes in Internal Controls
	Since the Evaluation Date, there were no significant changes in the
company’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly
affect such controls.

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link1 "PART II"

PART II link2 "ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS"

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

As previously reported, ten purported class action lawsuits were commenced against the company and two of its former executives in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. The lawsuits were subsequently consolidated, and an amended consolidated complaint was filed alleging, among other things, that the company and the former executives misrepresented the company’s financial condition between September 8, 1997 and January 8, 1999, by failing to disclose alleged shipping and revenue recognition practices in connection with the sale of certain company products at the end of the company’s fiscal quarters in violation of Section 10 (b) and 20 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder. On February 6, 2003, the company announced it had reached an agreement in principle to settle this case. If the court approves the settlement, all claims will be dismissed and the litigation will be terminated in exchange for a payment of $35,000,000, all of which will be covered by insurance. In addition, the settlement agreement recognizes that entry into the settlement does not constitute an admission of fault or liability by the company or any other defendant.

As also previously reported, on March 30, 1998, the company effected a spinoff of several of its non-core businesses to Vlasic Foods International Inc. (“VFI”). VFI and several of its affiliates (collectively, “Vlasic”) commenced cases under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code on January 29, 2001 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Vlasic’s Second Amended Joint Plan of Distribution under Chapter 11 (the “Plan”) was confirmed by an order of the Bankruptcy Court dated November 16, 2001, and became effective on or about November 29, 2001. The Plan provides for the assignment of various causes of action allegedly belonging to the Vlasic estates, including claims against the company allegedly arising from the spinoff, to VFB LLC, a limited liability company (“VFB”) whose membership interests are to be distributed under the Plan to Vlasic’s general unsecured creditors.

On February 19, 2002, VFB commenced a lawsuit against the company and several of its subsidiaries in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware alleging, among other things, fraudulent conveyance, illegal dividends and breaches of fiduciary duty by Vlasic directors alleged to be under the company’s control. The lawsuit seeks to hold the company liable in an amount necessary to satisfy all unpaid claims against Vlasic (which VFB estimates in the complaint to be $250,000,000), plus unspecified exemplary and punitive damages. While this case is still in its early stages and the ultimate disposition of complex litigation is inherently difficult to assess, the company believes the action is without merit and intends to defend the case vigorously.

Following receipt of a Notice of Proposed Adjustment on November 20, 2002, the company received an Examination Report from the Internal Revenue Service on December 23, 2002, which included a challenge to the treatment of gains and interest deductions claimed in the company’s fiscal 1995 federal income tax return, relating to

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transactions involving government securities. If the proposed adjustment were upheld, it would require the company to pay a net amount of approximately $100,000,000 in taxes, accumulated interest to date, and penalties. Interest will continue to accrue until the matter is resolved. The company believes these transactions were properly reported on its federal income tax return in accordance with applicable tax laws and regulations in effect during the period involved and is challenging these adjustments vigorously. While the outcome of proceedings of this type cannot be predicted with certainty, the company believes that the ultimate outcome of this matter will not have a material impact on the consolidated financial condition or results of operation.

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link2 "ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS"

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

| a. | Campbell’s Annual Meeting of Shareowners was held on November 22,
2002. |
| --- | --- |
| b. | The matters voted upon and the results of the vote are as follows: |

Election of Directors

Name	Number of Shares — For	Withheld
Edmund M. Carpenter	358,042,430	13,344,320
Douglas R. Conant	367,661,042	3,725,708
Bennett Dorrance	360,235,342	11,151,408
Thomas W. Field, Jr.	367,881,392	3,505,358
Kent B. Foster	358,051,032	13,335,718
Harvey Golub	360,266,567	11,120,183
Randall W. Larrimore	367,682,417	3,704,333
David K.P. Li	367,755,552	3,631,198
Philip E. Lippincott	360,148,937	11,237,813
Mary Alice D. Malone	367,760,406	3,626,344
David C. Patterson	367,778,358	3,608,392
Charles R. Perrin	358,045,557	13,341,193
George M. Sherman	359,471,320	11,915,430
Donald M. Stewart	360,248,878	11,137,872
George Strawbridge, Jr.	358,033,956	13,352,794
Charlotte C. Weber	367,885,654	3,501,096

Ratification of Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Independent Accountants

| Ratification of Appointment
of Accountants | 354,000,414 | 15,454,575 | 193,761 | 0 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

link2 "ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION"

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the company approved the categories of all non-audit services performed by the company’s independent accountants, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, during the period covered by this report.

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link2 "ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K"

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

a.	Exhibits
	None.
b.	Reports on Form 8-K
	On November 21, 2002, the company filed a report on Form 8-K disclosing
that, on November 20, 2002, the company received a Notice of Proposed
Adjustment from the Internal Revenue Service challenging the treatment of
gains and interest deductions claimed in the company’s fiscal 1995
federal income tax return, relating to transactions involving government
securities. For more information on this Notice of Proposed Adjustment,
please see Note (l) to the Consolidated Financial Statements and Item I,
Part II, Legal Proceedings.

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link1 "SIGNATURES"

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY — By:	/s/ Robert A. Schiffner
	Robert A. Schiffner Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
By:	/s/ Ellen Oran Kaden
	Ellen Oran Kaden Senior Vice President - Law and Government Affairs

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link1 " CERTIFICATIONS"

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Douglas R. Conant, certify that:

1.	I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Campbell Soup Company;
2.	Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to
make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such
statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by
this quarterly report;
3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all
material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash
flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this
quarterly report;
4.	The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we
have:

| a) | designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure
that material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within
those entities, particularly during the period in which this
quarterly report is being prepared; |
| --- | --- |
| b) | evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure
controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the
filing date of this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”); and |
| c) | presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our
evaluation as of the Evaluation Date; |

1. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

| a) | all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of
internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s
ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and
have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material
weaknesses in internal controls; and |
| --- | --- |
| b) | any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management
or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s
internal controls; and |

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1. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

Date: March 11, 2003
By:	/s/ Douglas R. Conant
	Douglas R. Conant President and Chief
Executive Officer

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I, Robert A. Schiffner, certify that:

1.	I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Campbell Soup Company;
2.	Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to
make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such
statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by
this quarterly report;
3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all
material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash
flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this
quarterly report;
4.	The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we
have:

| a) | designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure
that material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within
those entities, particularly during the period in which this
quarterly report is being prepared; |
| --- | --- |
| b) | evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure
controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the
filing date of this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”); and |
| c) | presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our
evaluation as of the Evaluation Date; |

1. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

| a) | all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of
internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s
ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and
have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material
weaknesses in internal controls; and |
| --- | --- |
| b) | any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management
or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s
internal controls; and |

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1. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

Date: March 11, 2003
By:	/s/ Robert A. Schiffner
	Robert A. Schiffner Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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link1 "INDEX TO EXHIBITS"

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibits

None.

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