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Chiquita Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2010 Results


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Chiquita Brands International, Inc.

02 Mar, 2011, 23:00 GMT

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CINCINNATI, March 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

    
    - Achieves full-year 2010 comparable diluted EPS(1) of $0.79,
      compared to $2.27 in the prior year; GAAP diluted EPS of $1.32 compared
      to $2.02 in the prior year
    - Reports fourth quarter comparable diluted EPS loss of ($0.39)
      compared to a loss of ($0.52) in the prior year period; GAAP diluted 
      loss of ($0.43) compared to a loss of ($0.58) in the prior year period
    - Salads full-year operating margin improves to 7.9 percent
    - Expects full-year 2011 operating profit to improve significantly
      versus 2010

Chiquita Brands (NYSE: CQB) today released final financial and operating results for 2010.(1) The company reported full-year comparable income of $36 million, GAAP income of $61 million, and net sales of $3.2 billion. Fourth quarter results improved versus last year, but were lower than the company had anticipated primarily due to the impact of adverse weather conditions that affected both its bananas and salads businesses in the fourth quarter. Cash flow from operations remained strong at $98 million.

"We delivered a third consecutive year of comparable profitability on solid performance from our North American businesses," said Fernando Aguirre, chairman and chief executive officer. "However, this was a challenging year and one of the most difficult operating environments in Europe in decades. During the fourth quarter, the magnitude of sudden banana industry supply shortages and related cost increases caused by adverse weather conditions was much greater than anticipated. However, pricing in global banana markets began to improve at the beginning of 2011. Overall, for 2011, we anticipate significant operating profit improvement versus 2010."

(1) All comparable basis amounts exclude certain items described below under "Items affecting comparability." All figures in this press release are for continuing operations, unless otherwise noted.

2010 FULL-YEAR SUMMARY

The following table shows adjustments made to "Income (loss) from continuing operations" and EPS from continuing operations between comparable and GAAP results. See "Items affecting comparability" below for descriptions of items excluded on a comparable basis, including descriptions of how these items affect the results of reportable segments.

    
    (in millions, except
     per share amounts)                             Income (loss) per
                              Income (loss)          diluted share(1)
                             2010      2009        2010          2009
                             ----      ----        ----          ----
    
    Comparable results
     (Non-GAAP)               $36      $103       $0.79         $2.27
      European headquarters
       relocation               -       (12)          -         (0.27)
      Incremental non-cash
       interest expense on     (8)       (7)      (0.17)        (0.15)
       Convertible Notes
      Gain on sale of
       smoothie business       32         -        0.71             -
      Other items              (0)        7       (0.01)         0.16
                              ---       ---       -----          ----
    Reported results (GAAP)   $61       $91       $1.32         $2.02
                              ===       ===       =====         =====
    

    Columns may not total due to rounding.
    
    (1) Shares used for diluted EPS calculation are on an as-reported basis.

Net Sales and Comparable Results: Annual sales decreased 7 percent year over year to $3.2 billion, primarily as a result of less salad volume, decreased average European exchange rates, and lower European banana pricing and volume. Comparable income for full-year 2010 decreased to $36 million from $103 million in 2009, primarily due to lower banana pricing and volumes in Europe.

Cash, Debt and Liquidity: Cash flow from operations was $98 million for full-year 2010 compared to $135 million for 2009. At December 31, 2010, cash and equivalents were $156 million and the company had used $30 million of cash to reduce debt, marking the fifth straight year of debt reduction. The company continues to have significant financial flexibility and $127 million of available revolving credit, with no more than $20 million in debt maturities due in any year until 2014.

Bananas: Net sales for the segment decreased 7 percent to $1.9 billion. Comparable operating income declined to $81 million in 2010 from $171 million in 2009. The decline was principally the result of lower average European exchange rates, as well as decreased European pricing and volume. In the North American business, volume was stable and pricing increased slightly.

Salads and Healthy Snacks: Net sales decreased 9 percent to $1.0 billion and comparable operating income improved to $63 million in 2010 from $60 million in 2009, primarily as a result of cost reductions in salads and improving results in the European smoothie business partly offset by lower retail value-added salad volume. Operating margins for value-added salads increased to 7.9 percent from 7.6 percent in the prior year, while the business invested an incremental $9 million in consumer marketing and the development and launch of FreshRinse(TM), the company's newly introduced food safety and quality technology.

2010 FOURTH QUARTER SUMMARY

The following table shows adjustments made to "Income (loss) from continuing operations" and EPS from continuing operations between comparable and GAAP results. See "Items affecting comparability" below for descriptions of items excluded on a comparable basis, including descriptions of how these items affect the results of reportable segments.

    
     (in millions,except per
     share amounts)                                   Income (loss) per
                              Income (loss)            diluted share(1)
                         Q4 2010       Q4 2009      Q4 2010         Q4 2009
                         -------       -------      -------         -------
    
    Comparable results
     (Non-GAAP)            ($18)         ($23)      ($0.39)         ($0.52)
      European 
       headquarters
       relocation             -            (1)           -           (0.02)
      Incremental
       non-cash interest
       expense on
       Convertible Notes     (2)           (2)       (0.04)          (0.04)
      Other items             -            (0)           -           (0.01)
                            ---           ---          ---           -----
    Reported results
     (GAAP)                ($20)         ($26)      ($0.43)         ($0.58)
                           ====          ====       ======          ======
    

    Columns may not total due to rounding.
    
    (1) Shares used for diluted EPS calculation are on an as-reported basis.

Net Sales and Results: Quarterly sales decreased 12 percent year over year to $773 million due to lower banana volume in core European and Mediterranean markets, less volume in retail value-added salads and lower average European exchange rates, which more than offset higher local banana pricing. Comparable results for the quarter improved to a loss of $18 million compared to a loss of $23 million in the year-ago period, primarily due to the structural reduction of surplus fruit costs versus the prior year period.

Bananas: Net sales for the segment decreased 15 percent to $483 million, due to decreased volume in core Europe and Mediterranean markets and average European exchange rates, which more than offset higher local European pricing and stable North American results. Comparable operating income was $10 million for the fourth quarter 2010, compared to $12 million in the fourth quarter of 2009 due to higher fuel costs, the impact of cooler weather that reduced stem weight and delayed harvest patterns in Latin America, and a weaker euro, offset by favorable local pricing in core European markets and the structural reduction of surplus fruit costs that were incurred in the prior year period.

Salads and Healthy Snacks: Net sales decreased 12 percent to $230 million and comparable operating loss was $4 million, compared to a loss of $7 million in the fourth quarter of 2009, primarily due to the cost reductions in salads and improving results from the European smoothie business partly offset by lower retail value-added salad volume. These results include investment in the implementation of FreshRinse(TM) food safety and quality technology, which were not in the prior-year period.

2011 OUTLOOK

The company expects net sales, excluding 2010 sales of discontinued, low-margin, non-banana produce lines and European smoothies (a joint venture with Danone since May 2010) to be roughly 3 percent higher in 2011 and on a reported basis to be relatively unchanged year-on-year. Considering all the industry pricing, cost trends and economic impacts, the company expects to significantly improve its full-year operating profitability despite the weak consumer environment and commodity cost input pressures that are expected to temper margins across the food industry.

In contrast to much of 2010, industry banana supplies have significantly tightened in Latin America and the subsidized EU and ACP sources due to adverse weather conditions, and are expected to remain tight during the first half of 2011 before returning to more normal production levels during the course of the second half of the year. While tight supplies have resulted in significantly improved banana pricing in recent weeks, compared to the very weak prior-year period, particularly in Europe, sourcing costs have increased rapidly and are expected to significantly reduce the net pricing benefit. In particular, market fruit costs in Ecuador, where the company sources as much as a quarter of its fruit early in the year, have been at historically elevated levels. In North America, the company expects continued profitable growth in bananas, while in Europe it expects to continue making progress implementing its business plan to improve pricing, execute significant cost reductions and increase distribution.

The company is focusing on strengthening its long-term competitive position in salads by building consumer loyalty and preference for its branded products through innovations such as the FreshRinse(TM) food safety and quality technology. Year-on-year retail value-added salad volume and operating margins are expected to be lower during the first half of 2011, reflecting some 2010 customer conversions to private label. However, new accounts, already signed in late 2010 and early 2011, are expected to offset negative year-over-year volume trends in the second half of 2011. In the short term, sourcing across the industry has been adversely affected during the first quarter by lower yields and higher costs due to severe weather and freezes in the Yuma region and the Sclerotinia fungus affecting Iceberg lettuce. Including all of these factors, as well as the company's planned investment in the rollout of FreshRinse(TM) and consumer marketing, operating margins for full-year 2011 are expected to be approximately 7 percent for the segment. The company also expects continued progress toward profitability in its joint venture with Danone, which should contribute further to enhanced income.

The company's expectations for improved results in 2011 exclude any unforeseen weather, event risks or major currency fluctuations.

The following chart summarizes management's estimates of certain other financial items for 2011:

    
    (in millions)                 FY 2010         FY 2011
                                   Actual        Estimate
    
    Capital Expenditures              $66          $75-85
    Depreciation &
     Amortization                     $61          $57-62
    Gross Interest Expense (1)        $57          $50-55
    Net Interest Expense (1)          $52          $45-50
    
    (1)  Interest expense includes the impact of adoption in 2009 of an
    accounting standard that changed the method used to account for the
    company's Convertible Notes, which adds non-cash interest expense
    of $8 million in 2010 and $9 million in 2011.

CONFERENCE CALL

Chiquita will hold a conference call for investors to discuss its results at 4:30 p.m. EST today. Access to a live audio webcast is available at http://www.chiquitabrands.com. Toll-free telephone access will be available by dialing 1-888-452-4007 in the United States and +719-325-2394 from international locations and providing the conference code 4613145. To access the telephone replay, dial 1-888-203-1112 from the United States and +719-457-0820 from international locations and enter the confirmation code 8117465.

NON-GAAP MEASUREMENTS

The company reports its financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). In an effort to provide investors with additional information regarding the company's results and to provide more meaningful year-over-year comparisons of the company's financial performance, as well as the measures that management uses to evaluate the company's performance against internal budgets and targets, the company reports certain non-GAAP measures as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The differences between the U.S. GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures are described below in "Items affecting comparability." Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not instead of, U.S. GAAP financial measures, and may differ from non-GAAP measures that other companies use.

ITEMS AFFECTING COMPARABILITY

Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2010 & 2009 Items

    
    - Gain on Deconsolidation and Sale of Smoothie Business: In the second
      quarter of 2010, the company entered into a joint venture with
      Danone S.A. to market fruit beverages based on Chiquita's Just Fruit in 
      a Bottle(R) platform in Europe. Upon closing, the company sold 51 
      percent of its smoothie business to Danone for EUR15.0 million ($18 
      million) and deconsolidated it, accounting for its remaining 49 percent 
      investment using the equity method. The gain on the sale and 
      deconsolidation of the smoothie business was $32 million, which 
      includes a $15 million gain related to the fair value of the retained 
      49 percent investment on the closing date. This gain, recognized under 
      GAAP, is excluded from comparable income of the Salads and Healthy 
      Snacks segment.

    - European Headquarters Relocation: In the fourth quarter of 2008,
      the company committed to relocate its European headquarters in
      order to optimize its long-term tax structure. The relocation resulted 
      in total one-time costs of approximately $19 million; $12 million was
      recognized in 2009, including $1 million recorded in the fourth 
      quarter. Restructuring related costs are included in reportable figures 
      as a component of operating income, but are not allocated to the 
      reportable segments.

    - Incremental non-cash interest expense on Convertible Notes:
      In 2009, the company retrospectively adopted a new accounting standard
      related to its convertible debt instruments, which increases the amount
      of reported GAAP interest expense on its $200 million of 4.25%
      Convertible Senior Notes. In determining earnings on a comparable 
      basis, the company excludes the additional non-cash interest expense 
      that results from the application of the standard. Such higher non-cash
      interest expense was $2 million for both quarters ended December 31, 
      2010 and 2009, respectively, $7 million for the full year 2009, and $8 
      million for the full year 2010.

    - Gain on Sale of Operations in the Ivory Coast: In the first quarter 
      2009, the company sold its operations in the Ivory Coast, which
      resulted in a pre-tax gain of approximately $4 million under GAAP, 
      which is excluded in 2009 comparable figures for the banana segment. 
      Another $4 million of income tax benefits that were recognized under 
      GAAP are also excluded from comparable income as income taxes are not 
      allocated to the reportable segments.

ABOUT CHIQUITA BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) is a leading international marketer and distributor of high-quality fresh and value-added food products - from energy-rich bananas and other fruits to nutritious blends of convenient green salads. The company markets its healthy, fresh products under the Chiquita(R) and Fresh Express(R) premium brands and other related trademarks. With annual revenues of more than $3 billion, Chiquita employs more than 21,000 people and has operations in nearly 70 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit our corporate web site at http://www.chiquitabrands.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains certain statements, including in the "2011 Outlook" section, that are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Chiquita, including: the customary risks experienced by global food companies, such as prices for commodity and other inputs, currency exchange rate fluctuations, industry and competitive conditions (all of which may be more unpredictable in light of continuing uncertainty in the global economic environment), government regulations, food safety issues and product recalls affecting the company or the industry, labor relations, taxes, political instability and terrorism; unusual weather events, conditions or crop risks; access to and cost of financing; and the outcome of pending litigation and governmental investigations involving the company, as well as the legal fees and other costs incurred in connection with these items.

Any forward-looking statements made in this press release speak as of the date made and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results or developments may differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, and the company undertakes no obligation to update any such statements. Additional information on factors that could influence Chiquita's financial results is included in its SEC filings, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

    
    Exhibit A:


                         CHIQUITA BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                            CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
                 (Unaudited - in millions, except per share amounts)
    
    
                                       Quarter Ended          Year Ended 
                                        December 31,         December 31,
                                       -------------        --------------
                                     2010        2009       2010       2009
                                     ----        ----       ----       ----
    Net sales                        $773        $879     $3,227     $3,470
                                     ----        ----     ------     ------
    Operating expenses:
      Cost of sales                   690         769      2,765      2,891
      Selling, general and
       administrative                  76         112        323        374
      Depreciation                     14          13         51         53
      Amortization                      2           3         10         10
      Equity in earnings of
       investees                        3          (1)         3        (17)
      Deconsolidation and sale of
       smoothie business                -           -        (32)         -
      European headquarters
       relocation                       -           1          -         12
                                      ---         ---      -----      -----
                                      786         898      3,120      3,323
                                      ---         ---      -----      -----
    Operating income                  (13)        (18)       108        147
    Interest income                     1           2          6          6
    Interest expense                  (14)        (15)       (57)       (62)
    Other income (expense)              3          (0)         3         (0)
                                      ---         ---        ---        ---
    Income (loss) from continuing
     operations before taxes          (24)        (31)        59         91
    Income tax benefits
     (expense)(1)                       4           5          2          0
                                      ---         ---        ---        ---
    Income (loss) from continuing
     operations                       (20)        (26)        61         91
    Loss from discontinued              -          (1)        (3)        (1)
           operations(2)              ---         ---        ---        ---
    Net income (loss)                ($20)       ($27)       $57        $90
                                     ====        ====        ===        ===
    Basic earnings per share:
           Continuing operations   ($0.43)     ($0.58)     $1.34      $2.05
           Discontinued operations      -       (0.02)     (0.07)     (0.02)
                                      ---       -----      -----      -----
                                   ($0.43)     ($0.60)     $1.27      $2.03
                                   ======      ======      =====      =====
    Diluted earnings per share:
           Continuing operations   ($0.43)     ($0.58)     $1.32      $2.02
           Discontinued operations      -       (0.02)     (0.07)     (0.02)
                                      ---       -----      -----      -----
                                   ($0.43)     ($0.60)     $1.25      $2.00
                                   ======      ======      =====      =====
    Shares used to calculate basic
           earnings per share        45.2        44.8       45.0       44.6
    Shares used to calculate
     diluted earnings per share      45.2        44.8       45.9       45.2

    
    
    Columns may not total due to rounding.
    
    (1)  Income taxes were a net benefit of $4 million for the fourth
    quarter of 2010 compared to $5 million for the fourth quarter of
    2009, including gross income tax benefits of $9 million and $7
    million, respectively. Income taxes were a net benefit of $2 million
    and $0.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 and 2009,
    respectively, including gross income tax benefits of $13 million and
    $16 million, respectively. The benefits in 2010 relate to
    governmental rulings in various jurisdictions; in 2009, $4 million
    of benefits were from the sale of the company's operations in the
    Ivory Coast. Both years included resolution of tax contingencies in
    various jurisdictions.

    (2)  Loss from discontinued operations relates to potential
    indemnification obligations for tax liabilities of Atlanta AG.
    
    Exhibit B:
    
    
                      CHIQUITA BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                             OPERATING STATISTICS
     (Unaudited - in millions, except for percentages and exchange rates)
    
    

                                                       Percent Change
                                     Quarter Ended        Increase
                                       December 31,       (Decrease)
                                      2010    2009        vs. 2009
                                      ----    ----        --------
    
    Net sales by segment
      Bananas                         $483    $568         (14.9)%
      Salads and Healthy Snacks(2)     230     260         (11.5)%
      Other Produce                     59      51          16.6%
                                       ---     ---          ----
         Total net sales              $773    $879         (12.1)%
    Comparable segment operating
     income (loss) (1)
      Bananas                          $10     $12         (20.7)%
      Salads and Healthy Snacks(2)      (4)     (7)        (37.0)%
      Other Produce                      1       1         175.6%
      Corporate                        (18)    (24)        (26.0)%
                                       ---     ---         ------
         Total comparable operating
          income                      $(10)   $(17)        (39.9)%
    Comparable operating margin
     by segment
      Bananas                          2.0%    2.2%         (0.2) pts
      Salads and Healthy Snacks(2)    (1.8)%  (2.5)%         0.7 pts
      Other Produce                    2.4%    1.0%          1.4 pts
    SG&A as a percent of sales         9.9%   12.8%         (2.9) pts
    Company banana sales volume
     (40 lb. boxes)
      North America                   16.4    16.3           0.6%
      Europe & Middle East
         Core European markets(3)      9.9    11.0         (10.0)%
         Mediterranean & Middle East   4.5    10.3         (56.3)%
    Banana Pricing
         North America                                      (0.2)%
         Core European markets(3)
           U.S. Dollar                                      (0.6)%
           Local                                             8.1%
         Mediterranean & Middle East                        16.3%
    Fresh Express-branded retail
     value-added salads
      Volume (12-count cases)         12.1    14.5         (16.6)%
      Pricing(4)                                             0.0%
    
    Euro average exchange rate,
     spot (dollars per euro)         $1.36   $1.48          (8.1)%
    
    Euro average exchange rate,
     hedged (dollars per euro)       $1.33   $1.45          (8.3)%
    
    
    
    
    

                                                              Percent Change
                                              Year Ended         Increase
                                             December 31,       (Decrease)
                                             2010    2009        vs. 2009
                                             ----    ----        --------
    
    Net sales by segment
      Bananas                              $1,938  $2,082          (6.9)%
      Salads and Healthy Snacks(2)          1,028   1,136          (9.4)%
      Other Produce                           261     253           3.1%
                                              ---     ---            ---
         Total net sales                   $3,227  $3,470          (7.0)%
    Comparable segment operating income
     (loss) (1)
      Bananas                                 $81    $171         (52.8)%
      Salads and Healthy Snacks(2)             63      60           5.0%
      Other Produce                             5       6          (4.9)%
      Corporate                               (71)    (81)        (12.4)%
                                              ---     ---         ------
    
         Total comparable operating income    $78    $156         (49.7)%
    Comparable operating margin by
     segment
      Bananas                                 4.2%    8.2%         (4.0) pts
      Salads and Healthy Snacks(2)            6.2%    5.3%          0.8 pts
      Other Produce                           2.1%    2.2%         (0.1) pts
    SG&A as a percent of sales               10.0%   10.8%         (0.8) pts
    Company banana sales volume (40 lb.
     boxes)
      North America                          62.9    63.3          (0.6)%
      Europe & Middle East
         Core European markets(3)            40.4    44.5          (9.2)%
         Mediterranean & Middle East         18.6    24.1         (22.8)%
    Banana Pricing
         North America                                              3.4%
         Core European markets(3)
           U.S. Dollar                                             (6.1)%
           Local                                                   (1.9)%
         Mediterranean & Middle East                                2.5%
    Fresh Express-branded retail
     value-added salads
      Volume (12-count cases)                54.5    63.4         (14.0)%
      Pricing(4)                                                    0.6%
    
    Euro average exchange rate, spot
     (dollars per euro)                     $1.32   $1.39          (5.0)%
    
    Euro average exchange rate, hedged      $1.33   $1.38          (3.6)%
    (dollars per euro)
    
    
    
    Columns may not total due to rounding.
    
    (1) See detailed description of reconciling items between GAAP and
    comparable basis figures in the text of this press release under the
    heading titled "Items affecting comparability."

    (2) European fruit smoothie sales before entering into the Danone
    joint venture were $13 million in the first half of 2010. European
    fruit smoothie sales were $6 million and $26 million for the fourth
    quarter and year ended December 31, 2009, respectively.  Operating
    losses recognized by the company were $3 million and $9 million in
    the fourth quarters of 2010 and 2009, respectively, and $8 million
    and $22 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 and 2009,
    respectively.

    (3) The company's core European markets include the 27 member states
    of the European Union, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland.

    (4) Pricing is for Fresh Express-branded products only, and includes
    fuel surcharges.
    
    Exhibit C: 
    
    
                                    EUROPEAN CURRENCY
                     YEAR-OVER-YEAR CHANGE - FAVORABLE (UNFAVORABLE)
                                      2010 vs. 2009
                                (Unaudited - in millions)
    
    
    
    Currency Impact (Euro/Dollar)     Q4   YTD
                                      ---   ---
      Revenue                        ($17) ($38)
      Local Costs                       5     9
      Hedging(1)                       (1)    3
      Balance sheet translation(2)      2    (1)
                                      ---   ---
    
    Net European currency impact     ($11) ($27)
                                     ====  ====
    
    
    Columns may not total due to rounding.
    
    (1) Hedging costs were $4 million in the fourth quarter of 2010 and
    $3 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. Hedging benefits for full-
    year 2010 were $2 million compared to costs of $1 million for full-
    year 2009.

    (2) Balance sheet translation was a loss of $1 million in the fourth
    quarter of 2010 and $3 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.
    Balance sheet translation was a loss of $3 million for full-year
    2010 and $2 million for full-year 2009.

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