Hillshire Brands Company

Hillshire Brands — CAGNY 2013

58 slides from Hillshire Brands's conference presentation, Feb 20, 2013

  1. Slide 1: CAGNY 2013

    CAGNY 2013 Exhibit 99

  2. Slide 2: Forward Looking Statements

    Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements regarding HSH’s business prospects and future financial results and metrics. These statements are typically preceded by terms such as “will,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “expects,” “likely” or “believes” and other similar

  3. Slide 3: What We Want You to Take Away From Today

    What We Want You to Take Away From Today Terrific portfolio of leading, iconic brands that respond to investment Growth and cost agendas gaining traction Confident we will deliver on financial targets

  4. Slide 4: An Amazing Year…

    An Amazing Year… Launched new company Built new management team Relocated headquarters to Chicago Energized new culture

  5. Slide 5: Past Months Have Validated Our Core Investment Thesis

    Past 12 Months Have Validated Our Core Investment Thesis Compete in attractive and profitable categories Key to success is disciplined investment in brand building and innovation Cost efficiencies exist to fund growth agenda Potential to deliver significant shareholder return

  6. Slide 6: Early Days But Turnaround Starting to Take Hold

    Early Days But Turnaround Starting to Take Hold Percent Change in Total Volume Sales Product FY12 FY13 YTD Ball Park Hot Dogs (4.7)% +5.2% Jimmy Dean Frozen Breakfast (3.6)% +7.9% Hillshire Farm Lunchmeat (7.5)% +1.0% State Fair Corn Dogs (1.5)% +1.7% Gallo Salame (6.4)% +3.2% Sara Lee Pre Sliced De

  7. Slide 7: What We Will Cover Today

    What We Will Cover Today Background on Hillshire Brands Review of our four core strategies for growth Financial outlook

  8. Slide 8: A $4B North American Meat-Centric Food Company

    A $4B North American Meat-Centric Food Company 73% 27% Retail Foodservice Retail vs. Foodservice 96% 65% 4% 35% Retail Foodservice Meat Bakery Meat vs. Bakery Source: FY12 Company Financial Statement information; Based on reported net sales

  9. Slide 9: 88% of Sales Are Branded; Two $1B Brands

    88% of Sales Are Branded; Two $1B Brands 88% 12% Branded Unbranded Source: Company Financial Statement information

  10. Slide 10: Leading Share Positions in Core Categories

    Leading Share Positions in Core Categories Brand Category HSH Share Position Relative Market Share Source: IRI Multi-Outlet 52 weeks Ending 2/3/2013 Breakfast Sausage #1 2.8x Frozen Protein Breakfast #1 7.4x Lunchmeat #3 0.3x Smoked Sausage #1 2.8x Hot Dogs #1 1.1x Corn Dogs #1 1.7x Super Premium Sa

  11. Slide 11: Multiple Areas for Growth in Large Categories

    Multiple Areas for Growth in Large Categories Size of Category $5.1B $2.7B $1.8B $1.8B $1.5B 80% 79% 60% 61% 36% 28% 31% 30% 28% 21% Lunchmeat Hot Dogs Smoked Sausage Breakfast Sausage Frozen Protein Breakfast Category HH Penetration Brand HH Penetration Source: Symphony IRI Group, National Consumer

  12. Slide 12: Core Categories Have Limited Private Label Penetration

    Core Categories Have Limited Private Label Penetration Category Private Label Share Source: Symphony IRI Group Total US Multioutlet data, 52 weeks ending. 2/3/13 Frozen Protein Breakfast 7% Hot Dogs 4% Corn Dogs 4% Smoked Sausage 6% Cocktail Links 5% Fresh Breakfast Sausage 9% Mainstream Lunchmeat 1

  13. Slide 13: Vision

    Vision Become THE Most Innovative Meat-Centric Food Company in the US

  14. Slide 14: Four Strategies Will Deliver Long-Term Value Creation

    Four Strategies Will Deliver Long-Term Value Creation FY 2015 Targets Core Strategies Volume Growth Net Sales Growth MAP % of Total Revenue Operating Margin 2-3% 4-5% 5% 10% Strengthen the core Extend into adjacencies Fuel growth through efficiency Acquire on-trend brands

  15. Slide 15: Two Core Growth Strategies Improve Business Fundamentals

    Two Core Growth Strategies Improve Business Fundamentals Leverage Equities to Win in New Categories Near-term growth comes from strengthening the core Strengthen the Core Extend into Adjacencies

  16. Slide 16: Six Brands Will Drive Our Growth

    Six Brands Will Drive Our Growth Mainstream Brands Artisanal Brands

  17. Slide 17: Brand Building and Innovation Key to Growth Agenda

    Brand Building and Innovation Key to Growth Agenda Brand positioning World-class advertising Category management Brand Building Innovation Upgrade existing quality and packaging New line extensions Adjacent innovations

  18. Slide 18: Increasing Investment in MAP Behind Our Core Brands

    Increasing Investment in MAP Behind Our Core Brands 3.5% 4.3% 5% Historic Average FY13 YTD FY15E MAP Spending as % of Sales

  19. Slide 19: Building a Culture Of Innovation

    Building a Culture Of Innovation Creating a sustainable pipeline by shifting focus to growth platforms Streamlining processes to reduce time to market Improving in-market success by focusing on consumer insights 9% 11% 13% 15% Past 4 Years FY13 YTD FY15E - Revenue from New Innovations* *Percent annu

  20. Slide 20: New Marketing Leadership and Communications Partners

    New Marketing Leadership and Communications Partners New Marketing Leadership New Communications Partner

  21. Slide 21: Sharpened Brand Positioning

    Sharpened Brand Positioning “Farm House Quality Meats” “Hearty Comfort Food” “Better Guy Food for Better Guy Times” “Smart & Sensible Family Choices” “Authentic Ingredients, Exceptional Tastes” “Artisanal Italian Meats”

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  23. Slide 23: Focused on Making MAP More Effective

    Focused on Making MAP More Effective Post-Market Analytics Pre-Market Testing 1) Purchase Interest sourced from Nielsen In-Market Study (among ad aware) 2) Emotive Power sourced from Pre-Advertising Study (OTX) Consumption Trends Improved ROI TBD Purchase Interest +25 pct. pts. Emotive Power +57 pts

  24. Slide 24: Strengthening Our Customer Relationships

    Strengthening Our Customer Relationships Gaining additional category captaincies Increasing shelf space in key retailers Improving shelf mix to higher velocity and margin products

  25. Slide 25: Brand Building and Innovation Key to Growth Agenda

    Brand Building and Innovation Key to Growth Agenda Innovation Upgrade existing quality and packaging New line extensions Adjacent innovations Brand positioning World-class advertising Category management Brand Building

  26. Slide 26: Hillshire Farm Improving Lunchmeat Packaging

    Hillshire Farm Improving Lunchmeat Packaging Launch: Q3 FY13 New “fresh” callout Transparent window UPGRADES BASED ON CONSUMER INSIGHTS

  27. Slide 27: Hillshire Farm Improving Lunchmeat Quality

    Hillshire Farm Improving Lunchmeat Quality Better Taste Better Appearance Launch: Q3 FY13 Better flavor Optimized seasoning More natural look Better texture

  28. Slide 28: Hillshire Farm Launching New Lunchmeat Flavors

    Hillshire Farm Launching New Lunchmeat Flavors Launch: Q4 FY13

  29. Slide 29: Sara Lee Deli: Improved Quality, Improved Packaging

    Sara Lee Deli: Improved Quality, Improved Packaging Launch: H2 FY13 American Heart Association Heart-Check Mark No gluten No MSG No fillers No artificial flavors No added hormones 0 grams of trans fat

  30. Slide 30: Hillshire Black Label: Testing A New Approach To The Deli

    Hillshire Black Label: Testing A New, Superior-Quality Approach To The Deli Whole muscle meat Seasoned in own juices No added preservatives No MSG No fillers Launch: Q1 FY14

  31. Slide 31: Hillshire Farm Upgrading Smoked Sausage

    Hillshire Farm Upgrading Smoked Sausage Quality 3 new varieties No artificial colors, flavors No MSG Gluten free 60/40 taste win vs. competition Launch: Q3 FY13

  32. Slide 32: Jimmy Dean Adding Additional Comfort Foods

    Jimmy Dean Adding Additional Comfort Foods Launch: Q3 FY13

  33. Slide 33: Ball Park Bringing New, On-Trend Benefits to Hot Dogs

    Ball Park Bringing New, On-Trend Benefits to Hot Dogs Launch: Q3 FY13

  34. Slide 34: State Fair Introducing New Packaging and Varieties

    State Fair Introducing New Packaging and Varieties Launch: FY14

  35. Slide 35: Aidells Continues its Tradition of Flavor Experiences

    Aidells Continues its Tradition of Flavor Experiences Launch: FY13 - FY14

  36. Slide 36: Gallo Adding Higher-Quality Salame

    Gallo Adding Higher-Quality Salame Launch: Q4 FY13

  37. Slide 37: Second Growth Opportunity Is To Extend Into Adjacencies

    Second Growth Opportunity Is To Extend Into Adjacencies Protein breakfast Meat-centric meal starters Meat-centric snacks Meat-centric entrees Heat & eat mini-meals Heritage categories

  38. Slide 38: Track Record of Moving From Core to Adjacencies

    Track Record of Moving From Core to Adjacencies

  39. Slide 39: Jimmy Dean Frozen Adjacency Extended To Better For You

    Jimmy Dean Frozen Adjacency Extended To “Better For You” Launch: Q3 FY13

  40. Slide 40: Ball Park Extended Into Pre-cooked Burgers

    Ball Park Extended Into Pre-cooked Burgers Launch: FY12

  41. Slide 41: State Fair Entering Hot Dog Category

    State Fair Entering Hot Dog Category Launch: Q4 FY13 Bilingual packaging

  42. Slide 42: Aidells Extending Beyond Smoked Sausage

    Aidells Extending Beyond Smoked Sausage Launch: FY13 – FY14

  43. Slide 43: Recent Record of Managing Costs

    Recent Record of Managing Costs Saved $90 million via cost reductions in FY11 and FY12 Right-sized workforce for speed and empowerment More than 600 positions eliminated in last 24 months Closed two plants in FY12 •

  44. Slide 44: We Will Remain Relentless on Cost Efficiency

    We Will Remain Relentless on Cost Efficiency Committed to $100 million of cost savings Opportunities for additional efficiency Supply chain Trade spend Productivity through culture change Expected savings by year $ in millions FY13 FY14/ FY15 Total • • • Supply chain SG&A / Corp. Total

  45. Slide 45: Building Brands to Build Value

    Building Brands to Build Value Outstanding portfolio of brands with clear potential Emerging culture of innovation and agility Demonstrating success – products, processes and performance Committed to growth and profitability through brand-building Focus on cost efficiency as fuel for growth Building

  46. Slide 46: Capital Allocation Priorities

    Capital Allocation Priorities Invest in Business Dividends Acquisitions Share Repurchases Pay Down Debt Top priority Expect to increase over time Strategic and opportunistic Opportunistic Not a near-term priority

  47. Slide 47: Assets & Capabilities We Can Leverage With Acquisitions

    Assets & Capabilities We Can Leverage With Acquisitions Consumer insights Protein / Breakfast / Meals expertise Category captaincies in key product areas Robust R&D and innovation focus History of success integrating acquired businesses Efficient supply chain and production Fully-integrated SAP ente

  48. Slide 48: Criteria For Acquisitions

    Criteria For Acquisitions Value-added categories / consistent with consumer trends Strong brands with attractive competitive positioning Complementary / additive to HSH capabilities Scale with suppliers and customers Attractive top-line growth trends Accretive to margin structure EPS contribution an

  49. Slide 49: Remain Committed to Our FY15 Targets

    Remain Committed to Our FY15 Targets FY 2015 Targets Volume Growth 2-3% Net Sales Growth 4-5% MAP % of Total Revenue 5% Operating Margin 10%

  50. Slide 50: FY13 Results on Track

    FY13 Results on Track Strong 2013 First Half Results Fiscal 2013 Full-Year Guidance vs. H1 FY12 Adjusted Net Sales +2.3% Adjusted Operating Income +44% Adjusted Diluted EPS +49% Adjusted Net Sales Slightly up vs. FY12 Adjusted Diluted EPS $1.60 - $1.70 “Adjusted” terms are non-GAAP financial measure

  51. Slide 51: Healthy Financial Position

    Healthy Financial Position ($ in millions) As of Dec. 31, 2012 Adjusted YTD Cash Flow $ 114 Adjusted YTD EBITDA $ 301 Cash $ 299 Debt $ 946 Net Debt $ 647 “Adjusted” terms are non-GAAP financial measures. See our reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure at the end of this presenta

  52. Slide 52: Key Takeaways

    Key Takeaways Terrific portfolio of leading, iconic brands that respond to investment Growth and cost agendas gaining traction Confident we will deliver on financial targets

  53. Slide 53: Appendix

    A Hillshire BRANDS

  54. Slide 54: Appendix

    A Hillshire BRANDS

  55. Slide 55: Operating Income Reconciliation - Reported to Adjusted

    Impact of As Significant Reported Items Dispositions Adjusted (1) 2,034 $ - $ - $ 2,034 $ 1,408 - 1,404 (4) - - - - Net charges for exit activities, asset and business dispositions - - Impairment charges - - - - $ (45) $ - $ $ Impact of As Significant Reported Items Dispositions Adjusted (1) Net Sal

  56. Slide 56: Net Income and EPS Reconciliation - Reported to Adjusted

    Impact of Impact of As Significant As Significant Reported Items Adjusted (1) Reported Items Adjusted (1) $ (45) $ $ $ (118) $ $ (16) (11) (46) (29) (72) (223) (440) - - (23) (52) - - - - $ (23) $ $ $ (52) $ $ $ (29) $ $ $ (72) $ $ Earnings per share of common stock: $ 0.87 (0.23) $ 1.10 $ 0.13 $ (0

  57. Slide 57: Cash Flow Reconciliation - Reported to Adjusted

    Cash Flow Reconciliation - Reported to Adjusted Six Months ended Dec. 31, 2012 (in millions, except per share data - unaudited) Six Months ended Dec. 29, 2012 As Reported Impact of Significant Items Adjusted (1) Cash Flow $70 $44 $114 (1) Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See detailed explana

  58. Slide 58: EBITDA Reconciliation - Reported to Adjusted

    (1) Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See detailed explanation of these and other non-GAAP measures in the release dated January 31, 2013 EBITDA Reconciliation - Reported to Adjusted Six Months ended Dec. 31, (in millions, except per share data - unaudited) Reported Net Income Income tax expe

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