10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended October 1, 2016

OR

☐   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________________________ to __________________________

Seaboard Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-3390	04-2260388
(State or other jurisdiction of	(Commission	(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

9000 West 67th Street, Merriam, Kansas	66202
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code    (913) 676-8800

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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 ☒  No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation  S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒  No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated Filer ☒	Accelerated Filer ☐
Non-Accelerated Filer   ☐ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller Reporting Company ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes ☐ No  ☒  .

There were 1,170,550 shares of common stock, $1.00 par value per share, outstanding on October 28, 2016.

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

SEABOARD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars except share and per share amounts)	2016		2015		2016		2015
Net sales:
Products (includes affiliate sales of $261, $241, $697 and $665)	$	1,070	$	1,139	$	3,230	$	3,464
Services (includes affiliate sales of $0, $0, $1 and $0)		237		243		716		744
Other		23		29		60		83
Total net sales		1,330		1,411		4,006		4,291
Cost of sales and operating expenses:
Products		1,006		1,077		2,977		3,277
Services		198		223		619		666
Other		18		21		51		65
Total cost of sales and operating expenses		1,222		1,321		3,647		4,008
Gross income		108		90		359		283
Selling, general and administrative expenses		66		67		205		200
Operating income		42		23		154		83
Other income (expense):
Interest expense		(7)		(4)		(23)		(12)
Interest income		7		2		11		8
Interest income from affiliates		6		7		18		21
Income from affiliates		21		16		54		39
Other investment income (loss), net		29		(26)		42		(22)
Foreign currency gains, net		1		—		10		2
Miscellaneous, net		1		(5)		(1)		(7)
Total other income (loss), net		58		(10)		111		29
Earnings before income taxes		100		13		265		112
Income tax expense		(25)		(10)		(55)		(44)
Net earnings	$	75	$	3	$	210	$	68
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—		(1)		—
Net earnings attributable to Seaboard	$	75	$	3	$	209	$	68
Earnings per common share	$	64.42	$	2.59	$	178.67	$	57.73
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax benefit of $1, $1, $9 and $2:
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(7)		(7)		(23)		(22)
Unrealized gain on investments		1		—		1		1
Unrecognized pension cost		—		1		2		3
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	$	(6)	$	(6)	$	(20)	$	(18)
Comprehensive income (loss)		69		(3)		190		50
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—		(1)		—
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Seaboard	$	69	$	(3)	$	189	$	50
Average number of shares outstanding		1,170,550		1,170,550		1,170,550		1,170,550

See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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SEABOARD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

	October 1,		December 31,
(Millions of dollars except share and per share amounts)	2016		2015
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	113	$	50
Short-term investments		1,180		1,254
Receivables, net		451		510
Inventories		779		739
Other current assets		104		111
Total current assets		2,627		2,664
Net property, plant and equipment		978		831
Investments in and advances to affiliates		756		671
Notes receivable from affiliates, net		192		200
Other non-current assets		90		65
Total assets	$	4,643	$	4,431
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Notes payable to banks	$	129	$	141
Current maturities of long-term debt		17		4
Accounts payable		213		239
Deferred revenue		106		93
Other current liabilities		328		289
Total current liabilities		793		766
Long-term debt, less current maturities		503		518
Deferred income taxes		66		41
Other liabilities and deferred credits		203		224
Total non-current liabilities		772		783
Commitments and contingent liabilities
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock of $1 par value. Authorized 1,250,000 shares; issued and outstanding 1,170,550 shares		1		1
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(298)		(278)
Retained earnings		3,363		3,153
Total Seaboard stockholders’ equity		3,066		2,876
Noncontrolling interests		12		6
Total equity		3,078		2,882
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	4,643	$	4,431

See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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SEABOARD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended
	October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$	210	$	68
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		74		69
Deferred income taxes		34		(33)
Pay-in-kind interest and accretion on notes receivable from affiliates		(2)		(13)
Income from affiliates		(54)		(39)
Dividends received from affiliates		31		36
Other investment loss (income), net		(42)		22
Other, net		15		2
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Receivables, net of allowance		42		177
Inventories		(14)		30
Other current assets		7		(9)
Current liabilities, exclusive of debt		26		40
Other, net		(28)		16
Net cash from operating activities		299		366
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of short-term investments		(353)		(675)
Proceeds from the sale of short-term investments		461		434
Proceeds from the maturity of short-term investments		19		24
Capital expenditures		(128)		(96)
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets		46		24
Acquisition of businesses		(214)		—
Investments in and advances to affiliates, net		(55)		(78)
Long-term notes receivable issued to affiliates		(12)		—
Principal payments received on long-term notes receivable from affiliates		12		—
Purchase of long-term investments		(19)		(26)
Other, net		8		7
Net cash from investing activities		(235)		(386)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Notes payable to banks, net		(2)		33
Proceeds from long-term debt		2		—
Principal payments of long-term debt		(1)		—
Net cash from financing activities		(1)		33
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		—		—
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		63		13
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year		50		36
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	113	$	49

See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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SEABOARD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note 1 – Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Seaboard Corporation and its domestic and foreign subsidiaries (“Seaboard”). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Seaboard’s investments in non-consolidated affiliates are accounted for by the equity method. The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements of Seaboard for the year ended December 31, 2015 as filed in its annual report on Form 10-K. Seaboard’s first three quarterly periods include approximately 13 weekly periods ending on the Saturday closest to the end of March, June and September. Seaboard’s year-end is December 31.

The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for a full year. As Seaboard conducts its commodity trading business with third parties, consolidated subsidiaries and non-consolidated affiliates on an interrelated basis, gross margin on non-consolidated affiliates cannot be clearly distinguished without making numerous assumptions primarily with respect to mark-to-market accounting for commodity derivatives.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with United States (“U.S.”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include those related to allowance for doubtful accounts, valuation of inventories, impairment of long-lived assets, potential write-down related to investments in and advances to affiliates and notes receivable from affiliates, income taxes and accrued pension liability. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Supplemental Non-Cash Transactions

Seaboard had notes receivable from affiliates that accrued pay-in-kind interest income, primarily from one affiliate. On January 4, 2016, the interest on this note receivable was modified to eliminate future pay-in-kind interest as discussed in Note 9 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Seaboard recognized less than $1 million of non-cash accretion of discount and $2 million of non-cash, pay-in-kind interest income and accretion of discount for the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016, respectively, and $4 million and $13 million for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2015, respectively, related to notes receivable from affiliates.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued guidance to develop a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model for all contracts with customers. This guidance requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. This guidance will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in GAAP when it becomes effective. Seaboard is currently evaluating the impact this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. Seaboard will be required to adopt this guidance on January 1, 2018, and it is currently anticipated that Seaboard will apply this guidance using the cumulative effect transition method.

In July 2015, the FASB issued guidance to simplify the subsequent measurement of inventory, excluding inventory measured using last-in, first-out or the retail inventory method. Under the new standard, inventory should be at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. Seaboard believes the adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact on Seaboard’s financial position or net earnings. 

In January 2016, the FASB issued guidance that requires entities to measure equity investments, other than those accounted for using the equity method of accounting, at fair value and recognize any changes in fair value in net income if a readily determinable fair value exists. For equity investments without readily determinable fair values, the cost method of accounting is eliminated. An entity may elect to record these equity investments at cost, less impairment, and

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plus or minus subsequent adjustments for observable price changes. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Seaboard believes the adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact on Seaboard’s financial position or net earnings.

In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance that a lessee should recognize in the balance sheet a liability to make lease payments and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. The recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee have not significantly changed from the previous guidance. For operating leases, a lessee is required to: (1) recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in the balance sheet, (2) recognize a single lease cost, calculated so that the cost of the lease is allocated over the lease term on a generally straight-line basis and (3) classify all cash payments within operating activities in the statement of cash flows. It is effective for public entities for fiscal years and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. In transition, lessees are required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach, which includes a number of optional practical expedients that entities may elect to apply. Seaboard is currently assessing the potential impact of this new standard.

Note 2 – Investments

The following is a summary of the amortized cost and estimated fair value of short-term investments for both available-for-sale and trading securities at October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

	October 1, 2016				December 31, 2015
	Amortized		Fair		Amortized		Fair
(Millions of dollars)	Cost		Value		Cost		Value
Money market funds	$	—	$	—	$	81	$	81
Total available-for-sale short-term investments		—		—		81		81
Domestic equity securities		466		491		475		466
Domestic debt securities		400		403		452		450
Foreign equity securities		158		159		120		120
High yield debt securities		104		105		108		104
Collateralized loan obligations		14		14		10		10
Money market funds held in trading accounts		8		8		22		22
Other trading securities		—		—		1		1
Total trading short-term investments		1,150		1,180		1,188		1,173
Total short-term investments	$	1,150	$	1,180	$	1,269	$	1,254

Seaboard had $91 million of equity securities denominated in foreign currencies at October 1, 2016, with $34 million in euros, $19 million in Japanese yen, $15 million in British pounds, $7 million in Swiss francs and the remaining $16 million in various other currencies. At December 31, 2015, Seaboard had $80 million of equity securities denominated in foreign currencies, with $25 million in euros, $20 million in Japanese yen, $15 million in British pounds, $7 million in Swiss francs and the remaining $13 million in various other currencies. Also, money market funds included less than $1 million and $3 million denominated in various foreign currencies at October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

Unrealized gains (losses) related to trading securities were $27 million and $41 million for the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016, respectively, and $(22) million and $(21) million for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2015, respectively.

In addition to its short-term investments, Seaboard also has trading securities related to Seaboard’s deferred compensation plans classified in other current assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 5 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information on the types of trading securities held related to the deferred compensation plans.

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Note 3 – Inventories

The following is a summary of inventories at October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

	October 1,		December 31,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015
At lower of LIFO cost or market:
Live hogs and materials	$	255	$	210
Fresh pork and materials		31		26
		286		236
LIFO adjustment		(25)		(28)
Total inventories at lower of LIFO cost or market		261		208
At lower of FIFO cost or market:
Grains, oilseeds and other commodities		315		330
Sugar produced and in process		37		52
Other		62		61
Total inventories at lower of FIFO cost or market		414		443
Grain, flour and feed at lower of weighted average cost or market		104		88
Total inventories	$	779	$	739

Note 4 – Income Taxes

Seaboard’s tax returns are regularly audited by federal, state and foreign tax authorities, which may result in material adjustments. Seaboard’s U.S. federal income tax years are closed through 2011. Seaboard’s 2013 U.S. income tax return is currently under Internal Revenue Service examination. There have not been any material changes in unrecognized income tax benefits since December 31, 2015. Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits were not material for the nine months ended October 1, 2016.

Note 5 – Derivatives and Fair Value of Financial Instruments

GAAP discusses valuation techniques, such as the market approach (prices and other relevant information generated by market conditions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities), the income approach (techniques to convert future amounts to single present amounts based on market expectations including present value techniques and option-pricing), and the cost approach (amount that would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset, which is often referred to as replacement cost). Seaboard utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into the following three broad levels:

Level 1: Observable inputs such as unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that Seaboard has the ability to access at the measurement date.

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions.

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The following table shows assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of October 1, 2016 and also the level within the fair value hierarchy used to measure each category of assets and liabilities. Seaboard determines if there are any transfers between levels at the end of a reporting period. There were no transfers between levels that occurred in the first nine months of 2016. The trading securities classified as other current assets below are assets held for Seaboard’s deferred compensation plans.

	Balance
	October 1,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Trading securities – short term investments:
Domestic equity securities	$	491	$	491	$	—	$	—
Domestic debt securities		403		403		—		—
Foreign equity securities		159		159		—		—
High yield debt securities		105		—		105		—
Collateralized loan obligations		14		—		14		—
Money market funds held in trading accounts		8		8		—		—
Trading securities – other current assets:
Domestic equity securities		30		30		—		—
Foreign equity securities		4		4		—		—
Fixed income mutual funds		3		3		—		—
Other		4		3		1		—
Derivatives:
Commodities (1)		9		9		—		—
Foreign currencies		1		—		1		—
Total Assets	$	1,231	$	1,110	$	121	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivatives:
Commodities (1)	$	12	$	12	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swaps		6		—		6		—
Foreign currencies		7		—		7		—
Total Liabilities	$	25	$	12	$	13	$	—

⁽¹⁾ Seaboard’s commodity derivative assets and liabilities are presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets on a net basis, including netting the derivatives with the related margin accounts. As of October 1, 2016, the commodity derivatives had a margin account balance of $17 million resulting in a net other current asset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet of $14 million.

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The following table shows assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2015 and also the level within the fair value hierarchy used to measure each category of assets and liabilities.

	Balance
	December 31,
(Millions of dollars)	2015		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities – short-term investments:
Money market funds	$	81	$	81	$	—	$	—
Trading securities – short term investments:
Domestic equity securities		466		466		—		—
Domestic debt securities		450		450		—		—
Foreign equity securities		120		120		—		—
High yield debt securities		104		—		104		—
Money market funds held in trading accounts		22		22		—		—
Collateralized loan obligation		10		—		10		—
Other trading securities		1		—		1		—
Trading securities – other current assets:
Domestic equity securities		31		31		—		—
Foreign equity securities		5		5		—		—
Fixed income mutual funds		4		4		—		—
Other		3		2		1		—
Derivatives:
Commodities (1)		4		4		—		—
Foreign currencies		8		—		8		—
Total Assets	$	1,309	$	1,185	$	124	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivatives:
Commodities (1)	$	18	$	18	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swaps		6		—		6		—
Total Liabilities	$	24	$	18	$	6	$	—

⁽¹⁾ Seaboard’s commodity derivative assets and liabilities are presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets on a net basis, including netting the derivatives with the related margin accounts. As of December 31, 2015, the commodity derivatives had a margin account balance of $29 million resulting in a net other current asset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet of $15 million.

Financial instruments consisting of cash and cash equivalents, net receivables, notes payable, and accounts payable are carried at cost, which approximates fair value as a result of the short-term nature of the instruments. The amortized cost and estimated fair values of short-term investments at October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are presented in Note 2 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The fair value of long-term debt is estimated by comparing interest rates for debt with similar terms and maturities. As Seaboard’s long-term debt is variable-rate, its carrying amount approximates fair value. If Seaboard’s long-term debt was measured at fair value on its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, it would have been classified as level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

While management believes its derivatives are primarily economic hedges of its firm purchase and sales contracts or anticipated sales contracts, Seaboard does not perform the extensive record-keeping required to account for these types of transactions as hedges for accounting purposes. As the derivatives discussed below are not accounted for as hedges, fluctuations in the related commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates could have a material impact on earnings in any given period. Seaboard also enters into speculative derivative transactions not directly related to its raw material requirements. The nature of Seaboard’s market risk exposure has not changed materially since December 31, 2015.

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Commodity Instruments

Seaboard uses various derivative futures and options to manage its risk of price fluctuations for raw materials and other inventories, finished product sales and firm sales commitments. At October 1, 2016, Seaboard had open net derivative contracts to purchase 20 million bushels of grain, 14 million pounds of hogs and 12 million pounds of soybean oil. At December 31, 2015, Seaboard had open net derivative contracts to purchase 25 million pounds of hogs, 22 million bushels of grain and 3 million pounds of sugar and open net derivative contracts to sell 8 million pounds of soybean oil. Commodity derivatives are recorded at fair value with any changes in fair value being marked-to-market as a component of cost of sales in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Foreign Currency Exchange Agreements

Seaboard enters into foreign currency exchange agreements to manage the foreign currency exchange rate risk with respect to certain transactions denominated in foreign currencies. Foreign currency exchange agreements that are primarily related to an underlying commodity transaction are recorded at fair value with changes in value marked-to-market as a component of cost of sales in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Foreign currency exchange agreements that are not related to an underlying commodity transaction are recorded at fair value with changes in value marked-to-market as a component of foreign currency gains (losses), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. At October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, Seaboard had trading foreign currency exchange agreements to cover a portion of its firm sales and purchase commitments and related trade receivables and payables with net notional amounts of $60 million and $94 million, respectively, primarily related to the South African rand and Canadian dollar.

Interest Rate Exchange Agreements

During 2014 and 2015, Seaboard entered into four, approximately eight-year interest rate exchange agreements with mandatory early termination dates, which coincided with the anticipated delivery dates in 2015 and 2016 of dry bulk vessels to be leased. These agreements involved the exchange of fixed-rate and variable-rate interest payments without the exchange of the underlying notional amounts to mitigate the potential effects of fluctuations in interest rates on the anticipated dry bulk vessel leases. As of December 31, 2015, two agreements remained, with an aggregate notional amount of $44 million. In the first quarter of 2016, these agreements were terminated and not renewed with the delivery of the final two bulk vessels. Payments to unwind these agreements totaled $2 million.

During 2010, Seaboard entered into three ten-year interest rate exchange agreements to mitigate the effects of fluctuations in interest rates on variable-rate debt. These agreements involve the exchange of fixed-rate and variable-rate interest payments over the life of the agreements without the exchange of the underlying notional amounts. Seaboard pays a fixed rate and receives a variable rate of interest on the notional amounts.

At October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, Seaboard had three and five interest rate exchange agreements outstanding, respectively, with a total notional value of $75 million and $119 million, respectively. None of Seaboard’s outstanding interest rate exchange agreements qualify as hedges for accounting purposes. Accordingly, the changes in fair value of these agreements are recorded in miscellaneous, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Counterparty Credit Risk

From time to time Seaboard is subject to counterparty credit risk related to its foreign currency exchange agreements and interest rate swaps should the counterparties fail to perform according to the terms of the contracts. As of October 1, 2016, Seaboard had a maximum amount of loss due to credit risk in the amount of $1 million with three counterparties related to foreign currency exchange agreements, and no counterparty credit risk related to the interest rate swaps. Seaboard does not hold any collateral related to these agreements.

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The following table provides the amount of gain or (loss) recognized in income for each type of derivative and where it was recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015.

		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)		2016		2015		2016		2015
Commodities	Cost of sales	$	(14)	$	(16)	$	17	$	(18)
Foreign currencies	Cost of sales		(12)		4		(25)		5
Foreign currencies	Foreign currency gains, net		—		—		—		2
Interest rate swaps	Miscellaneous, net		1		(5)		(3)		(6)

The following table provides the fair value of each type of derivative held as of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and where each derivative is included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

		Asset Derivatives					Liability Derivatives
		October 1,		December 31,			October 1,		December 31,
(Millions of dollars)		2016		2015			2016		2015
Commodities(1)	Other current assets	$	9	$	4	Other current liabilities	$	12	$	18
Foreign currencies	Other current assets		1		8	Other current liabilities		7		—
Interest rate swaps	Other current assets		—		—	Other current liabilities		6		6

⁽¹⁾ Seaboard’s commodity derivative assets and liabilities are presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets on a net basis, including netting the derivatives with the related margin accounts. As of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the commodity derivatives had a margin account balance of $17 million and $29 million, respectively, resulting in a net other current asset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets of $14 million and $15 million, respectively.

Note 6 – Employee Benefits

Seaboard maintains two defined benefit pension plans for its domestic salaried and clerical employees. During the third quarter of 2016, Seaboard completed future funding analyses for these plans, and in September 2016 made a deductible contribution of $39 million to one of the pension plans for the 2015 plan year. At this time, no furthercontributions are expected to be made to these plans in 2016. Seaboard also sponsors non-qualified, unfunded supplemental executive plans, and has certain individual, non-qualified, unfunded supplemental retirement agreements for certain retired employees. Management has no plans to provide funding for these supplemental plans in advance of when the benefits are paid.

The net periodic benefit cost for all of these plans was as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015		2016		2015
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	$	3	$	2	$	7	$	7
Interest cost		2		3		8		8
Expected return on plan assets		(2)		(2)		(6)		(6)
Amortization and other		1		1		3		3
Net periodic benefit cost	$	4	$	4	$	12	$	12

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Note 7 – Notes Payable, Long-term Debt, Commitments and Contingencies

Notes Payable

Of the $129 million of notes payable outstanding at October 1, 2016, $106 million are related to foreign subsidiaries, with $90 million denominated in South African rand, $11 million denominated in Argentine pesos and $5 million denominated in Zambian kwacha. The weighted average interest rate for outstanding notes payable was 10.21% and 11.74% at October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. As of October 1, 2016, Seaboard had uncommitted bank lines totaling $381 million, of which $331 million related to foreign subsidiaries. The notes payable under the credit lines are unsecured and do not require compensating balances.

On September 30, 2016, Seaboard entered into a $100 million committed bank line with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”) that matures on September 29, 2017. Interest is computed at LIBOR plus 0.50% and Seaboard incurs an unused commitment fee of 0.09% per annum. This bank line is secured by certain short-term investments. The line of credit is subject to standard representations and covenants. There was no outstanding balance as of October 1, 2016.

Seaboard’s borrowing capacity under its committed and uncommitted lines was reduced by $129 million drawn under the uncommitted lines and letters of credit totaling $4 million as of October 1, 2016.

Long-term Debt

The following is a summary of long-term debt:

		October 1,		December 31,
(Millions of dollars)		2016		2015
Term Loan due 2022	$	500	$	500
Foreign subsidiary obligations due 2018 through 2023		21		23
Total long-term debt at face value		521		523
Current maturities of long-term debt and unamortized discount		(18)		(5)
Long-term debt, less current maturities and unamortized discount	$	503	$	518

The interest rate on the Term Loan due 2022 was 2.14% and 1.90% at October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The weighted average interest rate on Seaboard’s foreign subsidiary obligations was 23.82% and 30.23% at October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. Seaboard was in compliance with all restrictive debt covenants relating to these agreements as of October 1, 2016.

Commitments

In 2015, Seaboard’s Pork segment and Triumph Foods, LLC (“Triumph”) entered into a new joint venture, Seaboard Triumph Foods, LLC (“STF LLC”), with equal ownership of 50%. This joint venture is constructing a new pork processing facility in Sioux City, Iowa, which is expected to be completed by mid-2017. Seaboard originally agreed to contribute up to $207 million in connection with the development and operation of the facility; however, in the first quarter of 2016, third-party financing was obtained by STF LLC, and the subscription agreement was amended to require $150 million in capital contributions. As of October 1, 2016, $15 million is expected to be contributed during the remainder of 2016, with $73 million due in 2017. As part of the operations, Seaboard agreed to provide a portion of the hogs to be processed at the facility.

Contingencies

On April 29, 2015, Seaboard received from the Department of Justice, Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section (“AFMLS”), a Grand Jury subpoena issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (the “DC District Court”) requesting records related to 37 specified foreign companies and five individuals. Seaboard has previously produced documents responsive to Grand Jury subpoenas dated September 18, 2014 and October 17, 2014. The subpoena issued September 18, 2014 requested records related to nine entities and one individual, and the subpoena issued October 17, 2014 requested records with respect to eight additional entities and one additional individual. Two additional subpoenas, each dated July 2, 2015, were received by Seaboard requesting records related to a certain customer. The companies and individuals as to which the requested records relate to are not affiliated with Seaboard. The AFMLS attorney conducting the investigation advised Seaboard during discussions in 2015 that it was not a target of the investigation. On June 6, 2016, a request was received for additional information relating to an affiliate of Seaboard as to which Seaboard is in the process of responding. Seaboard has retained outside counsel and is cooperating

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with the government’s investigation. It is impossible at this stage either to determine the probability of a favorable or unfavorable outcome or to estimate the amount of potential loss, if any, resulting from the government’s inquiry.

On September 19, 2012, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) executed three search warrants authorizing the seizure of certain records from Seaboard’s offices in Merriam, Kansas and at the Seaboard Foods LLC ("Seaboard Foods") employment office and the human resources department in Guymon, Oklahoma. The warrants generally called for the seizure of employment-related files, certain e-mails and other electronic records relating to Medicaid and Medicaid recipients, certain health care providers in the Guymon area, and Seaboard’s health plan and certain personnel issues. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Oklahoma (“USAO”), which has been leading the investigation, previously advised Seaboard that it intended to close its investigation and that no charges would be brought against Seaboard. However, discussions continue with the USAO, ICE and the Oklahoma Attorney General's office regarding the matter, including the possibility of a settlement. No proceedings have been filed or brought as of the date of this report. It is not possible at this time to determine whether a settlement will be reached or whether Seaboard will incur any material fines, penalties or liabilities in connection with this matter.

On February 16, 2016, Seaboard Foods received an information request from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) seeking information under the Clean Air Act with regard to various ammonia releases at Seaboard Foods’ pork processing plant in Guymon, Oklahoma. Seaboard has been cooperating with the EPA with regard to the investigation and has responded to the request. It is not possible at this time to determine whether Seaboard will incur any material fines, penalties or liabilities in connection with this matter.

Seaboard is subject to various administrative and judicial proceedings and other legal matters related to the normal conduct of its business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of these items is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Seaboard.

Contingent Obligations

Certain of the non-consolidated affiliates and third-party contractors who perform services for Seaboard have bank debt supporting their underlying operations. From time to time, Seaboard will provide guarantees of that debt in order to further Seaboard’s business objectives. Seaboard does not issue guarantees of third parties for compensation. As of October 1, 2016, guarantees outstanding to third parties were not material. Seaboard has not accrued a liability for any of the third-party or affiliate guarantees as management considers the likelihood of loss to be remote. See Notes Payable section above for discussion of letters of credit.

Note 8 – Stockholders’ Equity and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Seaboard has a share repurchase program in place that was approved by its Board of Directors and is in effect through October 31, 2017. As of October 1, 2016, the authorized amount of repurchase under the share repurchase program remained at $100 million. Seaboard did not repurchase any shares of common stock for the nine months ended October 1, 2016. Under this share repurchase program, Seaboard is authorized to repurchase its common stock from time to time in open market or privately negotiated purchases, which may be above or below the traded market price. During the period that the share repurchase program remains in effect, from time to time, Seaboard may enter into a 10b5-1 plan authorizing a third party to make such purchases on behalf of Seaboard. All stock repurchased will be made in compliance with applicable legal requirements and funded by cash on hand. The timing of the repurchases and the number of shares repurchased at any given time will depend upon market conditions, compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission regulations, and other factors. The Board of Directors’ stock repurchase authorization does not obligate Seaboard to acquire a specific amount of common stock, and the stock repurchase program may be suspended at any time at Seaboard’s discretion.

In December 2012, Seaboard declared and paid a dividend of $12.00 per share on common stock. The increased amount of the dividend (which has historically been $0.75 per share on a quarterly basis or $3.00 per share on an annual basis) represented a prepayment of the annual 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 dividends ($3.00 per share per year). Seaboard is currently evaluating whether to declare a dividend for 2017, although no assurance can be given as to whether or when any dividend would be declared and paid, or as to the amount of any dividend.

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The changes in the components of other comprehensive income (loss), net of related taxes, are as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015		2016		2015
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	(7)	$	(7)	$	(23)	$	(22)
Unrealized gain on investments		1		—		1		1
Unrecognized pension cost (1)		—		1		2		3
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	$	(6)	$	(6)	$	(20)	$	(18)

⁽¹⁾ This primarily represents the amortization of actuarial losses that were included in net periodic pension cost and was recorded in operating income. See Note 6 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of related taxes, are as follows:

	October 1,		December 31,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	$	(251)	$	(228)
Unrealized gain on investments		2		1
Unrecognized pension cost		(49)		(51)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(298)	$	(278)

The foreign currency translation adjustment primarily represents the effect of the Argentine peso currency exchange fluctuation on the net assets of the Sugar segment. During the nine months ended October 1, 2016, Seaboard recognized $22 million of other comprehensive loss, net of related taxes, related to the devaluation of the Argentine peso. At October 1, 2016, the Sugar segment had $96 million in net assets denominated in Argentine pesos and net assets denominated in U.S. dollars were less than $1 million. Management anticipates that the Argentine peso could continue to weaken against the U.S. dollar and that Seaboard could incur additional foreign currency translation adjustment losses in other comprehensive loss during the remainder of 2016.

At October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015, income taxes for the cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment was recorded using a 35% effective tax rate except for $87 million and $72 million, respectively, related to certain subsidiaries for which no tax benefit was recorded. At October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015, income taxes for all other components of accumulated other comprehensive loss were recorded using a 39% effective tax rate except for unrecognized pension cost of $18 million and $19 million, respectively, related to employees at certain subsidiaries for which no tax benefit was recorded.  

Note 9  – Segment Information

Seaboard has six reportable segments: Pork, Commodity Trading and Milling (“CT&M”), Marine, Sugar, Power and Turkey, each offering a specific product or service. Below are segment updates from year-end or that impact prior period financial statements.

On September 1, 2016, Seaboard’s Pork segment acquired certain assets of Texas Farm LLC for total cash consideration of $59 million. Texas Farm LLC was a hog growing operation with hog inventory, hog farms and a feed mill located in Texas. The additional hog production will allow Seaboard to expand and realign its hog production in other states to supply the Guymon, Oklahoma, pork processing plant and the Seaboard Triumph Foods processing plant located in Sioux City, Iowa, scheduled to begin operations in mid-2017.

The purchase was recorded at fair value in Seaboard’s Pork segment and the allocation of the preliminary purchase price was as follows. Goodwill is primarily attributable to workforce and the benefits of acquiring an existing operation rather than incurring the costs and time to begin a new hog operation.

(Millions of dollars)
Inventories	$	16
Property, plant and equipment		42
Goodwill		3
Accounts payable		(2)
Total consideration transferred	$	59

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Operating results have been included in Seaboard’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements from the date of acquisition. There was no material impact to Seaboard’s sales and net earnings as a result of the purchase. Acquisition costs were less than $1 million.

During the third quarter of 2016, Seaboard’s Pork segment acquired additional hog inventory and a sow farm for total cash consideration of $7 million. The purchase was recorded at fair value and $1 million and $6 million were allocated to inventories and property, plant and equipment, respectively. No material intangible assets were identified and acquisition costs were less than $1 million.

On February 7, 2016, Seaboard’s Pork segment acquired hog inventory, a feed mill, truck washes and certain hog farms in the Central U.S. from Christensen Farms & Feedlots, Inc. and Christensen Farms Midwest, LLC (“Christensen Farms”) for total cash consideration of $148 million. Seaboard had previously agreed to provide a portion of the hogs to be processed at the new pork processing facility being developed through STF LLC, as discussed in Note 7 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

The purchase was recorded at fair value in Seaboard’s Pork segment and the allocation of the purchase price was as follows:

(Millions of dollars)
Inventories	$	33
Property, plant and equipment		111
Intangible assets		1
Goodwill		3
Total consideration transferred	$	148

Intangible assets include customer relationships that have a weighted-average useful life of 1.6 years. Goodwill represents the farms’ established processes, workforce and close proximity to the Sioux City, Iowa, processing plant.

Operating results have been included in Seaboard’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements from the date of acquisition. Net sales of $39 million and $93 million and an immaterial amount of net income were recognized during the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016, respectively. Acquisition costs were less than $1 million.

With these purchases, Seaboard increased its sow herd to meet the majority of its supply commitment for single shift processing at the new Seaboard Triumph Foods plant. The following unaudited pro forma information presents the combined consolidated financial results for Seaboard as if all three acquisitions had been completed at the beginning of January 1, 2015.

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
		October 1,		October 3,	October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars except per share amounts)		2016		2015	2016		2015
Net sales	$	1,344	$	1,482	$	4,078	$	4,495
Net earnings	$	73	$	—	$	198	$	54
Earnings per common share	$	62.71	$	0.02	$	169.27	$	45.77

The CT&M segment has a 50% noncontrolling interest in a bakery located in the Democratic Republic of Congo (“DRC”). As a result of continuing equipment problems, other production challenges and unfavorable local market conditions causing operating losses and challenges in gaining market share, Seaboard recorded a write-down of $11 million in loss from affiliate in the fourth quarter of 2014, which represented the remaining equity investment in this business. There was no tax benefit from this transaction. As part of its original investment, Seaboard has an interest bearing long-term note receivable from this affiliate, which was restructured during the second quarter of 2016 to extend the maturity to June 2022 and change the bi-annual payments to monthly payments of varying amounts beginning in the fourth quarter of 2016. In addition to the debt restructuring, certain events occurred during the second quarter, including the bakery’s failure to meet cash flow forecasts due to significant equipment updates that did not accomplish the intended improvement in quality and consistency of the bread, that caused new bakery management to reevaluate the business plan and the production and profitability forecast.As a result, Seaboard reserved $11 million of this note in bad debt expense within selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income during the second quarter of 2016. There was no tax benefit from this transaction. As of October 1, 2016, the recorded balance of this note was $24 million, all classified as long-term. If the future long-term cash flows of this bakery do not improve, updated forecasted cash flow projections are not met, or scheduled payments are not made, more of the recorded value of the note receivable from affiliate could be deemed uncollectible in the future, which could result in a material charge to earnings. Including this business, as of October 1, 2016, Seaboard had a

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total of $50 million of investments in, advances to and notes receivable from all of its affiliates in the DRC, which represent the single largest foreign country risk exposure of Seaboard’s equity method investments. One of the other affiliates in the DRC, to which Seaboard sells wheat, is the only supplier of flour to this bakery.

The CT&M segment also has a 50% noncontrolling interest in a flour production business in Brazil. Since September 2013, Seaboard has contributed a total of $63 million in investments and advances, and provided a $13 million long-term loan to this business. Half of the interest on this long-term note receivable from affiliate is payable currently in cash and the other half accrues as pay-in-kind interest. This note receivable matures in September 2020, but can be repaid with Seaboard having the option to convert the note receivable to equity and the other equity holders having the option to match such conversion with a purchase of new shares to avoid dilution. Due to the extent of the losses, Seaboard has previously fully reserved all advances and long-term receivable, and as such, Seaboard’s investment in the business, advances and long-term note receivable are zero as of October 1, 2016. Included in the above, Seaboard’s advances totaled $14 million during the nine months ended October 1, 2016. Seaboard recorded income (loss) from affiliate of $2 million and $(10) million for the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016, respectively, and currency translation adjustment losses included in other comprehensive income (loss) of $2 million and $4 million, respectively, as this entity’s functional currency is the Brazilian real. Seaboard also has a gross trade receivable due from affiliate related to this business resulting from sales of grain and supplies of $22 million and $17 million as of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, which Seaboard recorded a reserve of $9 million during 2015 based on an analysis of collectability and working capital. On October 28, 2016, Seaboard reached an agreement with the other shareholder to revise the Shareholders Agreement to restructure the affiliate debt and equity of the business, which resulted in the dilution of the other shareholder’s ownership. No cash consideration was exchanged. As a result of the dilution, Seaboard owns 98% of the voting equity and obtained control of the business. During the fourth quarter of 2016, Seaboard will account for the transaction as a business combination achieved in stages by remeasuring its equity interest to fair value as of the acquisition date and will recognize any gain or loss in earnings. Seaboard will then include the financial results of the business in its consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The business had third-party debt of $13 million and $16 million as of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The purchase price allocation was not complete as of the date of the filing pending the valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

During the first quarter of 2016, the CT&M segment provided a $12 million loan to a Peruvian affiliate. The Peruvian affiliate repaid $6 million in the second quarter of 2016 and the remaining $6 million in the third quarter of 2016. Interest was payable monthly and the principal due on August 31, 2017, with no prepayment penalty.

During the first quarter of 2016, Seaboard invested $7 million of cash and converted its $8 million note receivable to equity for a 36% noncontrolling interest in a holding company that owns a controlling interest in two Haitian start-up projects consisting of a marine terminal operation and a free trade zone development, which includes a planned power plant. The investment is accounted for in the Marine segment using the equity method and reported on a three-month lag. Seaboard’s first proportionate share of income (loss) from affiliates was recognized in the second quarter of 2016.

During the second quarter of 2015, the Power segment invested an additional $10 million in a business operating a 300 megawatt electricity generating facility in the Dominican Republic and changed its method of accounting from a cost method investment to an equity method investment. This change in accounting required Seaboard to present its prior period financial results to reflect the equity method of accounting from the date of the initial investment. Seaboard's portion of the investee’s loss for the three months ended April 4, 2015 was not material.

The Turkey segment, accounted for using the equity method, represents Seaboard’s investment in Butterball, LLC (“Butterball”). As of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, Butterball had total assets of $1,143 million and $1,087 million, respectively. Butterball’s summarized income statement information is as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)		2016		2015		2016		2015
Net sales	$	450	$	511	$	1,226	$	1,299
Operating income	$	27	$	69	$	116	$	163
Net income	$	22	$	58	$	94	$	134

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In connection with its initial investment in Butterball in December 2010, Seaboard provided Butterball with a $100 million unsecured subordinated loan with a seven-year maturity and interest of 15% per annum, comprised of 5% payable in cash semi-annually, plus 10% pay-in-kind interest, compounded semi-annually, which accumulates and is paid at maturity. Also in connection with providing the subordinated loan, Seaboard received detachable warrants, which upon exercise for a nominal price, would enable Seaboard to acquire an additional 5% equity interest in Butterball. In January 2016, the interest on the subordinated loan was modified to 10% per annum, payable only in cash semi-annually and the warrants were also modified, whereby Seaboard can exercise these warrants at any time after December 31, 2018 or prior to December 31, 2025 after which time the warrants expire.

The following tables set forth specific financial information about each segment as reviewed by Seaboard’s management. Operating income for segment reporting is prepared on the same basis as that used for consolidated operating income. Operating income, along with income or losses from affiliates for the CT&M and Turkey segments, is used as the measure of evaluating segment performance because management does not consider interest, other investment income and income tax expense on a segment basis.

Sales to External Customers:	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015		2016		2015
Pork	$	371	$	347	$	1,058	$	999
Commodity Trading and Milling		673		756		2,089		2,355
Marine		225		230		684		709
Sugar		34		49		103		139
Power		23		25		59		78
All Other		4		4		13		11
Segment/Consolidated Totals	$	1,330	$	1,411	$	4,006	$	4,291

Operating Income (Loss):	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015		2016		2015
Pork	$	54	$	26	$	133	$	61
Commodity Trading and Milling		(13)		(5)		15		7
Marine		9		(2)		19		10
Sugar		(7)		3		(5)		8
Power		4		3		6		10
All Other		1		1		2		1
Segment Totals		48		26		170		97
Corporate		(6)		(3)		(16)		(14)
Consolidated Totals	$	42	$	23	$	154	$	83

Income (Loss) from Affiliates:	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015		2016		2015
Pork	$	3	$	2	$	10	$	8
Commodity Trading and Milling		5		(19)		(10)		(44)
Marine		—		1		1		2
Sugar		—		1		1		1
Power		2		1		3		2
Turkey		11		30		49		70
Segment/Consolidated Totals	$	21	$	16	$	54	$	39

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Total Assets:	October 1,		December 31,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015
Pork	$	1,118	$	858
Commodity Trading and Milling		1,005		988
Marine		316		296
Sugar		161		202
Power		188		271
Turkey		483		448
All Other		5		6
Segment Totals		3,276		3,069
Corporate		1,367		1,362
Consolidated Totals	$	4,643	$	4,431

Investments in and Advances to Affiliates:	October 1,		December 31,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015
Pork	$	166	$	115
Commodity Trading and Milling		208		218
Marine		35		19
Sugar		4		3
Power		28		34
Turkey		315		282
Segment/Consolidated Totals	$	756	$	671

Administrative services provided by the corporate office are allocated to the individual segments and represent corporate services rendered to and costs incurred for each specific segment, with no allocation to individual segments for general corporate management oversight costs. Corporate assets include short-term investments, other current assets related to deferred compensation plans, fixed assets, deferred tax amounts and other miscellaneous items. Corporate operating losses represent certain operating costs not specifically allocated to individual segments and include costs related to Seaboard’s deferred compensation plans, which are offset by the effect of the mark-to-market adjustments on these investments recorded in other investment income (loss), net.

Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Summary of Sources and Uses of Cash

Cash and short-term investments as of October 1, 2016 decreased $11 million to $1,293 million from December 31, 2015. The decrease was primarily the result of cash and short-term investments used of $214 million for the acquisitions of hog inventory and related assets as further discussed in Note 9 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and cash used for capital expenditures of $128 million, partially offset by net cash from operating activities of $299 million. Cash from operating activities decreased $67 million for the nine months ended October 1, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015, primarily as a result of changes in working capital, partially offset by higher net earnings.

Capital Expenditures, Acquisitions and Other Investing Activities

During the nine months ended October 1, 2016, Seaboard Corporation and its subsidiaries (“Seaboard”) invested $128 million in property, plant and equipment, of which $49 million was in the Pork segment, $34 million in the Commodity Trading and Milling segment, $16 million in the Marine segment and $28 million in the Sugar segment. The Pork segment expenditures were primarily for improvements to existing facilities and related equipment, additional hog finishing barns and the purchase and improvement of another biodiesel plant. In June 2016, the Pork segment purchased a biodiesel plant in St. Joseph, Missouri, for $6 million that became operational in the third quarter. Of the Commodity Trading and Milling segment expenditures, $29 million was for the construction of two dry bulk vessels, of which both were delivered and then sold and leased back by Seaboard, at book value of $44 million each during the first quarter of 2016. The Marine segment expenditures were primarily for purchases of cargo carrying and handling equipment. The Sugar segment expenditures were primarily for a milling capacity increase and fermentation and distillery equipment upgrades. All other capital expenditures were primarily of a normal recurring nature and primarily included replacements of machinery and equipment, and general facility modernizations and upgrades.

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For the remainder of 2016, management has budgeted capital expenditures totaling $58 million. The Pork segment plans to spend $23 million primarily for improvements to its existing facilities and related equipment and additional hog finishing barns. The Commodity Trading and Milling segment plans to spend $12 million primarily for milling assets in Zambia and other improvements to existing facilities and related equipment. The Marine segment has budgeted $13 million primarily for additional cargo carrying and handling equipment. The Sugar segment plans to spend $9 million primarily for increasing distillery and milling capacity. The balance of $1 million is planned to be spent in all other businesses primarily for normal upgrades to existing operations. Management anticipates paying for these capital expenditures from a combination of available cash, the use of available short-term investments and Seaboard’s available borrowing capacity.

During the nine months ended October 1, 2016, Seaboard contributed $36 million to its 50% joint venture, Seaboard Triumph Foods, LLC (“STF LLC”), constructing a pork processing facility in Sioux City, Iowa. As the joint venture obtained third-party financing in March 2016, the original subscription agreement was amended to modify the total contribution amount and timing of payments. See the Contractual Obligations section below for more information. In addition to capital contributions, Seaboard also agreed to provide a portion of the hogs to be processed at the facility. During 2016, Seaboard has acquired hog inventory and related assets through acquisitions of existing farm operations for a total investment of $214 million. These assets increased Seaboard’s hog production capacity to meet the majority of such hog supply commitment for single shift processing at the new plant. Seaboard anticipates buying additional hog inventory and related assets during 2016 and 2017 to further increase its hog supply capacity. See Note 9 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the significant acquisitions.

During the first quarter of 2016, Seaboard invested $7 million of cash and converted its $8 million note receivable to equity for a 36% noncontrolling interest in a holding company that owns a controlling interest in two Haitian start-up projects consisting of a marine terminal operation and a free trade zone development, which includes a planned power plant. The investment is accounted for in the Marine segment using the equity method and reported on a three-month lag. Seaboard’s first proportionate share of income (loss) from affiliates was recognized in the second quarter of 2016.

Financing Activities and Debt

As of October 1, 2016, Seaboard had short-term uncommitted lines of credit totaling $381 million and committed lines of credit totaling $100 million. Borrowings under the uncommitted lines of credit totaled $129 million, with $106 million related to foreign subsidiaries. Seaboard’s borrowing capacity under its uncommitted lines was further reduced by letters of credit totaling $4 million.

On September 30, 2016, Seaboard entered into a $100 million committed bank line with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”) that matures on September 29, 2017. Interest is computed at LIBOR plus 0.50% and Seaboard incurs an unused commitment fee of 0.09% per annum. This bank line is secured by certain short-term investments. The line of credit is subject to standard representations and covenants. There was no outstanding balance as of October 1, 2016.

On December 4, 2015, Seaboard’s subsidiary, Seaboard Foods LLC, obtained a $500 million unsecured term loan with a maturity date of December 4, 2022. Also in 2015, Seaboard’s Argentine subsidiary obtained long-term debt financing of $23 million, comprised of six loans denominated in Argentine pesos. All of the debt is guaranteed by Seaboard, except for $3 million secured by property, plant and equipment. See Note 7 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for current debt balances and for a summary of Seaboard’s contingent obligations, including guarantees issued to support certain activities of non-consolidated affiliates or third parties who provide services for Seaboard.

As of October 1, 2016, Seaboard had cash and short-term investments of $1,293 million and additional total net working capital of $541 million. Accordingly, management believes Seaboard’s combination of internally generated cash, liquidity, capital resources and borrowing capabilities will be adequate for its existing operations and any currently known potential plans for expansion of existing operations or business segments for 2016. Management intends to continue seeking opportunities for expansion in the industries in which Seaboard operates, utilizing existing liquidity, available borrowing capacity and other financing alternatives.

As of October 1, 2016, $351 million of the $1,293 million of cash and short-term investments were held by Seaboard’s foreign subsidiaries, and Seaboard could be required to accrue and pay taxes to repatriate these funds if needed for Seaboard’s operations in the United States (“U.S.”). However, Seaboard’s intent is to permanently reinvest these funds outside the U.S., and current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate them to fund Seaboard’s U.S. operations.

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Contractual Obligations

In the first quarter of 2016, STF LLC obtained third-party financing, and as a result the original subscription agreement was amended to modify Seaboard’s total contribution amount and timing of payments. Seaboard’s total contribution was reduced from $207 million to $150 million, with $15 million due during the remainder of 2016 and $73 million due in 2017. Construction of the pork processing facility is expected to be completed by mid-2017.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net sales for the three and nine month periods of 2016 decreased $81 million and $285 million, respectively, over the same periods in 2015. The decreases were primarily the result of lower sales prices and the mix of products sold in the Commodity Trading and Milling segment, lower cargo rates in the Marine segment, lower prices of sugar and alcohol sold in the Sugar segment, and lower spot market rates in the Power segment, partially offset by higher sales of market hogs in the Pork segment.

Operating income increased $19 million and $71 million for the three and nine month periods of 2016, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2015. The increases primarily reflected lower feed costs in the Pork segment and lower voyage costs in the Marine segment. The increases were partially offset by the impact of a labor strike in the Sugar segment and lower spot market rates in the Power segment.

Pork Segment

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015		2016		2015
Net sales	$	371	$	347	$	1,058	$	999
Operating income	$	54	$	26	$	133	$	61
Income from affiliates	$	3	$	2	$	10	$	8

Net sales for the Pork segment increased $24 million and $59 million for the three and nine month periods of 2016, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2015. The increases were primarily the result of higher sales of market hogs related to the February 2016 acquisition as discussed in Note 9 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, higher biodiesel sales, and higher prices for pork products sold for the nine month period. The increases were partially offset by lower volume of pork products sold.

Operating income for the Pork segment increased $28 million and $72 million for the three and nine month periods of 2016, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2015. The increases were primarily the result of lower feed costs for hogs internally grown, lower costs for third-party hogs purchased and improved overall margins from biodiesel operations. Management is unable to predict future market prices for pork products, the cost of feed or cost of third-party hogs. However, management anticipates positive operating income for this segment for the remainder of 2016.

Commodity Trading and Milling Segment

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015		2016		2015
Net sales	$	673	$	756	$	2,089	$	2,355
Operating income (loss) as reported	$	(13)	$	(5)	$	15	$	7
Mark-to-market losses (gains)		23		3		10		(3)
Operating income (loss) excluding mark-to-market adjustments	$	10	$	(2)	$	25	$	4
Income (loss) from affiliates	$	5	$	(19)	$	(10)	$	(44)

Net sales for the Commodity Trading and Milling segment decreased $83 million and $266 million for the three and nine month periods of 2016, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2015. The decreases primarily reflected lower sales prices, resulting from lower commodity prices and the mix of products sold, partially offset by higher volumes in corn and soybeans.

Operating income for this segment decreased $8 million for the three month period of 2016 and increased $8 million for the nine month period of 2016, compared to the same periods in 2015. The decrease for the three month period was primarily the result of fluctuations of $20 million of mark-to-market derivative contracts as discussed below, partially offset by higher margins on commodity trades to third parties and affiliates and lower affiliate bad debt expense. The

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increase for the nine month period primarily reflected higher margins on commodity trades to third parties and affiliates, partially offset by fluctuations of $13 million of mark-to-market derivative contracts as discussed below and higher affiliate bad debt expense. Excluding the effects of mark-to-market adjustments for derivative contracts, operating income increased $12 million and $21 million for the three and nine month periods of 2016, respectively, compared to the same periods for 2015.

Due to worldwide commodity price fluctuations, the uncertain political and economic conditions in the countries in which this segment operates, and the current volatility in the commodity markets, management is unable to predict future sales and operating results for this segment. However, management anticipates positive operating income for this segment for the remainder of 2016, excluding the effects of marking to market derivative contracts.

Had Seaboard not applied mark-to-market accounting to its derivative instruments, operating income for this segment would have been higher by $23 million and $10 million for the three and nine month periods of 2016, respectively, and would have been higher by $3 million for the three month period of 2015 and lower by $3 million for the nine month period of 2015. While management believes its commodity futures, options and foreign exchange contracts are primarily economic hedges of its firm purchase and sales contracts or anticipated sales contracts, Seaboard does not perform the extensive record-keeping required to account for these transactions as hedges for accounting purposes. Accordingly, while the changes in value of the derivative instruments were marked-to-market, the changes in value of the firm purchase or sales contracts were not. As products are delivered to customers, these existing mark-to-market adjustments should be primarily offset by realized margins or losses as revenue is recognized over time and, these mark-to-market adjustments could reverse in fiscal 2016. Management believes eliminating these mark-to-market adjustments provides a more reasonable presentation to compare and evaluate period-to-period financial results for this segment.

Loss from affiliates for the three and nine month periods of 2016 decreased by $24 million and $34 million, respectively, from the same periods in 2015. The decreases primarily reflected lower operating and currency losses recorded against the investment and reserves for notes receivable and advances from an affiliate in Brazil. Seaboard’s loss from this Brazilian affiliate totaled $17 million and $49 million for the three and nine month periods ending October 3, 2015, respectively, compared to $2 million of income and $10 million of loss for the three and nine month periods ending October 1, 2016, respectively. See Note 9 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on this affiliate. Based on the uncertainty of local political and economic environments in the countries in which the Commodity Trading and Milling segment’s affiliates operate, management cannot predict future results.

Marine Segment

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015		2016		2015
Net sales	$	225	$	230	$	684	$	709
Operating income (loss)	$	9	$	(2)	$	19	$	10
Income from affiliates	$	—	$	1	$	1	$	2

Net sales for the Marine segment decreased $5 million and $25 million for the three and nine month periods of 2016, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2015. The decreases were primarily the result of lower cargo rates in certain markets during 2016 compared to 2015,  partially offset by higher volumes.

Operating income increased $11 million and $9 million for the three and nine month periods of 2016, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2015. The increases were primarily the result of lower voyage costs, principally fuel costs on a per unit shipped basis, partially offset by lower cargo rates. Management cannot predict changes in future cargo volumes, cargo rates and fuel costs, or to what extent changes in economic conditions in markets served will affect net sales or operating income during the remainder of 2016. However, management anticipates this segment will have positive operating income for the remainder of 2016.

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Sugar Segment

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015		2016		2015
Net sales	$	34	$	49	$	103	$	139
Operating income (loss)	$	(7)	$	3	$	(5)	$	8
Income from affiliates	$	—	$	1	$	1	$	1

Net sales for the Sugar segment decreased $15 million and $36 million for the three and nine month periods of 2016, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2015. The decreases primarily reflected lower selling prices for sugar and alcohol and lower volumes of sugar sold. During the third quarter of 2016, a labor strike occurred that negatively impacted volumes and resulted in a $6 million inventory charge to cost of sales for fixed manufacturing costs associated with the revised production forecast. Sugar and alcohol sales are denominated in Argentine pesos, and an increase in local sale prices in terms of U.S. dollars was principally offset by exchange rate changes as the Argentine peso continued to be weaker against the U.S. dollar as compared to the same period last year. Management cannot predict local sugar and alcohol prices for the remainder of 2016, but management anticipates that the Argentine peso will continue to be weaker against the U.S. dollar.

Operating income decreased $10 million and $13 million for the three and nine month periods of 2016, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2015. The decreases for the three and nine month periods primarily reflected lower income from sugar sales as a result of lower sales prices, volumes and the $6 million inventory charge. The decreases were partially offset by reduced selling, general and administrative expenses from decreased personnel-related costs. Based on market conditions, management currently cannot predict if this segment will be profitable for the remainder of 2016.

Power Segment

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015		2016		2015
Net sales	$	23	$	25	$	59	$	78
Operating income	$	4	$	3	$	6	$	10
Income from affiliates	$	2	$	1	$	3	$	2

Net sales for the Power segment decreased $2 million and $19 million for the three and nine month periods of 2016, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2015. The decreases primarily reflect lower spot market rates, which were attributable primarily to lower fuel costs, a component of pricing.

Operating income increased $1 million and decreased $4 million for the three and nine month periods of 2016, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2015. The increase for the three month period primarily reflected lower fuel costs per kilowatt hour generated and other lower production costs. The decrease for the nine month period primarily reflected lower spot market rates, partially offset by lower fuel costs per kilowatt hour generated and other lower production costs. Management cannot predict future fuel costs or the extent that spot market rates will fluctuate compared to fuel costs. However, management anticipates positive operating income for this segment for the remainder of 2016.

Turkey Segment

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015		2016		2015
Income from affiliates	$	11	$	30	$	49	$	70

The Turkey segment, accounted for using the equity method, represents Seaboard’s investment in Butterball, LLC. The decreases in income from affiliates for the three and nine month periods of 2016 compared to the same periods in 2015 were primarily the result of lower volume and prices for turkey products sold. Management is unable to predict future

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market prices for turkey products or the cost of feed. However, management anticipates positive income for this segment for the remainder of 2016.

Interest Expense

Interest expense increased $3 million and $11 million for the three and nine month periods of 2016, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2015. The increases were primarily related to long-term debt issued in December 2015 and higher interest rates on larger notes payable balances at Seaboard’s foreign subsidiaries. See Note 7 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on debt.

Other Investment Income (Loss), Net

The fluctuations in other investment income (loss), net for the three and nine month periods of 2016 compared to the same periods in 2015 primarily reflects higher income on short-term investments related to mark-to-market fluctuations and dividends, partially offset by higher losses associated with investments in refined coal processing plants. A portion of Seaboard’s investment losses in the refined coal processing plants are offset by tax credits in income tax expense.

Foreign Currency Gains, Net

Foreign currency gains, net increased $1 million and $8 million for the three and nine month periods of 2016, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2015. The increases primarily reflect gains in the South African rand, among other currency exchange rate changes in several foreign countries. The political and economic conditions of the countries in which Seaboard operates and does business, along with fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar, cause volatility in currency exchange rates, which exposes Seaboard to fluctuating foreign currency gains and losses that cannot be predicted by Seaboard. Although Seaboard does not utilize hedge accounting, Seaboard does utilize foreign currency exchange contracts to manage its risks and exposure to foreign currency fluctuations primarily related to the South African rand. Management believes gains and losses on commodity transactions, including the mark-to-market effects, of such foreign currency exchange contracts relate to the underlying commodity transactions and classifies such gains and losses in cost of sales. All other gains and losses on foreign currency exchange agreements are included in foreign currency gains, net.

Income Tax Expense

On December 18, 2015, the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (the “2015 Tax Act”) was signed into law. The 2015 Tax Act reinstated and made permanent certain expired corporate income tax provisions that impact current and deferred taxes for financial reporting purposes. Certain reinstated provisions were extended for 2015 and 2016, while certain other provisions were extended beyond 2016.

The effective tax rate for the three and nine month periods of 2016 was lower than that for the three and nine month periods of 2015 primarily due to the 2015 Tax Act’s extension of certain tax provisions that had expired during the three and nine month periods of 2015 and additional tax credits earned.

Other Financial Information

See Note 1 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of recently issued accounting standards.

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Seaboard is exposed to various types of market risks in its day-to-day operations. Seaboard utilizes derivative instruments to mitigate some of these risks, including both purchases and sales of futures and options to hedge inventories, forward purchases and sale contracts. Primary market risk exposures result from changing commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. Seaboard also enters into speculative derivative transactions not directly related to its raw material requirements. The nature of Seaboard’s market risk exposure related to these items has not changed materially since December 31, 2015. See Note 5 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures — Seaboard’s management evaluated, under the direction of our Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officers, the effectiveness of Seaboard’s disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) as of October 1, 2016. Based upon and as of the date of that evaluation, Seaboard’s Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officers concluded that Seaboard’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports it files and submits under the Securities

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Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required. It should be noted that any system of disclosure controls and procedures, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the system are met. In addition, the design of any system of disclosure controls and procedures is based in part upon assumptions about the likelihood of future events. Due to these and other inherent limitations of any such system, there can be no assurance that any design will always succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.

Change in Internal Controls — There has been no change in Seaboard’s internal control over financial reporting required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f) that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended October 1, 2016 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, Seaboard’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

For information related to Seaboard’s legal proceedings, see Note 7 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

There have been no material changes in the risk factors as previously disclosed in Seaboard’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

As of the date of this report, Seaboard may repurchase up to $100 million market value of its common stock from time to time in open market or privately negotiated purchases under its share repurchase program. See Note 8 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion. There were no purchases made pursuant to Seaboard’s share repurchase program during the third quarter of 2016.

Item 6.	Exhibits
Exhibit No.	Description
31.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

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Forward-looking Statements

This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of Seaboard Corporation and its subsidiaries (“Seaboard”). Forward-looking statements generally may be identified as statements that are not historical in nature and statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” or similar expressions. In more specific terms, forward-looking statements, include without limitation: statements concerning projection of revenues, income or loss, capital expenditures, capital structure or other financial items, including the impact of mark-to-market accounting on operating income; statements regarding the plans and objectives of management for future operations; statements of future economic performance; statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Seaboard and its management with respect to: (i) Seaboard’s ability to obtain adequate financing and liquidity; (ii) the price of feed stocks and other materials used by Seaboard; (iii) the sales price or market conditions for pork, grains, sugar, turkey and other products and services; (iv) the recorded tax effects under certain circumstances and changes in tax laws; (v) the volume of business and working capital requirements associated with the competitive trading environment for the Commodity Trading and Milling segment; (vi) the charter hire rates and fuel prices for vessels; (vii) the fuel costs and related spot market prices in the Dominican Republic; (viii) the effect of the fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates; (ix) the profitability or sales volume of any of Seaboard’s segments; (x) the anticipated costs and completion timetables for Seaboard’s scheduled capital improvements, acquisitions and dispositions; (xi) the productive capacity of facilities that are planned or under construction, and the timing of the commencement of operations at such facilities; (xii) the increase in Seaboard's hog and other production capacity attributable to acquisitions; (xiii) the amount of Seaboard's funding commitment for refined coal processing plants; or (xiv) other trends affecting Seaboard’s financial condition or results of operations, and statements of the assumptions underlying or relating to any of the foregoing statements.

This list of forward-looking statements is not exclusive. Seaboard undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors. The information contained in this report, including without limitation the information under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” identifies important factors that could cause such differences.

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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.

SEABOARD CORPORATION
by:	/s/ Robert L. Steer
	Robert L. Steer, Executive Vice President,
	Chief Financial Officer
	(principal financial officer)
Date: November 2, 2016
by:	/s/ Michael D. Trollinger
	Michael D. Trollinger, Vice President, Corporate Controller
	and Chief Accounting Officer
	(principal accounting officer)
Date: November 2, 2016

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Steven J. Bresky, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of Seaboard Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this 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 report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this 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 report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, 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 report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 2, 2016	/s/ Steven J. Bresky
	Steven J. Bresky, Chairman of the Board,
	President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Robert L. Steer, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of Seaboard Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this 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 report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this 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 report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, 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 report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 2, 2016	/s/ Robert L. Steer
	Robert L. Steer, Executive Vice President,
	Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the filing of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 1, 2016 (the Report) by Seaboard Corporation (the Company), the undersigned, as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, hereby certifies pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:

· The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

· The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: November 2, 2016	/s/ Steven J. Bresky
	Steven J. Bresky, Chairman of the Board,
	President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the filing of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 1, 2016 (the Report) by Seaboard Corporation (the Company), the undersigned, as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, hereby certifies pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:

· The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

· The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: November 2, 2016	/s/ Robert L. Steer
	Robert L. Steer, Executive Vice President,
	Chief Financial Officer

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Total cost of sales and operating expenses	1,222	1,321	3,647	4,008
Gross income	108	90	359	283
Selling, general and administrative expenses	66	67	205	200
Operating income	42	23	154	83
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(7)	(4)	(23)	(12)
Interest income	7	2	11	8
Interest income from affiliates	6	7	18	21
Income from affiliates	21	16	54	39
Other investment income (loss), net	29	(26)	42	(22)
Foreign currency gains, net	1		10	2
Miscellaneous, net	1	(5)	(1)	(7)
Total other income (loss), net	58	(10)	111	29
Earnings before income taxes	100	13	265	112
Income tax expense	(25)	(10)	(55)	(44)
Net earnings	75	3	210	68
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests			(1)
Net earnings attributable to Seaboard	$ 75	$ 3	$ 209	$ 68
Earnings per common share	$ 64.42	$ 2.59	$ 178.67	$ 57.73
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax benefit of $1, $1, $9 and $2
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$ (7)	$ (7)	$ (23)	$ (22)
Unrealized gain on investments	1		1	1
Unrecognized pension cost		1	2	3
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(6)	(6)	(20)	(18)
Comprehensive income (loss)	69	(3)	190	50
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests			(1)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Seaboard	$ 69	$ (3)	$ 189	$ 50
Average number of shares outstanding (in shares)	1,170,550	1,170,550	1,170,550	1,170,550

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Other comprehensive income (loss), income tax benefit (expense)	$ 1	$ 1	$ 9	$ 2
Products
Sales to affiliates	261	241	697	665
Services
Sales to affiliates	$ 0	$ 0	$ 1	$ 0

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 113	$ 50
Short-term investments	1,180	1,254
Receivables, net	451	510
Inventories	779	739
Other current assets	104	111
Total current assets	2,627	2,664
Net property, plant and equipment	978	831
Investments in and advances to affiliates	756	671
Notes receivable from affiliates, net	192	200
Other non-current assets	90	65
Total assets	4,643	4,431
Current liabilities:
Notes payable to banks	129	141
Current maturities of long-term debt	17	4
Accounts payable	213	239
Deferred revenue	106	93
Other current liabilities	328	289
Total current liabilities	793	766
Long-term debt, less current maturities	503	518
Deferred income taxes	66	41
Other liabilities and deferred credits	203	224
Total non-current liabilities	772	783
Commitments and contingent liabilities
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock of $1 par value. Authorized 1,250,000 shares; issued and outstanding 1,170,550 shares	1	1
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(298)	(278)
Retained earnings	3,363	3,153
Total Seaboard stockholders' equity	3,066	2,876
Noncontrolling interests	12	6
Total equity	3,078	2,882
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 4,643	$ 4,431

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Oct. 01, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, Authorized shares	1,250,000	1,250,000
Common stock, issued shares	1,170,550	1,170,550
Common stock, outstanding shares	1,170,550	1,170,550

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 210	$ 68
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	74	69
Deferred income taxes	34	(33)
Pay-in-kind interest and accretion on notes receivable from affiliates	(2)	(13)
Income from affiliates	(54)	(39)
Dividends received from affiliates	31	36
Other investment loss (income), net	(42)	22
Other, net	15	2
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition:
Receivables, net of allowance	42	177
Inventories	(14)	30
Other current assets	7	(9)
Current liabilities, exclusive of debt	26	40
Other, net	(28)	16
Net cash from operating activities	299	366
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of short-term investments	(353)	(675)
Proceeds from the sale of short-term investments	461	434
Proceeds from the maturity of short-term investments	19	24
Capital expenditures	(128)	(96)
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets	46	24
Acquisition of business	(214)
Investments in and advances to affiliates, net	(55)	(78)
Long-term notes receivable issued to affiliates	(12)
Principal payments received on long-term notes receivable from affiliates	12
Purchase of long-term investments	(19)	(26)
Other, net	8	7
Net cash from investing activities	(235)	(386)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Notes payable to banks, net	(2)	33
Proceeds from long-term debt	2
Principal payments of long-term debt	(1)
Net cash from financing activities	(1)	33
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	63	13
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	50	36
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 113	$ 49

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Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation

9 Months Ended

Oct. 01, 2016

Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation

Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation

Note 1 – Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Seaboard Corporation and its domestic and foreign subsidiaries (“Seaboard”). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Seaboard’s investments in non-consolidated affiliates are accounted for by the equity method. The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements of Seaboard for the year ended December 31, 2015 as filed in its annual report on Form 10-K. Seaboard’s first three quarterly periods include approximately 13 weekly periods ending on the Saturday closest to the end of March, June and September. Seaboard’s year-end is December 31.

The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for a full year. As Seaboard conducts its commodity trading business with third parties, consolidated subsidiaries and non-consolidated affiliates on an interrelated basis, gross margin on non-consolidated affiliates cannot be clearly distinguished without making numerous assumptions primarily with respect to mark-to-market accounting for commodity derivatives.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with United States (“U.S.”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include those related to allowance for doubtful accounts, valuation of inventories, impairment of long-lived assets, potential write-down related to investments in and advances to affiliates and notes receivable from affiliates, income taxes and accrued pension liability. Actual results could differ from those estimates. 

Supplemental Non-Cash Transactions

Seaboard had notes receivable from affiliates that accrued pay-in-kind interest income, primarily from one affiliate. On January 4, 2016, the interest on this note receivable was modified to eliminate future pay-in-kind interest as discussed in Note 9 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Seaboard recognized less than $1 million of non-cash accretion of discount and $2 million of non-cash, pay-in-kind interest income and accretion of discount for the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016, respectively, and $4 million and $13 million for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2015, respectively, related to notes receivable from affiliates.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued guidance to develop a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model for all contracts with customers. This guidance requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. This guidance will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in GAAP when it becomes effective. Seaboard is currently evaluating the impact this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. Seaboard will be required to adopt this guidance on January 1, 2018, and it is currently anticipated that Seaboard will apply this guidance using the cumulative effect transition method.

In July 2015, the FASB issued guidance to simplify the subsequent measurement of inventory, excluding inventory measured using last-in, first-out or the retail inventory method. Under the new standard, inventory should be at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. Seaboard believes the adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact on Seaboard’s financial position or net earnings. 

In January 2016, the FASB issued guidance that requires entities to measure equity investments, other than those accounted for using the equity method of accounting, at fair value and recognize any changes in fair value in net income if a readily determinable fair value exists. For equity investments without readily determinable fair values, the cost method of accounting is eliminated. An entity may elect to record these equity investments at cost, less impairment, and plus or minus subsequent adjustments for observable price changes. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Seaboard believes the adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact on Seaboard’s financial position or net earnings.

In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance that a lessee should recognize in the balance sheet a liability to make lease payments and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. The recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee have not significantly changed from the previous guidance. For operating leases, a lessee is required to: (1) recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in the balance sheet, (2) recognize a single lease cost, calculated so that the cost of the lease is allocated over the lease term on a generally straight-line basis and (3) classify all cash payments within operating activities in the statement of cash flows. It is effective for public entities for fiscal years and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. In transition, lessees are required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach, which includes a number of optional practical expedients that entities may elect to apply. Seaboard is currently assessing the potential impact of this new standard.

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Investments

9 Months Ended

Oct. 01, 2016

Investments

Investments

Note 2 – Investments

The following is a summary of the amortized cost and estimated fair value of short-term investments for both available-for-sale and trading securities at October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

	October 1, 2016				December 31, 2015
	Amortized		Fair		Amortized		Fair
(Millions of dollars)	Cost		Value		Cost		Value
Money market funds	$	—	$	—	$	81	$	81
Total available-for-sale short-term investments		—		—		81		81
Domestic equity securities		466		491		475		466
Domestic debt securities		400		403		452		450
Foreign equity securities		158		159		120		120
High yield debt securities		104		105		108		104
Collateralized loan obligations		14		14		10		10
Money market funds held in trading accounts		8		8		22		22
Other trading securities		—		—		1		1
Total trading short-term investments		1,150		1,180		1,188		1,173
Total short-term investments	$	1,150	$	1,180	$	1,269	$	1,254

Seaboard had $91 million of equity securities denominated in foreign currencies at October 1, 2016, with $34 million in euros, $19 million in Japanese yen, $15 million in British pounds, $7 million in Swiss francs and the remaining $16 million in various other currencies. At December 31, 2015, Seaboard had $80 million of equity securities denominated in foreign currencies, with $25 million in euros, $20 million in Japanese yen, $15 million in British pounds, $7 million in Swiss francs and the remaining $13 million in various other currencies. Also, money market funds included less than $1 million and $3 million denominated in various foreign currencies at October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

Unrealized gains (losses) related to trading securities were $27 million and $41 million for the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016, respectively, and $(22) million and $(21) million for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2015, respectively.

In addition to its short-term investments, Seaboard also has trading securities related to Seaboard’s deferred compensation plans classified in other current assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 5 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information on the types of trading securities held related to the deferred compensation plans.

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Inventories

9 Months Ended

Oct. 01, 2016

Inventories

Inventories

Note 3 – Inventories

The following is a summary of inventories at October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

	October 1,		December 31,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015
At lower of LIFO cost or market:
Live hogs and materials	$	255	$	210
Fresh pork and materials		31		26
		286		236
LIFO adjustment		(25)		(28)
Total inventories at lower of LIFO cost or market		261		208
At lower of FIFO cost or market:
Grains, oilseeds and other commodities		315		330
Sugar produced and in process		37		52
Other		62		61
Total inventories at lower of FIFO cost or market		414		443
Grain, flour and feed at lower of weighted average cost or market		104		88
Total inventories	$	779	$	739

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Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Oct. 01, 2016

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

Note 4 – Income Taxes

Seaboard’s tax returns are regularly audited by federal, state and foreign tax authorities, which may result in material adjustments. Seaboard’s U.S. federal income tax years are closed through 2011. Seaboard’s 2013 U.S. income tax return is currently under Internal Revenue Service examination. There have not been any material changes in unrecognized income tax benefits since December 31, 2015. Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits were not material for the nine months ended October 1, 2016.  

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Derivatives and Fair Value of Financial Instruments

9 Months Ended

Oct. 01, 2016

Derivatives and Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Derivatives and Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Note 5 – Derivatives and Fair Value of Financial Instruments

GAAP discusses valuation techniques, such as the market approach (prices and other relevant information generated by market conditions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities), the income approach (techniques to convert future amounts to single present amounts based on market expectations including present value techniques and option-pricing), and the cost approach (amount that would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset, which is often referred to as replacement cost). Seaboard utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into the following three broad levels:

Level 1: Observable inputs such as unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that Seaboard has the ability to access at the measurement date.

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions.

The following table shows assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of October 1, 2016 and also the level within the fair value hierarchy used to measure each category of assets and liabilities. Seaboard determines if there are any transfers between levels at the end of a reporting period. There were no transfers between levels that occurred in the first nine months of 2016. The trading securities classified as other current assets below are assets held for Seaboard’s deferred compensation plans.

	Balance
	October 1,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Trading securities – short term investments:
Domestic equity securities	$	491	$	491	$	—	$	—
Domestic debt securities		403		403		—		—
Foreign equity securities		159		159		—		—
High yield debt securities		105		—		105		—
Collateralized loan obligations		14		—		14		—
Money market funds held in trading accounts		8		8		—		—
Trading securities – other current assets:
Domestic equity securities		30		30		—		—
Foreign equity securities		4		4		—		—
Fixed income mutual funds		3		3		—		—
Other		4		3		1		—
Derivatives:
Commodities (1)		9		9		—		—
Foreign currencies		1		—		1		—
Total Assets	$	1,231	$	1,110	$	121	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivatives:
Commodities (1)	$	12	$	12	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swaps		6		—		6		—
Foreign currencies		7		—		7		—
Total Liabilities	$	25	$	12	$	13	$	—

⁽¹⁾ Seaboard’s commodity derivative assets and liabilities are presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets on a net basis, including netting the derivatives with the related margin accounts. As of October 1, 2016, the commodity derivatives had a margin account balance of $17 million resulting in a net other current asset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet of $14 million.

The following table shows assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2015 and also the level within the fair value hierarchy used to measure each category of assets and liabilities.

	Balance
	December 31,
(Millions of dollars)	2015		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities – short-term investments:
Money market funds	$	81	$	81	$	—	$	—
Trading securities – short term investments:
Domestic equity securities		466		466		—		—
Domestic debt securities		450		450		—		—
Foreign equity securities		120		120		—		—
High yield debt securities		104		—		104		—
Money market funds held in trading accounts		22		22		—		—
Collateralized loan obligation		10		—		10		—
Other trading securities		1		—		1		—
Trading securities – other current assets:
Domestic equity securities		31		31		—		—
Foreign equity securities		5		5		—		—
Fixed income mutual funds		4		4		—		—
Other		3		2		1		—
Derivatives:
Commodities (1)		4		4		—		—
Foreign currencies		8		—		8		—
Total Assets	$	1,309	$	1,185	$	124	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivatives:
Commodities (1)	$	18	$	18	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swaps		6		—		6		—
Total Liabilities	$	24	$	18	$	6	$	—

⁽¹⁾ Seaboard’s commodity derivative assets and liabilities are presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets on a net basis, including netting the derivatives with the related margin accounts. As of December 31, 2015, the commodity derivatives had a margin account balance of $29 million resulting in a net other current asset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet of $15 million.

Financial instruments consisting of cash and cash equivalents, net receivables, notes payable, and accounts payable are carried at cost, which approximates fair value as a result of the short-term nature of the instruments. The amortized cost and estimated fair values of short-term investments at October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are presented in Note 2 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The fair value of long-term debt is estimated by comparing interest rates for debt with similar terms and maturities. As Seaboard’s long-term debt is variable-rate, its carrying amount approximates fair value. If Seaboard’s long-term debt was measured at fair value on its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, it would have been classified as level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

While management believes its derivatives are primarily economic hedges of its firm purchase and sales contracts or anticipated sales contracts, Seaboard does not perform the extensive record-keeping required to account for these types of transactions as hedges for accounting purposes. As the derivatives discussed below are not accounted for as hedges, fluctuations in the related commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates could have a material impact on earnings in any given period. Seaboard also enters into speculative derivative transactions not directly related to its raw material requirements. The nature of Seaboard’s market risk exposure has not changed materially since December 31, 2015.

Commodity Instruments

Seaboard uses various derivative futures and options to manage its risk of price fluctuations for raw materials and other inventories, finished product sales and firm sales commitments. At October 1, 2016, Seaboard had open net derivative contracts to purchase 20 million bushels of grain, 14 million pounds of hogs and 12 million pounds of soybean oil. At December 31, 2015, Seaboard had open net derivative contracts to purchase 25 million pounds of hogs, 22 million bushels of grain and 3 million pounds of sugar and open net derivative contracts to sell 8 million pounds of soybean oil. Commodity derivatives are recorded at fair value with any changes in fair value being marked-to-market as a component of cost of sales in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Foreign Currency Exchange Agreements

Seaboard enters into foreign currency exchange agreements to manage the foreign currency exchange rate risk with respect to certain transactions denominated in foreign currencies. Foreign currency exchange agreements that are primarily related to an underlying commodity transaction are recorded at fair value with changes in value marked-to-market as a component of cost of sales in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Foreign currency exchange agreements that are not related to an underlying commodity transaction are recorded at fair value with changes in value marked-to-market as a component of foreign currency gains (losses), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. At October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, Seaboard had trading foreign currency exchange agreements to cover a portion of its firm sales and purchase commitments and related trade receivables and payables with net notional amounts of $60 million and $94 million, respectively, primarily related to the South African rand and Canadian dollar.

Interest Rate Exchange Agreements

During 2014 and 2015, Seaboard entered into four, approximately eight-year interest rate exchange agreements with mandatory early termination dates, which coincided with the anticipated delivery dates in 2015 and 2016 of dry bulk vessels to be leased. These agreements involved the exchange of fixed-rate and variable-rate interest payments without the exchange of the underlying notional amounts to mitigate the potential effects of fluctuations in interest rates on the anticipated dry bulk vessel leases. As of December 31, 2015, two agreements remained, with an aggregate notional amount of $44 million. In the first quarter of 2016, these agreements were terminated and not renewed with the delivery of the final two bulk vessels. Payments to unwind these agreements totaled $2 million.

During 2010, Seaboard entered into three ten-year interest rate exchange agreements to mitigate the effects of fluctuations in interest rates on variable-rate debt. These agreements involve the exchange of fixed-rate and variable-rate interest payments over the life of the agreements without the exchange of the underlying notional amounts. Seaboard pays a fixed rate and receives a variable rate of interest on the notional amounts.

At October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, Seaboard had three and five interest rate exchange agreements outstanding, respectively, with a total notional value of $75 million and $119 million, respectively. None of Seaboard’s outstanding interest rate exchange agreements qualify as hedges for accounting purposes. Accordingly, the changes in fair value of these agreements are recorded in miscellaneous, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Counterparty Credit Risk

From time to time Seaboard is subject to counterparty credit risk related to its foreign currency exchange agreements and interest rate swaps should the counterparties fail to perform according to the terms of the contracts. As of October 1, 2016, Seaboard had a maximum amount of loss due to credit risk in the amount of $1 million with three counterparties related to foreign currency exchange agreements, and no counterparty credit risk related to the interest rate swaps. Seaboard does not hold any collateral related to these agreements.

The following table provides the amount of gain or (loss) recognized in income for each type of derivative and where it was recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015.

		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)		2016		2015		2016		2015
Commodities	Cost of sales	$	(14)	$	(16)	$	17	$	(18)
Foreign currencies	Cost of sales		(12)		4		(25)		5
Foreign currencies	Foreign currency gains, net		—		—		—		2
Interest rate swaps	Miscellaneous, net		1		(5)		(3)		(6)

The following table provides the fair value of each type of derivative held as of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and where each derivative is included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

		Asset Derivatives					Liability Derivatives
		October 1,		December 31,			October 1,		December 31,
(Millions of dollars)		2016		2015			2016		2015
Commodities(1)	Other current assets	$	9	$	4	Other current liabilities	$	12	$	18
Foreign currencies	Other current assets		1		8	Other current liabilities		7		—
Interest rate swaps	Other current assets		—		—	Other current liabilities		6		6

⁽¹⁾ Seaboard’s commodity derivative assets and liabilities are presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets on a net basis, including netting the derivatives with the related margin accounts. As of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the commodity derivatives had a margin account balance of $17 million and $29 million, respectively, resulting in a net other current asset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets of $14 million and $15 million, respectively.

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Employee Benefits

9 Months Ended

Oct. 01, 2016

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits

Note 6 – Employee Benefits

Seaboard maintains two defined benefit pension plans for its domestic salaried and clerical employees. During the third quarter of 2016, Seaboard completed future funding analyses for these plans, and in September 2016 made a deductible contribution of $39 million to one of the pension plans for the 2015 plan year. At this time, no furthercontributions are expected to be made to these plans in 2016. Seaboard also sponsors non-qualified, unfunded supplemental executive plans, and has certain individual, non-qualified, unfunded supplemental retirement agreements for certain retired employees. Management has no plans to provide funding for these supplemental plans in advance of when the benefits are paid.

The net periodic benefit cost for all of these plans was as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015		2016		2015
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	$	3	$	2	$	7	$	7
Interest cost		2		3		8		8
Expected return on plan assets		(2)		(2)		(6)		(6)
Amortization and other		1		1		3		3
Net periodic benefit cost	$	4	$	4	$	12	$	12

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Notes Payable, Long-term Debt, Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Oct. 01, 2016

Notes Payable, Long-term Debt, Commitments and Contingencies

Notes Payable, Long-term Debt, Commitments and Contingencies

Note 7 – Notes Payable, Long-term Debt, Commitments and Contingencies

Notes Payable

Of the $129 million of notes payable outstanding at October 1, 2016,  $106 million are related to foreign subsidiaries, with $90 million denominated in South African rand, $11 million denominated in Argentine pesos and $5 million denominated in Zambian kwacha. The weighted average interest rate for outstanding notes payable was 10.21% and 11.74% at October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. As of October 1, 2016, Seaboard had uncommitted bank lines totaling $381 million, of which $331 million related to foreign subsidiaries. The notes payable under the credit lines are unsecured and do not require compensating balances.

On September 30, 2016, Seaboard entered into a $100 million committed bank line with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”) that matures on September 29, 2017. Interest is computed at LIBOR plus 0.50% and Seaboard incurs an unused commitment fee of 0.09% per annum. This bank line is secured by certain short-term investments. The line of credit is subject to standard representations and covenants. There was no outstanding balance as of October 1, 2016.

Seaboard’s borrowing capacity under its committed and uncommitted lines was reduced by $129 million drawn under the uncommitted lines and letters of credit totaling $4 million as of October 1, 2016.

Long-term Debt

The following is a summary of long-term debt:

		October 1,		December 31,
(Millions of dollars)		2016		2015
Term Loan due 2022	$	500	$	500
Foreign subsidiary obligations due 2018 through 2023		21		23
Total long-term debt at face value		521		523
Current maturities of long-term debt and unamortized discount		(18)		(5)
Long-term debt, less current maturities and unamortized discount	$	503	$	518

The interest rate on the Term Loan due 2022 was 2.14% and 1.90% at October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The weighted average interest rate on Seaboard’s foreign subsidiary obligations was 23.82% and 30.23% at October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. Seaboard was in compliance with all restrictive debt covenants relating to these agreements as of October 1, 2016.  

Commitments

In 2015, Seaboard’s Pork segment and Triumph Foods, LLC (“Triumph”) entered into a new joint venture, Seaboard Triumph Foods, LLC (“STF LLC”), with equal ownership of 50%. This joint venture is constructing a new pork processing facility in Sioux City, Iowa, which is expected to be completed by mid-2017. Seaboard originally agreed to contribute up to $207 million in connection with the development and operation of the facility; however, in the first quarter of 2016, third-party financing was obtained by STF LLC, and the subscription agreement was amended to require $150 million in capital contributions. As of October 1, 2016,  $15 million is expected to be contributed during the remainder of 2016, with $73 million due in 2017. As part of the operations, Seaboard agreed to provide a portion of the hogs to be processed at the facility.

Contingencies

On April 29, 2015, Seaboard received from the Department of Justice, Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section (“AFMLS”), a Grand Jury subpoena issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (the “DC District Court”) requesting records related to 37 specified foreign companies and five individuals. Seaboard has previously produced documents responsive to Grand Jury subpoenas dated September 18, 2014 and October 17, 2014. The subpoena issued September 18, 2014 requested records related to nine entities and one individual, and the subpoena issued October 17, 2014 requested records with respect to eight additional entities and one additional individual. Two additional subpoenas, each dated July 2, 2015, were received by Seaboard requesting records related to a certain customer. The companies and individuals as to which the requested records relate to are not affiliated with Seaboard. The AFMLS attorney conducting the investigation advised Seaboard during discussions in 2015 that it was not a target of the investigation. On June 6, 2016, a request was received for additional information relating to an affiliate of Seaboard as to which Seaboard is in the process of responding. Seaboard has retained outside counsel and is cooperating with the government’s investigation. It is impossible at this stage either to determine the probability of a favorable or unfavorable outcome or to estimate the amount of potential loss, if any, resulting from the government’s inquiry.

On September 19, 2012, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) executed three search warrants authorizing the seizure of certain records from Seaboard’s offices in Merriam, Kansas and at the Seaboard Foods LLC ("Seaboard Foods") employment office and the human resources department in Guymon, Oklahoma. The warrants generally called for the seizure of employment-related files, certain e-mails and other electronic records relating to Medicaid and Medicaid recipients, certain health care providers in the Guymon area, and Seaboard’s health plan and certain personnel issues. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Oklahoma (“USAO”), which has been leading the investigation, previously advised Seaboard that it intended to close its investigation and that no charges would be brought against Seaboard. However, discussions continue with the USAO, ICE and the Oklahoma Attorney General's office regarding the matter, including the possibility of a settlement. No proceedings have been filed or brought as of the date of this report. It is not possible at this time to determine whether a settlement will be reached or whether Seaboard will incur any material fines, penalties or liabilities in connection with this matter.

On February 16, 2016, Seaboard Foods received an information request from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) seeking information under the Clean Air Act with regard to various ammonia releases at Seaboard Foods’ pork processing plant in Guymon, Oklahoma. Seaboard has been cooperating with the EPA with regard to the investigation and has responded to the request. It is not possible at this time to determine whether Seaboard will incur any material fines, penalties or liabilities in connection with this matter.

Seaboard is subject to various administrative and judicial proceedings and other legal matters related to the normal conduct of its business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of these items is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Seaboard.

Contingent Obligations

Certain of the non-consolidated affiliates and third-party contractors who perform services for Seaboard have bank debt supporting their underlying operations. From time to time, Seaboard will provide guarantees of that debt in order to further Seaboard’s business objectives. Seaboard does not issue guarantees of third parties for compensation. As of October 1, 2016, guarantees outstanding to third parties were not material. Seaboard has not accrued a liability for any of the third-party or affiliate guarantees as management considers the likelihood of loss to be remote. See Notes Payable section above for discussion of letters of credit.

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Oct. 01, 2016

Stockholders' Equity and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Stockholders' Equity and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Note 8 – Stockholders’ Equity and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Seaboard has a share repurchase program in place that was approved by its Board of Directors and is in effect through October 31, 2017. As of October 1, 2016, the authorized amount of repurchase under the share repurchase program remained at $100 million. Seaboard did not repurchase any shares of common stock for the nine months ended October 1, 2016. Under this share repurchase program, Seaboard is authorized to repurchase its common stock from time to time in open market or privately negotiated purchases, which may be above or below the traded market price. During the period that the share repurchase program remains in effect, from time to time, Seaboard may enter into a 10b5-1 plan authorizing a third party to make such purchases on behalf of Seaboard. All stock repurchased will be made in compliance with applicable legal requirements and funded by cash on hand. The timing of the repurchases and the number of shares repurchased at any given time will depend upon market conditions, compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission regulations, and other factors. The Board of Directors’ stock repurchase authorization does not obligate Seaboard to acquire a specific amount of common stock, and the stock repurchase program may be suspended at any time at Seaboard’s discretion.

In December 2012, Seaboard declared and paid a dividend of $12.00 per share on common stock. The increased amount of the dividend (which has historically been $0.75 per share on a quarterly basis or $3.00 per share on an annual basis) represented a prepayment of the annual 2013,  2014,  2015 and 2016 dividends ($3.00 per share per year). Seaboard is currently evaluating whether to declare a dividend for 2017, although no assurance can be given as to whether or when any dividend would be declared and paid, or as to the amount of any dividend.

The changes in the components of other comprehensive income (loss), net of related taxes, are as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015		2016		2015
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	(7)	$	(7)	$	(23)	$	(22)
Unrealized gain on investments		1		—		1		1
Unrecognized pension cost (1)		—		1		2		3
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	$	(6)	$	(6)	$	(20)	$	(18)

⁽¹⁾ This primarily represents the amortization of actuarial losses that were included in net periodic pension cost and was recorded in operating income. See Note 6 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of related taxes, are as follows:

	October 1,		December 31,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	$	(251)	$	(228)
Unrealized gain on investments		2		1
Unrecognized pension cost		(49)		(51)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(298)	$	(278)

The foreign currency translation adjustment primarily represents the effect of the Argentine peso currency exchange fluctuation on the net assets of the Sugar segment. During the nine months ended October 1, 2016, Seaboard recognized $22 million of other comprehensive loss, net of related taxes, related to the devaluation of the Argentine peso. At October 1, 2016, the Sugar segment had $96 million in net assets denominated in Argentine pesos and net assets denominated in U.S. dollars were less than $1 million. Management anticipates that the Argentine peso could continue to weaken against the U.S. dollar and that Seaboard could incur additional foreign currency translation adjustment losses in other comprehensive loss during the remainder of 2016.  

At October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015, income taxes for the cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment was recorded using a 35% effective tax rate except for $87 million and $72 million, respectively, related to certain subsidiaries for which no tax benefit was recorded. At October 1, 2016 and October 3, 2015, income taxes for all other components of accumulated other comprehensive loss were recorded using a 39% effective tax rate except for unrecognized pension cost of $18 million and $19 million, respectively, related to employees at certain subsidiaries for which no tax benefit was recorded.  

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Segment Information

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Oct. 01, 2016

Segment Information

Segment Information

Note 9  – Segment Information

Seaboard has six reportable segments: Pork, Commodity Trading and Milling (“CT&M”), Marine, Sugar, Power and Turkey, each offering a specific product or service. Below are segment updates from year-end or that impact prior period financial statements.

On September 1, 2016, Seaboard’s Pork segment acquired certain assets of Texas Farm LLC for total cash consideration of $59 million. Texas Farm LLC was a hog growing operation with hog inventory, hog farms and a feed mill located in Texas. The additional hog production will allow Seaboard to expand and realign its hog production in other states to supply the Guymon, Oklahoma, pork processing plant and the Seaboard Triumph Foods processing plant located in Sioux City, Iowa, scheduled to begin operations in mid-2017.

The purchase was recorded at fair value in Seaboard’s Pork segment and the allocation of the preliminary purchase price was as follows. Goodwill is primarily attributable to workforce and the benefits of acquiring an existing operation rather than incurring the costs and time to begin a new hog operation.

(Millions of dollars)
Inventories	$	16
Property, plant and equipment		42
Goodwill		3
Accounts payable		(2)
Total consideration transferred	$	59

Operating results have been included in Seaboard’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements from the date of acquisition. There was no material impact to Seaboard’s sales and net earnings as a result of the purchase. Acquisition costs were less than $1 million.

During the third quarter of 2016, Seaboard’s Pork segment acquired additional hog inventory and a sow farm for total cash consideration of $7 million. The purchase was recorded at fair value and $1 million and $6 million were allocated to inventories and property, plant and equipment, respectively. No material intangible assets were identified and acquisition costs were less than $1 million.

On February 7, 2016, Seaboard’s Pork segment acquired hog inventory, a feed mill, truck washes and certain hog farms in the Central U.S. from Christensen Farms & Feedlots, Inc. and Christensen Farms Midwest, LLC (“Christensen Farms”) for total cash consideration of $148 million. Seaboard had previously agreed to provide a portion of the hogs to be processed at the new pork processing facility being developed through STF LLC, as discussed in Note 7 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

The purchase was recorded at fair value in Seaboard’s Pork segment and the allocation of the purchase price was as follows:

(Millions of dollars)
Inventories	$	33
Property, plant and equipment		111
Intangible assets		1
Goodwill		3
Total consideration transferred	$	148

Intangible assets include customer relationships that have a weighted-average useful life of 1.6 years. Goodwill represents the farms’ established processes, workforce and close proximity to the Sioux City, Iowa, processing plant.

Operating results have been included in Seaboard’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements from the date of acquisition. Net sales of $39 million and $93 million and an immaterial amount of net income were recognized during the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016, respectively. Acquisition costs were less than $1 million.

With these purchases, Seaboard increased its sow herd to meet the majority of its supply commitment for single shift processing at the new Seaboard Triumph Foods plant. The following unaudited pro forma information presents the combined consolidated financial results for Seaboard as if all three acquisitions had been completed at the beginning of January 1, 2015.

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
		October 1,		October 3,	October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars except per share amounts)		2016		2015	2016		2015
Net sales	$	1,344	$	1,482	$	4,078	$	4,495
Net earnings	$	73	$	—	$	198	$	54
Earnings per common share	$	62.71	$	0.02	$	169.27	$	45.77

The CT&M segment has a 50% noncontrolling interest in a bakery located in the Democratic Republic of Congo (“DRC”). As a result of continuing equipment problems, other production challenges and unfavorable local market conditions causing operating losses and challenges in gaining market share, Seaboard recorded a write-down of $11 million in loss from affiliate in the fourth quarter of 2014, which represented the remaining equity investment in this business. There was no tax benefit from this transaction. As part of its original investment, Seaboard has an interest bearing long-term note receivable from this affiliate, which was restructured during the second quarter of 2016 to extend the maturity to June 2022 and change the bi-annual payments to monthly payments of varying amounts beginning in the fourth quarter of 2016. In addition to the debt restructuring, certain events occurred during the second quarter, including the bakery’s failure to meet cash flow forecasts due to significant equipment updates that did not accomplish the intended improvement in quality and consistency of the bread, that caused new bakery management to reevaluate the business plan and the production and profitability forecast.As a result, Seaboard reserved $11 million of this note in bad debt expense within selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income during the second quarter of 2016. There was no tax benefit from this transaction. As of October 1, 2016, the recorded balance of this note was $24 million, all classified as long-term. If the future long-term cash flows of this bakery do not improve, updated forecasted cash flow projections are not met, or scheduled payments are not made, more of the recorded value of the note receivable from affiliate could be deemed uncollectible in the future, which could result in a material charge to earnings. Including this business, as of October 1, 2016, Seaboard had a total of $50 million of investments in, advances to and notes receivable from all of its affiliates in the DRC, which represent the single largest foreign country risk exposure of Seaboard’s equity method investments. One of the other affiliates in the DRC, to which Seaboard sells wheat, is the only supplier of flour to this bakery.

The CT&M segment also has a 50% noncontrolling interest in a flour production business in Brazil. Since September 2013, Seaboard has contributed a total of $63 million in investments and advances, and provided a $13 million long-term loan to this business. Half of the interest on this long-term note receivable from affiliate is payable currently in cash and the other half accrues as pay-in-kind interest. This note receivable matures in September 2020, but can be repaid with Seaboard having the option to convert the note receivable to equity and the other equity holders having the option to match such conversion with a purchase of new shares to avoid dilution. Due to the extent of the losses, Seaboard has previously fully reserved all advances and long-term receivable, and as such, Seaboard’s investment in the business, advances and long-term note receivable are zero as of October 1, 2016. Included in the above, Seaboard’s advances totaled $14 million during the nine months ended October 1, 2016. Seaboard recorded income (loss) from affiliate of $2 million and $(10) million for the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016, respectively, and currency translation adjustment losses included in other comprehensive income (loss) of $2 million and $4 million, respectively, as this entity’s functional currency is the Brazilian real. Seaboard also has a gross trade receivable due from affiliate related to this business resulting from sales of grain and supplies of $22 million and $17 million as of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, which Seaboard recorded a reserve of $9 million during 2015 based on an analysis of collectability and working capital. On October 28, 2016, Seaboard reached an agreement with the other shareholder to revise the Shareholders Agreement to restructure the affiliate debt and equity of the business, which resulted in the dilution of the other shareholder’s ownership. No cash consideration was exchanged. As a result of the dilution, Seaboard owns 98% of the voting equity and obtained control of the business. During the fourth quarter of 2016, Seaboard will account for the transaction as a business combination achieved in stages by remeasuring its equity interest to fair value as of the acquisition date and will recognize any gain or loss in earnings. Seaboard will then include the financial results of the business in its consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The business had third-party debt of $13 million and $16 million as of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The purchase price allocation was not complete as of the date of the filing pending the valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

During the first quarter of 2016, the CT&M segment provided a $12 million loan to a Peruvian affiliate. The Peruvian affiliate repaid $6 million in the second quarter of 2016 and the remaining $6 million in the third quarter of 2016. Interest was payable monthly and the principal due on August 31, 2017, with no prepayment penalty.

During the first quarter of 2016, Seaboard invested $7 million of cash and converted its $8 million note receivable to equity for a 36% noncontrolling interest in a holding company that owns a controlling interest in two Haitian start-up projects consisting of a marine terminal operation and a free trade zone development, which includes a planned power plant. The investment is accounted for in the Marine segment using the equity method and reported on a three-month lag. Seaboard’s first proportionate share of income (loss) from affiliates was recognized in the second quarter of 2016.

During the second quarter of 2015, the Power segment invested an additional $10 million in a business operating a 300 megawatt electricity generating facility in the Dominican Republic and changed its method of accounting from a cost method investment to an equity method investment. This change in accounting required Seaboard to present its prior period financial results to reflect the equity method of accounting from the date of the initial investment. Seaboard's portion of the investee’s loss for the three months ended April 4, 2015 was not material.

The Turkey segment, accounted for using the equity method, represents Seaboard’s investment in Butterball, LLC (“Butterball”). As of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, Butterball had total assets of $1,143 million and $1,087 million, respectively. Butterball’s summarized income statement information is as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)		2016		2015		2016		2015
Net sales	$	450	$	511	$	1,226	$	1,299
Operating income	$	27	$	69	$	116	$	163
Net income	$	22	$	58	$	94	$	134

In connection with its initial investment in Butterball in December 2010, Seaboard provided Butterball with a $100 million unsecured subordinated loan with a seven-year maturity and interest of 15% per annum, comprised of 5% payable in cash semi-annually, plus 10% pay-in-kind interest, compounded semi-annually, which accumulates and is paid at maturity. Also in connection with providing the subordinated loan, Seaboard received detachable warrants, which upon exercise for a nominal price, would enable Seaboard to acquire an additional 5% equity interest in Butterball. In January 2016, the interest on the subordinated loan was modified to 10% per annum, payable only in cash semi-annually and the warrants were also modified, whereby Seaboard can exercise these warrants at any time after December 31, 2018 or prior to December 31, 2025 after which time the warrants expire.

The following tables set forth specific financial information about each segment as reviewed by Seaboard’s management. Operating income for segment reporting is prepared on the same basis as that used for consolidated operating income. Operating income, along with income or losses from affiliates for the CT&M and Turkey segments, is used as the measure of evaluating segment performance because management does not consider interest, other investment income and income tax expense on a segment basis.

Sales to External Customers:	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015		2016		2015
Pork	$	371	$	347	$	1,058	$	999
Commodity Trading and Milling		673		756		2,089		2,355
Marine		225		230		684		709
Sugar		34		49		103		139
Power		23		25		59		78
All Other		4		4		13		11
Segment/Consolidated Totals	$	1,330	$	1,411	$	4,006	$	4,291

Operating Income (Loss):	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015		2016		2015
Pork	$	54	$	26	$	133	$	61
Commodity Trading and Milling		(13)		(5)		15		7
Marine		9		(2)		19		10
Sugar		(7)		3		(5)		8
Power		4		3		6		10
All Other		1		1		2		1
Segment Totals		48		26		170		97
Corporate		(6)		(3)		(16)		(14)
Consolidated Totals	$	42	$	23	$	154	$	83

Income (Loss) from Affiliates:	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015		2016		2015
Pork	$	3	$	2	$	10	$	8
Commodity Trading and Milling		5		(19)		(10)		(44)
Marine		—		1		1		2
Sugar		—		1		1		1
Power		2		1		3		2
Turkey		11		30		49		70
Segment/Consolidated Totals	$	21	$	16	$	54	$	39

Total Assets:	October 1,		December 31,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015
Pork	$	1,118	$	858
Commodity Trading and Milling		1,005		988
Marine		316		296
Sugar		161		202
Power		188		271
Turkey		483		448
All Other		5		6
Segment Totals		3,276		3,069
Corporate		1,367		1,362
Consolidated Totals	$	4,643	$	4,431

Investments in and Advances to Affiliates:	October 1,		December 31,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015
Pork	$	166	$	115
Commodity Trading and Milling		208		218
Marine		35		19
Sugar		4		3
Power		28		34
Turkey		315		282
Segment/Consolidated Totals	$	756	$	671

Administrative services provided by the corporate office are allocated to the individual segments and represent corporate services rendered to and costs incurred for each specific segment, with no allocation to individual segments for general corporate management oversight costs. Corporate assets include short-term investments, other current assets related to deferred compensation plans, fixed assets, deferred tax amounts and other miscellaneous items. Corporate operating losses represent certain operating costs not specifically allocated to individual segments and include costs related to Seaboard’s deferred compensation plans, which are offset by the effect of the mark-to-market adjustments on these investments recorded in other investment income (loss), net.

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Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 01, 2016

Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with United States (“U.S.”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include those related to allowance for doubtful accounts, valuation of inventories, impairment of long-lived assets, potential write-down related to investments in and advances to affiliates and notes receivable from affiliates, income taxes and accrued pension liability. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Supplemental Non-Cash Transactions

Supplemental Non-Cash Transactions

Seaboard had notes receivable from affiliates that accrued pay-in-kind interest income, primarily from one affiliate. On January 4, 2016, the interest on this note receivable was modified to eliminate future pay-in-kind interest as discussed in Note 9 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Seaboard recognized less than $1 million of non-cash accretion of discount and $2 million of non-cash, pay-in-kind interest income and accretion of discount for the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016, respectively, and $4 million and $13 million for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2015, respectively, related to notes receivable from affiliates.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued guidance to develop a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model for all contracts with customers. This guidance requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. This guidance will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in GAAP when it becomes effective. Seaboard is currently evaluating the impact this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. Seaboard will be required to adopt this guidance on January 1, 2018, and it is currently anticipated that Seaboard will apply this guidance using the cumulative effect transition method.

In July 2015, the FASB issued guidance to simplify the subsequent measurement of inventory, excluding inventory measured using last-in, first-out or the retail inventory method. Under the new standard, inventory should be at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. Seaboard believes the adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact on Seaboard’s financial position or net earnings. 

In January 2016, the FASB issued guidance that requires entities to measure equity investments, other than those accounted for using the equity method of accounting, at fair value and recognize any changes in fair value in net income if a readily determinable fair value exists. For equity investments without readily determinable fair values, the cost method of accounting is eliminated. An entity may elect to record these equity investments at cost, less impairment, and plus or minus subsequent adjustments for observable price changes. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Seaboard believes the adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact on Seaboard’s financial position or net earnings.

In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance that a lessee should recognize in the balance sheet a liability to make lease payments and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. The recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee have not significantly changed from the previous guidance. For operating leases, a lessee is required to: (1) recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in the balance sheet, (2) recognize a single lease cost, calculated so that the cost of the lease is allocated over the lease term on a generally straight-line basis and (3) classify all cash payments within operating activities in the statement of cash flows. It is effective for public entities for fiscal years and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. In transition, lessees are required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach, which includes a number of optional practical expedients that entities may elect to apply. Seaboard is currently assessing the potential impact of this new standard.

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Investments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 01, 2016

Investments

Summary of the amortized cost and estimated fair value of short-term investments for both available-for-sale and trading securities

	October 1, 2016				December 31, 2015
	Amortized		Fair		Amortized		Fair
(Millions of dollars)	Cost		Value		Cost		Value
Money market funds	$	—	$	—	$	81	$	81
Total available-for-sale short-term investments		—		—		81		81
Domestic equity securities		466		491		475		466
Domestic debt securities		400		403		452		450
Foreign equity securities		158		159		120		120
High yield debt securities		104		105		108		104
Collateralized loan obligations		14		14		10		10
Money market funds held in trading accounts		8		8		22		22
Other trading securities		—		—		1		1
Total trading short-term investments		1,150		1,180		1,188		1,173
Total short-term investments	$	1,150	$	1,180	$	1,269	$	1,254

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Inventories (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 01, 2016

Inventories

Summary of inventories

	October 1,		December 31,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015
At lower of LIFO cost or market:
Live hogs and materials	$	255	$	210
Fresh pork and materials		31		26
		286		236
LIFO adjustment		(25)		(28)
Total inventories at lower of LIFO cost or market		261		208
At lower of FIFO cost or market:
Grains, oilseeds and other commodities		315		330
Sugar produced and in process		37		52
Other		62		61
Total inventories at lower of FIFO cost or market		414		443
Grain, flour and feed at lower of weighted average cost or market		104		88
Total inventories	$	779	$	739

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Derivatives and Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 01, 2016

Derivatives and Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis

	Balance
	October 1,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Trading securities – short term investments:
Domestic equity securities	$	491	$	491	$	—	$	—
Domestic debt securities		403		403		—		—
Foreign equity securities		159		159		—		—
High yield debt securities		105		—		105		—
Collateralized loan obligations		14		—		14		—
Money market funds held in trading accounts		8		8		—		—
Trading securities – other current assets:
Domestic equity securities		30		30		—		—
Foreign equity securities		4		4		—		—
Fixed income mutual funds		3		3		—		—
Other		4		3		1		—
Derivatives:
Commodities (1)		9		9		—		—
Foreign currencies		1		—		1		—
Total Assets	$	1,231	$	1,110	$	121	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivatives:
Commodities (1)	$	12	$	12	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swaps		6		—		6		—
Foreign currencies		7		—		7		—
Total Liabilities	$	25	$	12	$	13	$	—

⁽¹⁾ Seaboard’s commodity derivative assets and liabilities are presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets on a net basis, including netting the derivatives with the related margin accounts. As of October 1, 2016, the commodity derivatives had a margin account balance of $17 million resulting in a net other current asset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet of $14 million.

The following table shows assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2015 and also the level within the fair value hierarchy used to measure each category of assets and liabilities.

	Balance
	December 31,
(Millions of dollars)	2015		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities – short-term investments:
Money market funds	$	81	$	81	$	—	$	—
Trading securities – short term investments:
Domestic equity securities		466		466		—		—
Domestic debt securities		450		450		—		—
Foreign equity securities		120		120		—		—
High yield debt securities		104		—		104		—
Money market funds held in trading accounts		22		22		—		—
Collateralized loan obligation		10		—		10		—
Other trading securities		1		—		1		—
Trading securities – other current assets:
Domestic equity securities		31		31		—		—
Foreign equity securities		5		5		—		—
Fixed income mutual funds		4		4		—		—
Other		3		2		1		—
Derivatives:
Commodities (1)		4		4		—		—
Foreign currencies		8		—		8		—
Total Assets	$	1,309	$	1,185	$	124	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivatives:
Commodities (1)	$	18	$	18	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swaps		6		—		6		—
Total Liabilities	$	24	$	18	$	6	$	—

⁽¹⁾ Seaboard’s commodity derivative assets and liabilities are presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets on a net basis, including netting the derivatives with the related margin accounts. As of December 31, 2015, the commodity derivatives had a margin account balance of $29 million resulting in a net other current asset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet of $15 million.

Schedule of gain or (loss) recognized for each type of derivative and its location in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)		2016		2015		2016		2015
Commodities	Cost of sales	$	(14)	$	(16)	$	17	$	(18)
Foreign currencies	Cost of sales		(12)		4		(25)		5
Foreign currencies	Foreign currency gains, net		—		—		—		2
Interest rate swaps	Miscellaneous, net		1		(5)		(3)		(6)

Schedule of fair value of each type of derivative and its location in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

		Asset Derivatives					Liability Derivatives
		October 1,		December 31,			October 1,		December 31,
(Millions of dollars)		2016		2015			2016		2015
Commodities(1)	Other current assets	$	9	$	4	Other current liabilities	$	12	$	18
Foreign currencies	Other current assets		1		8	Other current liabilities		7		—
Interest rate swaps	Other current assets		—		—	Other current liabilities		6		6

Seaboard’s commodity derivative assets and liabilities are presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets on a net basis, including netting the derivatives with the related margin accounts. As of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the commodity derivatives had a margin account balance of $17 million and $29 million, respectively, resulting in a net other current asset in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets of $14 million and $15 million, respectively.

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Employee Benefits (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 01, 2016

Employee Benefits

Schedule of net periodic benefit cost of plans

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015		2016		2015
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	$	3	$	2	$	7	$	7
Interest cost		2		3		8		8
Expected return on plan assets		(2)		(2)		(6)		(6)
Amortization and other		1		1		3		3
Net periodic benefit cost	$	4	$	4	$	12	$	12

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Notes Payable, Long-term Debt, Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 01, 2016

Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt

Summary of long-term debt

		October 1,		December 31,
(Millions of dollars)		2016		2015
Term Loan due 2022	$	500	$	500
Foreign subsidiary obligations due 2018 through 2023		21		23
Total long-term debt at face value		521		523
Current maturities of long-term debt and unamortized discount		(18)		(5)
Long-term debt, less current maturities and unamortized discount	$	503	$	518

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Stockholders' Equity and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 01, 2016

Stockholders' Equity and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Schedule of changes in the components of other comprehensive loss (OCL), net of related taxes

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015		2016		2015
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	(7)	$	(7)	$	(23)	$	(22)
Unrealized gain on investments		1		—		1		1
Unrecognized pension cost (1)		—		1		2		3
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	$	(6)	$	(6)	$	(20)	$	(18)

⁽¹⁾ This primarily represents the amortization of actuarial losses that were included in net periodic pension cost and was recorded in operating income. See Note 6 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

Schedule of components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of related taxes

	October 1,		December 31,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	$	(251)	$	(228)
Unrealized gain on investments		2		1
Unrecognized pension cost		(49)		(51)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(298)	$	(278)

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Segment Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 01, 2016

Summary of specific financial information related to sales to external customers

Sales to External Customers:	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015		2016		2015
Pork	$	371	$	347	$	1,058	$	999
Commodity Trading and Milling		673		756		2,089		2,355
Marine		225		230		684		709
Sugar		34		49		103		139
Power		23		25		59		78
All Other		4		4		13		11
Segment/Consolidated Totals	$	1,330	$	1,411	$	4,006	$	4,291

Summary of specific financial information related to operating income (loss)

Operating Income (Loss):	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015		2016		2015
Pork	$	54	$	26	$	133	$	61
Commodity Trading and Milling		(13)		(5)		15		7
Marine		9		(2)		19		10
Sugar		(7)		3		(5)		8
Power		4		3		6		10
All Other		1		1		2		1
Segment Totals		48		26		170		97
Corporate		(6)		(3)		(16)		(14)
Consolidated Totals	$	42	$	23	$	154	$	83

Summary of specific financial information related to income (loss) from affiliates

Income (Loss) from Affiliates:	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015		2016		2015
Pork	$	3	$	2	$	10	$	8
Commodity Trading and Milling		5		(19)		(10)		(44)
Marine		—		1		1		2
Sugar		—		1		1		1
Power		2		1		3		2
Turkey		11		30		49		70
Segment/Consolidated Totals	$	21	$	16	$	54	$	39

Summary of specific financial information related to total assets

Total Assets:	October 1,		December 31,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015
Pork	$	1,118	$	858
Commodity Trading and Milling		1,005		988
Marine		316		296
Sugar		161		202
Power		188		271
Turkey		483		448
All Other		5		6
Segment Totals		3,276		3,069
Corporate		1,367		1,362
Consolidated Totals	$	4,643	$	4,431

Summary of specific financial information related to investments in and advances to affiliates

Investments in and Advances to Affiliates:	October 1,		December 31,
(Millions of dollars)	2016		2015
Pork	$	166	$	115
Commodity Trading and Milling		208		218
Marine		35		19
Sugar		4		3
Power		28		34
Turkey		315		282
Segment/Consolidated Totals	$	756	$	671

Butterball, LLC

Summary of specific financial information related to equity method

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		October 1,		October 3,		October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars)		2016		2015		2016		2015
Net sales	$	450	$	511	$	1,226	$	1,299
Operating income	$	27	$	69	$	116	$	163
Net income	$	22	$	58	$	94	$	134

Texas Farm LLC, Christensen Farms And Feedlots Inc., Christensen Farms Midwest LLC and hog inventory and sow farm

Schedule of proforma information related to acquisition

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
		October 1,		October 3,	October 1,		October 3,
(Millions of dollars except per share amounts)		2016		2015	2016		2015
Net sales	$	1,344	$	1,482	$	4,078	$	4,495
Net earnings	$	73	$	—	$	198	$	54
Earnings per common share	$	62.71	$	0.02	$	169.27	$	45.77

Texas Farm LLC

Schedule of allocation of preliminary purchase price

(Millions of dollars)
Inventories	$	16
Property, plant and equipment		42
Goodwill		3
Accounts payable		(2)
Total consideration transferred	$	59

Christensen Farms & Feedlots, Inc. and Christensen Farms Midwest, LLC, Assets

Schedule of allocation of preliminary purchase price

(Millions of dollars)
Inventories	$	33
Property, plant and equipment		111
Intangible assets		1
Goodwill		3
Total consideration transferred	$	148

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Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015
Supplemental Non-Cash Transactions
Non-cash, pay-in-kind interest income and accretion of discount recognized on a note receivable from an affiliate		$ 4	$ 2	$ 13
Maximum
Supplemental Non-Cash Transactions
Non-cash, pay-in-kind interest income and accretion of discount recognized on a note receivable from an affiliate	$ 1

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Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Investments
Total short term investments, amortized cost	$ 1,150		$ 1,150		$ 1,269
Total short term investments, fair value	1,180		1,180		1,254
Unrealized gains (losses) on trading securities	27	$ (22)	41	$ (21)
Available-for-sale securities.
Investments
Amortized Cost					81
Fair Value					81
Money market funds
Investments
Amortized Cost					81
Fair Value					81
Trading securities.
Investments
Amortized Cost	1,150		1,150		1,188
Fair Value	1,180		1,180		1,173
Domestic equity securities
Investments
Amortized Cost	466		466		475
Fair Value	491		491		466
Domestic debt securities
Investments
Amortized Cost	400		400		452
Fair Value	403		403		450
Foreign equity securities
Investments
Amortized Cost	158		158		120
Fair Value	159		159		120
High yield trading debt securities
Investments
Amortized Cost	104		104		108
Fair Value	105		105		104
Collateralized loan obligation
Investments
Amortized Cost	14		14		10
Fair Value	14		14		10
Money market funds held in trading accounts
Investments
Amortized Cost	8		8		22
Fair Value	8		8		22
Other trading securities
Investments
Amortized Cost					1
Fair Value					1
Denominated in foreign currencies | Money market funds
Investments
Fair Value					3
Denominated in foreign currencies | Money market funds | Maximum
Investments
Fair Value	1		1
Denominated in foreign currencies | Foreign equity securities
Investments
Fair Value	91		91		80
Denominated in Euros | Foreign equity securities
Investments
Fair Value	34		34		25
Denominated in Japanese Yen | Foreign equity securities
Investments
Fair Value	19		19		20
Denominated in British pounds | Foreign equity securities
Investments
Fair Value	15		15		15
Denominated in Swiss Franc | Foreign equity securities
Investments
Fair Value	7		7		7
Denominated in other foreign currencies | Foreign equity securities
Investments
Fair Value	$ 16		$ 16		$ 13

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Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
At lower of LIFO cost or market:
Live hogs and materials	$ 255	$ 210
Fresh pork and materials	31	26
Inventories at lower of LIFO cost or market, Gross	286	236
LIFO adjustment	(25)	(28)
Total inventories at lower of LIFO cost or market	261	208
At lower of FIFO cost or market:
Grains, oilseeds and other commodities	315	330
Sugar produced and in process	37	52
Other	62	61
Total inventories at lower of FIFO cost or market	414	443
Grain, flour and feed at lower of weighted average cost or market	104	88
Total inventories	$ 779	$ 739

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Derivatives and Fair Value of Financial Instruments-Deferred Comp Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and also its level within the fair value hierarchy
Transfers that occurred into or out of level 1	$ 0
Transfers that occurred into or out of level 2	0
Transfers that occurred into or out of level 3	0
Commodities
Assets:
Margin account	17	$ 29
Money market funds
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities		81
Domestic equity securities
Assets:
Trading securities	491	466
Domestic debt securities
Assets:
Trading securities	403	450
Foreign equity securities
Assets:
Trading securities	159	120
High yield trading debt securities
Assets:
Trading securities	105	104
Collateralized loan obligation
Assets:
Trading securities	14	10
Money market funds held in trading accounts
Assets:
Trading securities	8	22
Other trading securities
Assets:
Trading securities		1
Recurring basis | Fair Value
Assets:
Total Assets	1,231	1,309
Liabilities:
Liabilities	25	24
Recurring basis | Fair Value | Commodities
Assets:
Derivatives	9	4
Margin account	17	29
Liabilities:
Derivatives	12	18
Recurring basis | Fair Value | Interest rate swaps
Liabilities:
Derivatives	6	6
Recurring basis | Fair Value | Foreign currencies
Assets:
Derivatives	1	8
Liabilities:
Derivatives	7
Recurring basis | Fair Value | Other current assets | Commodities
Assets:
Derivative assets and liabilities, net basis	14	15
Recurring basis | Fair Value | Money market funds | Short-term investments.
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities		81
Recurring basis | Fair Value | Domestic equity securities | Short-term investments.
Assets:
Trading securities	491	466
Recurring basis | Fair Value | Domestic equity securities | Other current assets
Assets:
Trading securities	30	31
Recurring basis | Fair Value | Domestic debt securities | Short-term investments.
Assets:
Trading securities	403	450
Recurring basis | Fair Value | Foreign equity securities | Short-term investments.
Assets:
Trading securities	159	120
Recurring basis | Fair Value | Foreign equity securities | Other current assets
Assets:
Trading securities	4	5
Recurring basis | Fair Value | High yield trading debt securities | Short-term investments.
Assets:
Trading securities	105	104
Recurring basis | Fair Value | Collateralized loan obligation | Short-term investments.
Assets:
Trading securities	14	10
Recurring basis | Fair Value | Money market funds held in trading accounts | Short-term investments.
Assets:
Trading securities	8	22
Recurring basis | Fair Value | Other trading securities | Short-term investments.
Assets:
Trading securities		1
Recurring basis | Fair Value | Other | Other current assets
Assets:
Trading securities	4	3
Recurring basis | Fair Value | Fixed income mutual funds | Other current assets
Assets:
Trading securities	3	4
Recurring basis | Level 1
Assets:
Total Assets	1,110	1,185
Liabilities:
Liabilities	12	18
Recurring basis | Level 1 | Commodities
Assets:
Derivatives	9	4
Liabilities:
Derivatives	12	18
Recurring basis | Level 1 | Money market funds | Short-term investments.
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities		81
Recurring basis | Level 1 | Domestic equity securities | Short-term investments.
Assets:
Trading securities	491	466
Recurring basis | Level 1 | Domestic equity securities | Other current assets
Assets:
Trading securities	30	31
Recurring basis | Level 1 | Domestic debt securities | Short-term investments.
Assets:
Trading securities	403	450
Recurring basis | Level 1 | Foreign equity securities | Short-term investments.
Assets:
Trading securities	159	120
Recurring basis | Level 1 | Foreign equity securities | Other current assets
Assets:
Trading securities	4	5
Recurring basis | Level 1 | Money market funds held in trading accounts | Short-term investments.
Assets:
Trading securities	8	22
Recurring basis | Level 1 | Other | Other current assets
Assets:
Trading securities	3	2
Recurring basis | Level 1 | Fixed income mutual funds | Other current assets
Assets:
Trading securities	3	4
Recurring basis | Level 2
Assets:
Total Assets	121	124
Liabilities:
Liabilities	13	6
Recurring basis | Level 2 | Interest rate swaps
Liabilities:
Derivatives	6	6
Recurring basis | Level 2 | Foreign currencies
Assets:
Derivatives	1	8
Liabilities:
Derivatives	7
Recurring basis | Level 2 | High yield trading debt securities | Short-term investments.
Assets:
Trading securities	105	104
Recurring basis | Level 2 | Collateralized loan obligation | Short-term investments.
Assets:
Trading securities	14	10
Recurring basis | Level 2 | Other trading securities | Short-term investments.
Assets:
Trading securities		1
Recurring basis | Level 2 | Other | Other current assets
Assets:
Trading securities	$ 1	$ 1

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Derivatives and Fair Value of Financial Instruments-Derivatives (Details) lb in Millions, bu in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		24 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016 USD ($) item	Oct. 01, 2016 USD ($) agreement lb bu	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) agreement lb bu	Dec. 31, 2010 agreement	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) agreement
Net commodity purchase contracts | Grain
Derivative commodity instruments
Nonmonetary notional amount | bu		20	22
Net commodity purchase contracts | Sugar
Derivative commodity instruments
Nonmonetary notional amount | lb			3
Net commodity purchase contracts | Hogs
Derivative commodity instruments
Nonmonetary notional amount | lb		14	25
Net commodity purchase contracts | Soybean oil
Derivative commodity instruments
Nonmonetary notional amount | lb		12
Net commodity sale contracts | Soybean oil
Derivative commodity instruments
Nonmonetary notional amount | lb			8
Foreign currencies
Derivative commodity instruments
Notional amounts | $		$ 60	$ 94		$ 94
Interest rate swaps
Derivative commodity instruments
Notional amounts | $		$ 75	$ 119		$ 119
Number of derivative agreements | agreement		3	5	3	5
Term of derivative contract				10 years
Eight-year interest rate exchange agreements
Derivative commodity instruments
Notional amounts | $			$ 44		$ 44
Number of derivative instruments entered into | agreement					4
Number of derivative agreements | agreement			2		2
Term of derivative contract					8 years
Number of bulk vessels delivered | item	2
Payments to unwind interest rate exchange agreements | $	$ 2

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Derivatives and Fair Value of Financial Instruments-Counterparty Risk (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016 USD ($) item	Oct. 03, 2015 USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2016 USD ($) item	Oct. 03, 2015 USD ($)
Commodities | Cost of sales
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized for each type of derivative and its location in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	$ (14)	$ (16)	$ 17	$ (18)
Foreign currencies
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized for each type of derivative and its location in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Loss due to credit risk associated with derivative contracts			$ 1
Number of counterparties | item	3		3
Foreign currencies | Cost of sales
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized for each type of derivative and its location in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	$ (12)	4	$ (25)	5
Foreign currencies | Foreign currency
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized for each type of derivative and its location in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives				2
Interest rate swaps
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized for each type of derivative and its location in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Loss due to credit risk associated with derivative contracts			0
Interest rate swaps | Miscellaneous, net
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized for each type of derivative and its location in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	$ 1	$ (5)	$ (3)	$ (6)

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Derivatives and Fair Value of Financial Instruments-Derivatives Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Commodities
Fair value of each type of derivative and its location in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Margin account	$ 17	$ 29
Commodities | Other current assets
Fair value of each type of derivative and its location in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Asset Derivatives	9	4
Derivative assets and liabilities, net basis	14	15
Commodities | Other current liabilities
Fair value of each type of derivative and its location in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Liability Derivatives	12	18
Foreign currencies | Other current assets
Fair value of each type of derivative and its location in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Asset Derivatives	1	8
Foreign currencies | Other current liabilities
Fair value of each type of derivative and its location in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Liability Derivatives	7
Interest rate swaps | Other current liabilities
Fair value of each type of derivative and its location in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Liability Derivatives	$ 6	$ 6

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Employee Benefits (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016 USD ($) plan	Oct. 01, 2016 USD ($) plan	Oct. 03, 2015 USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2016 USD ($) plan	Oct. 03, 2015 USD ($)
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost		$ 3	$ 2	$ 7	$ 7
Interest cost		2	3	8	8
Expected return on plan assets		(2)	(2)	(6)	(6)
Amortization and other		1	1	3	3
Net periodic benefit cost		$ 4	$ 4	$ 12	$ 12
Defined benefit pension plans
Target allocation and pension plan asset allocation
Number of defined benefit plans | plan	2	2		2
Contributions made to defined benefit pension plans	$ 39
Number of defined benefit pensions plans that contributions were made to | plan	1
Contributions expected to be made to defined benefit pension plans				$ 0

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Notes Payable, Long-term Debt, Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Jul. 02, 2015 item	Apr. 29, 2015 item	Oct. 17, 2014 item	Sep. 18, 2014 item	Oct. 01, 2016 USD ($) item	Apr. 02, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Sep. 19, 2012 item
Debt Instrument
Total long-term debt at face value						$ 521		$ 523
Current maturities of long-term debt and unamortized discount						(18)		(5)
Long-term debt, less current maturities and unamortized discount						$ 503		518
Contingencies
Number of foreign companies, where records requested by court | item			37
Number of individuals, where records requested by court | item			5	1	1
Number of entities, where records requested by court | item				8	9
Number of subpoenas | item		2
Number of search warrants executed authorizing the seizure of certain records from Seaboard's offices in Merriam, Kansas and at the Seaboard Foods employment office and the human resources department in Guymon, Oklahoma. | item									3
Number of civil or criminal proceedings or charges filed | item						0
Pork Processing Plant In Sioux City Iowa
Commitments
Agreed contribution							$ 150	$ 207
Remainder of 2016						$ 15
Contractual Obligation, Due in Second Year						73
Seaboard Triumph Foods | Pork
Commitments
Percentage of ownership								50.00%
Notes payable
Debt Instrument
Notes payable outstanding						$ 129
Weighted average interest rate (as a percent)						10.21%		11.74%
Uncommitted bank lines
Debt Instrument
Notes payable outstanding						$ 129
Maximum capacity						381
Letters of credit outstanding						4
Term loan due 2022
Debt Instrument
Total long-term debt at face value						$ 500		$ 500
Effective interest rate (as a percent)						2.14%		1.90%
Foreign subsidiary obligations due 2018 through 2023
Debt Instrument
Total long-term debt at face value						$ 21		$ 23
Effective interest rate (as a percent)						23.82%		30.23%
Wells Fargo | Committed bank line
Debt Instrument
Maximum capacity	$ 100
Outstanding balance						$ 0
Unused commitment fee	0.09%
Wells Fargo | LIBOR | Committed bank line
Debt Instrument
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)	0.50%
Foreign subsidiaries | Notes payable
Debt Instrument
Notes payable outstanding						106
Foreign subsidiaries | Uncommitted bank lines
Debt Instrument
Maximum capacity						331
Foreign subsidiaries | South African Rand | Notes payable
Debt Instrument
Notes payable outstanding						90
Foreign subsidiaries | Argentine pesos | Notes payable
Debt Instrument
Notes payable outstanding						11
Foreign subsidiaries | Zambian kwacha | Notes payable
Debt Instrument
Notes payable outstanding						$ 5

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Stockholders' Equity and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Stock repurchase programs, authorized amount		$ 100		$ 100
Common stock dividend declared and paid (in dollars per share)	$ 12.00
Common stock dividend historical amount on a quarterly basis (in dollars per share)						$ 0.75
Common stock dividend historical amount on annual basis (in dollars per share)						$ 3.00
Portion of dividend serving as prepayment for next succeeding year (in dollars per share)	3.00
Portion of dividend serving as prepayment for second succeeding year (in dollars per share)	3.00
Portion of dividend serving as prepayment for third succeeding year (in dollars per share)	3.00
Portion of dividend serving as prepayment for fourth succeeding year (in dollars per share)	$ 3.00
Changes in the components of other comprehensive loss (OCL), net of related taxes
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(7)	$ (7)	(23)	$ (22)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments		1		1	1
Unrecognized pension cost			1	2	3
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(6)	(6)	(20)	(18)
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of related taxes
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(298)		(298)			$ (278)
Argentine pesos | Sugar
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of related taxes
Other comprehensive loss recognized related to devaluation of foreign currency				22
Net assets		96		96
U.S. dollars | Sugar | Maximum
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of related taxes
Net assets		1		1
Certain subsidiaries
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of related taxes
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment, net of related taxes		87	72	87	72
Tax benefit recorded on foreign currency translation adjustments				0	0
Unrecognized pension cost related to employees at certain subsidiaries		18	$ 19	18	19
Tax benefit recorded on unrecognized pension cost				0	$ 0
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of related taxes
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(251)		(251)			(228)
Unrealized gain on investments
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of related taxes
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		2		2			1
Unrecognized pension cost
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of related taxes
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		$ (49)		$ (49)			$ (51)
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment.
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of related taxes
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)				35.00%	35.00%
All components of AOCL except cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of related taxes
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)				39.00%	39.00%

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Segment Information-Acquisition (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions			3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 01, 2016 USD ($)	Feb. 07, 2016 USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2016 USD ($) $ / shares	Oct. 03, 2015 USD ($) $ / shares	Oct. 01, 2016 USD ($) segment $ / shares	Oct. 03, 2015 USD ($) $ / shares
Segment Information
Number of reportable segments | segment					6
Acquisition of business, cash consideration					$ 214
Texas Farm LLC, Christensen Farms And Feedlots Inc., Christensen Farms Midwest LLC and hog inventory and sow farm
Unaudited pro forma information:
Net sales			$ 1,344	$ 1,482	4,078	$ 4,495
Net earnings			$ 73		$ 198	$ 54
Earnings per common share | $ / shares			$ 62.71	$ 0.02	$ 169.27	$ 45.77
Texas Farm LLC | Pork
Segment Information
Acquisition of business, cash consideration	$ 59
Preliminary purchase price allocation
Inventories	16
Property, plant and equipment	42
Goodwill	3
Accounts payable	(2)
Total consideration transferred	59
Texas Farm LLC | Pork | Maximum
Preliminary purchase price allocation
Acquisition costs	$ 1
Christensen Farms & Feedlots, Inc. and Christensen Farms Midwest, LLC, Assets | Pork
Segment Information
Acquisition of business, cash consideration		$ 148
Preliminary purchase price allocation
Inventories		33
Property, plant and equipment		111
Intangible assets		1
Goodwill		3
Total consideration transferred		148
Net sales from the date of acquisition			$ 39		$ 93
Christensen Farms & Feedlots, Inc. and Christensen Farms Midwest, LLC, Assets | Pork | Maximum
Preliminary purchase price allocation
Acquisition costs		$ 1
Christensen Farms & Feedlots, Inc. and Christensen Farms Midwest, LLC, Assets | Pork | Customer relationships
Preliminary purchase price allocation
Weighted average useful life (in years)		1 year 7 months 6 days
Hog inventory and sow farm | Pork
Segment Information
Acquisition of business, cash consideration					7
Preliminary purchase price allocation
Inventories			1		1
Property, plant and equipment			6		6
Hog inventory and sow farm | Pork | Maximum
Preliminary purchase price allocation
Acquisition costs			$ 1		$ 1

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Segment Information-DRC (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 02, 2016	Dec. 31, 2014	Oct. 01, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Information
Notes receivable from affiliates, net			$ 192	$ 200
Total investment in affiliate			756	671
Democratic Republic of Congo
Segment Information
Total investment in affiliate			50
Commodity Trading and Milling
Segment Information
Total investment in affiliate			$ 208	$ 218
Commodity Trading and Milling | Democratic Republic of Congo
Segment Information
Percentage of ownership interest accounted as equity method investment			50.00%
Bakery business | Commodity Trading and Milling | Democratic Republic of Congo
Segment Information
Write-down in investment		$ 11
Tax benefit from transaction		$ 0
Reserve recorded in bad debt expense	$ 11
Notes receivable from affiliates, net			$ 24
Tax benefit on recording a reserve in bad debt expense	$ 0

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Segment Information-Flour Production (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	36 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 28, 2016	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Information
Notes receivable from affiliates, net		$ 192		$ 192		$ 200	$ 192
Amount contributed as additional equity to provide additional working capital to equity method investee				55	$ 78
Income from affiliates		21	$ 16	54	39
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(7)	(7)	(23)	(22)
Total investment in affiliate		756		756		671	756
Commodity Trading and Milling
Segment Information
Income from affiliates		5	$ (19)	(10)	$ (44)
Total investment in affiliate		$ 208		$ 208		218	$ 208
Flour production business | Commodity Trading and Milling | Long-term note receivable
Segment Information
Interest received in cash (as a percent)	50.00%
Interest receivable in kind (as a percent)	50.00%
Flour production business | Commodity Trading and Milling | Brazil
Segment Information
Percentage of ownership interest accounted as equity method investment		50.00%		50.00%			50.00%
Voting equity ownership percentage								98.00%
Amount invested under equity method							$ 63
Income from affiliates		$ 2		$ (10)
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(2)		(4)
Existing third party debt		13		13		16	13
Total investment in affiliate		0		0			0
Advance balance		14		14			14
Due from affiliates		$ 22		$ 22		17	$ 22
Bad debt expense for receivable from affiliates						$ 9
Flour production business | Commodity Trading and Milling | Brazil | Long-term note receivable
Segment Information
Notes receivable from affiliates, net									$ 13

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Segment Information-CT&M and Marine (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016 USD ($)	Jul. 02, 2016 USD ($)	Apr. 02, 2016 USD ($) project	Oct. 01, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Segment Information
Notes receivable from affiliates, net	$ 192			$ 192	$ 200
Principal payments received on long-term notes receivable from affiliates				$ 12
Commodity Trading and Milling | Peru | Long-term note receivable
Segment Information
Notes receivable from affiliates, net			$ 12
Principal payments received on long-term notes receivable from affiliates	$ 6	$ 6
Holding company owning interest in Haitian port project | Marine
Segment Information
Amount invested under equity method			7
Amount of note converted to equity			$ 8
Percentage of ownership interest accounted as equity method investment			36.00%
Time lag for reporting financial information of certain foreign subsidiaries and affiliates				3 months
Holding company owning interest in Haitian port project | Marine | Haiti
Segment Information
Number of projects a controlling interest is held in | project			2

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Segment Information-Power (Details) - Power - Electricity generating facility - Dominican Republic $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2015 USD ($) MW
Segment Information
Amount invested under equity method | $	$ 10
Capacity of power facility (in megawatts) | MW	300

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Segment Information -Turkey (Details) - Butterball, LLC - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2010	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Jan. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Information
Net sales		$ 450	$ 511	$ 1,226	$ 1,299
Operating income		27	69	116	163
Net income		22	$ 58	94	$ 134
Turkey
Segment Information
Total assets		$ 1,143		$ 1,143			$ 1,087
Subordinated loan
Segment Information
Loan provided to affiliate	$ 100
Maturity period of unsecured subordinated loan provided	7 years
Interest rate on loan provided (as a percent)	15.00%
Interest rate on loan provided, portion payable in cash (as a percent)	5.00%					10.00%
Interest rate on loan provided, portion pay-in-kind (as a percent)	10.00%
Detachable warrants
Segment Information
Additional equity interest that can be acquired upon exercise of warrants (as a percent)	5.00%

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Segment Information-Information by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 03, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Information
Sales to External Customers:	$ 1,330	$ 1,411	$ 4,006	$ 4,291
Operating Income (Loss):	42	23	154	83
Income (Loss) from Affiliates:	21	16	54	39
Total Assets:	4,643		4,643		$ 4,431
Investment in and Advances to Affiliates:	756		756		671
Pork
Segment Information
Sales to External Customers:	371	347	1,058	999
Operating Income (Loss):	54	26	133	61
Income (Loss) from Affiliates:	3	2	10	8
Investment in and Advances to Affiliates:	166		166		115
Commodity Trading and Milling
Segment Information
Sales to External Customers:	673	756	2,089	2,355
Operating Income (Loss):	(13)	(5)	15	7
Income (Loss) from Affiliates:	5	(19)	(10)	(44)
Investment in and Advances to Affiliates:	208		208		218
Marine
Segment Information
Sales to External Customers:	225	230	684	709
Operating Income (Loss):	9	(2)	19	10
Income (Loss) from Affiliates:		1	1	2
Investment in and Advances to Affiliates:	35		35		19
Sugar
Segment Information
Sales to External Customers:	34	49	103	139
Operating Income (Loss):	(7)	3	(5)	8
Income (Loss) from Affiliates:		1	1	1
Investment in and Advances to Affiliates:	4		4		3
Power
Segment Information
Sales to External Customers:	23	25	59	78
Operating Income (Loss):	4	3	6	10
Income (Loss) from Affiliates:	2	1	3	2
Investment in and Advances to Affiliates:	28		28		34
Turkey
Segment Information
Income (Loss) from Affiliates:	11	30	49	70
Investment in and Advances to Affiliates:	315		315		282
All Other
Segment Information
Sales to External Customers:	4	4	13	11
Operating Income (Loss):	1	1	2	1
Segment Totals
Segment Information
Operating Income (Loss):	48	26	170	97
Total Assets:	3,276		3,276		3,069
Segment Totals | Pork
Segment Information
Total Assets:	1,118		1,118		858
Segment Totals | Commodity Trading and Milling
Segment Information
Total Assets:	1,005		1,005		988
Segment Totals | Marine
Segment Information
Total Assets:	316		316		296
Segment Totals | Sugar
Segment Information
Total Assets:	161		161		202
Segment Totals | Power
Segment Information
Total Assets:	188		188		271
Segment Totals | Turkey
Segment Information
Total Assets:	483		483		448
Segment Totals | All Other
Segment Information
Total Assets:	5		5		6
Corporate Items
Segment Information
Operating Income (Loss):	(6)	$ (3)	(16)	$ (14)
Total Assets:	$ 1,367		$ 1,367		$ 1,362