10-Q

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 5, 2016

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 April 2, 2016

or

☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from                    to                   .

Commission file number 001-32316

B&G FOODS, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	13-3918742
(State or other jurisdiction of	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
4 Gatehall Drive, Parsippany, New Jersey	07054
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (973) 401-6500

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 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 ☐	Smaller reporting company ☐
		(Do not check if a 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 ☒

As of May 5, 2016, the registrant had 62,640,242 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, issued and outstanding.

B&G Foods, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Index

		Page No.
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION		1
	Item 1.Financial Statements (Unaudited)	1
	Consolidated Balance Sheets	1
	Consolidated Statements of Operations	2
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	3
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	4
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	5
	Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	24
	Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	35
	Item 4. Controls and Procedures	36
PART II OTHER INFORMATION		37
	Item 1. Legal Proceedings	37
	Item 1A. Risk Factors	37
	Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	37
	Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities	37
	Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures	37
	Item 5. Other Information	37
	Item 6. Exhibits	37
SIGNATURE		38

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PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements (Unaudited)

B&G Foods, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

	April 2, 2016		January 2, 2016
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	65,180	$	5,246
Trade accounts receivable, net		72,584		69,712
Inventories		260,517		312,880
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		58,488		67,517
Income tax receivable		—		2,514
Deferred income taxes		5,224		5,292
Total current assets		461,993		463,161
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $152,067 and $146,337		162,629		163,642
Goodwill		473,145		473,145
Other intangibles, net		1,438,932		1,442,340
Other assets		1,895		1,332
Total assets	$	2,538,594	$	2,543,620
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	$	41,772	$	49,593
Accrued expenses		39,133		31,233
Current portion of long-term debt		—		33,750
Income tax payable		4,412		—
Dividends payable		26,309		20,292
Total current liabilities		111,626		134,868
Long-term debt		1,545,825		1,697,771
Other liabilities		2,346		3,212
Deferred income taxes		259,927		250,084
Total liabilities		1,919,724		2,085,935
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share. Authorized 1,000,000 shares; no shares issued or outstanding		—		—
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share. Authorized 125,000,000 shares; 62,640,242 and 57,976,744 shares issued and outstanding as of April 2, 2016 and January 2, 2016		626		580
Additional paid-in capital		288,269		162,568
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(10,454)		(12,696)
Retained earnings		340,429		307,233
Total stockholders’ equity		618,870		457,685
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	2,538,594	$	2,543,620

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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B&G Foods, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 2,		April 4,
	2016		2015
Net sales	$	352,978	$	217,122
Cost of goods sold		237,063		149,725
Gross profit		115,915		67,397
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses		39,638		22,848
Amortization expense		3,408		2,673
Operating income		72,869		41,876
Other income and expenses:
Interest expense, net		19,135		11,539
Loss on extinguishment of debt		2,836		—
Other income		(1,929)		—
Income before income tax expense		52,827		30,337
Income tax expense		19,631		10,770
Net income	$	33,196	$	19,567
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		599,001		53,759
Diluted		59,103		53,800
Basic and diluted earnings per share	$	0.56	$	0.36
Cash dividends declared per share	$	0.42	$	0.34

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 2,		April 4,
	2016		2015
Net income	$	33,196	$	19,567
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments		2,153		(104)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost and pension deferrals, net of tax		89		119
Other comprehensive income		2,242		15
Comprehensive income	$	35,438	$	19,582

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 2,		April 4,
	2016		2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	33,196	$	19,567
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		9,004		6,544
Amortization of deferred debt financing costs and bond discount		1,468		879
Deferred income taxes		9,854		4,619
Loss on extinguishment of debt		2,836		—
Share-based compensation expense		1,098		1,183
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation		(343)		(518)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of businesses acquired:
Trade accounts receivable		(2,606)		139
Inventories		53,807		(535)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		9,410		2,001
Income tax receivable/payable		7,486		9,815
Other assets		(420)		(3)
Trade accounts payable		(7,740)		(11,774)
Accrued expenses		7,665		7,842
Other liabilities		(866)		(1,078)
Net cash provided by operating activities		123,849		38,681
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures		(5,120)		(3,206)
Net cash used in investing activities		(5,120)		(3,206)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term debt		(150,000)		(3,750)
Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility		(50,000)		—
Borrowings under revolving credit facility		10,000		10,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net		152,025		—
Dividends paid		(20,292)		(18,246)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation		343		518
Payments of tax withholding on behalf of employees for net share settlement of share-based compensation		(1,410)		(1,750)
Net cash used in financing activities		(59,334)		(13,228)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents		539		(67)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		59,934		22,180
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		5,246		1,490
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	65,180	$	23,670
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash interest payments	$	10,260	$	2,561
Cash income tax payments (refunds)	$	2,559	$	(3,648)
Non-cash transactions:
Dividends declared and not yet paid	$	26,309	$	18,278
Accruals related to purchases of property, plant and equipment	$	1,376	$	—

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(1)Nature of Operations

B&G Foods, Inc. is a holding company whose principal assets are the shares of capital stock of its subsidiaries.  Unless the context requires otherwise, references in this report to “B&G Foods,” “our company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to B&G Foods, Inc. and its subsidiaries.  Our financial statements are presented on a consolidated basis.

We operate in a single industry segment and manufacture, sell and distribute a diverse portfolio of high-quality shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.  Our products include frozen and canned vegetables, hot cereals, fruit spreads, canned meats and beans, bagel chips, spices, seasonings, hot sauces, wine vinegar, maple syrup, molasses, salad dressings, pizza crusts, Mexican-style sauces, dry soups, taco shells and kits, salsas, pickles, peppers, tomato-based products, puffed corn and rice snacks, nut clusters and other specialty products.  Our products are marketed under many recognized brands, including Ac’cent,  B&G,  B&M,  Baker’s Joy,  Bear CreekCountry Kitchens,  Brer Rabbit,  Canoleo,  Cary’s,  Cream of Rice,  Cream of Wheat,  Devonsheer,  Don Pepino,  Emeril’s,  Grandma’s Molasses,  Green Giant,  JJ Flats,  Joan of Arc,  Las Palmas,  Le Sueur,  MacDonald’s,  Mama Mary’s,  Maple Grove Farms of Vermont,  Molly McButter,  Mrs. Dash,  New York Flatbreads,  New York Style,  Old London,  Original Tings,  Ortega,  Pirate’s Booty,  Polaner,  Red Devil,  Regina,  Rickland Orchards,  Sa-són,  Sclafani,  Smart Puffs,  Spring Tree,  Sugar Twin,  Trappey’s,  TrueNorth,  Underwood,  Vermont Maid and Wright’s.  We also sell and distribute Static Guard, a household product brand. We compete in the retail grocery, food service, specialty, private label, club and mass merchandiser channels of distribution.  We sell and distribute our products directly and via a network of independent brokers and distributors to supermarket chains, food service outlets, mass merchants, warehouse clubs, non-food outlets and specialty distributors.

(2)Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Fiscal Year

Typically, our fiscal quarters and fiscal year consist of 13 and 52 weeks, respectively, ending on the Saturday closest to December 31 in the case of our fiscal year and fourth fiscal quarter, and on the Saturday closest to the end of the corresponding calendar quarter in the case of our fiscal quarters.  As a result, a 53rd week is added to our fiscal year every five or six years.  In a 53-week fiscal year our fourth fiscal quarter contains 14 weeks.  Our fiscal year ending December 31, 2016 (fiscal 2016) and our fiscal year ended January 2, 2016 (fiscal 2015) each contain 52 weeks.  Each quarter of fiscal 2016 and 2015 contains 13 weeks.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements for the thirteen week periods ended April 2, 2016 (first quarter of 2016) and April 4, 2015 (first quarter of 2015) have been prepared by our company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and include the accounts of B&G Foods, Inc. and its subsidiaries.  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.  However, our management believes, to the best of their knowledge, that the disclosures herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.  All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.  The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal and recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly our consolidated financial position as of April 2, 2016, and the results of our operations, comprehensive income and cash flows for the first quarter of each of 2016 and 2015.  Our results of operations for the first quarter of 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.  We have evaluated subsequent events for disclosure through the date of issuance of the accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements. The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

(2)Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2015 filed with the SEC on March 2, 2016.  Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires our management to make a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Some of the more significant estimates and assumptions made by management involve trade and consumer promotion expenses; allowances for excess, obsolete and unsaleable inventories; pension benefits; acquisition accounting fair value allocations; the recoverability of goodwill, other intangible assets, property, plant and equipment and deferred tax assets; and the determination of the useful life of customer relationship and amortizable trademark intangibles.  Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates and assumptions.

Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, including the current economic environment.  We adjust such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate.  Volatility in the credit and equity markets can increase the uncertainty inherent in such estimates and assumptions.

Newly Adopted Accounting Standards

In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued a new accounting standards update (ASU) that requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the debt liability, similar to the presentation of debt discounts.  The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We adopted the provisions of this ASU at the beginning of fiscal 2016 and applied the required changes in accounting principle on a restrospective basis. Accordingly, in our consolidated balance sheet as of January 2, 2016, $28.1 million of unamortized deferring financing costs were reclassified from other assets to long-term debt. The update impacted presentation and disclosure only, and therefore, the adoption of this ASU did not have any impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In March 2016, the FASB issued a new ASU that provides for the simplification of several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment awards, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the impact of this new standard.

In February 2016, the FASB issued a new ASU that requires lessees to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for those leases classified as operating leases under current guidance. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the impact of this new standard. 

In November 2015, the FASB issued a new ASU that requires deferred tax assets and liabilities to be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The update impacts balance sheet presentation and disclosure only, and

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

(2)Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

therefore, the adoption of this ASU will not have any impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

(3)Acquisitions

On November 2, 2015, we completed the acquisition of the Green Giant and Le Sueur brands from General Mills, Inc. for a purchase price of $765 million in cash plus an inventory adjustment at closing of $57.8 million. We refer to this acquisition as the “Green Giant acquisition.”  In connection with the acquisition, as of April 2, 2016 and January 2, 2016, we had receivables related to an ongoing transition services agreement with General Mills, of $46.2 million and $52.6 million, respectively, included in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

On July 10, 2015, we acquired Spartan Foods of America, Inc., and related entities, including the Mama Mary’s brand, from Linsalata Capital Partners and certain other sellers for a purchase price of $51.0 million in cash. We refer to this acquisition as the “Mama Mary’s acquisition.”

We have accounted for each of these acquisitions using the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, have included the assets acquired, liabilities assumed and results of operations in our consolidated financial statements from the respective date of acquisition.  The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired represents goodwill. Unamortizable trademarks are deemed to have an indefinite useful life and are not amortized. Customer relationship intangibles and amortizable trademarks acquired are amortized over 10 to 20 years. Seed technology assets acquired in the Green Giant acquisition are amortized over a period of 5 years. Goodwill and other intangible assets, except in the case of the Mama Mary’s acquisition, are deductible for income tax purposes.  Inventory has been recorded at estimated selling price less costs of disposal and a reasonable selling profit and the property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets (including trademarks, customer relationships and other intangibles) acquired have been recorded at fair value as determined by our management with the assistance of a third-party valuation specialist.  See Note 5, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.”

The following table sets forth the preliminary allocation of the Green Giant acquisition purchase price to the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired at the date of acquisition. The preliminary purchase price allocation may be adjusted as a result of the finalization of our purchase price allocation procedures related to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed.  We anticipate completing the purchase price allocation before or during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016.

Green Giant Acquisition (dollars in thousands):
Purchase Price:
Cash paid	$	822,786
Total	$	822,786
Preliminary Allocation:
Trademarks—unamortizable intangible assets		422,000
Inventory		239,693
Goodwill		84,221
Customer relationship intangibles—amortizable intangible assets		38,000
Property, Plant and Equipment		44,244
Seed technology intangibles—amortizable intangible assets		2,000
Other working capital		(7,372)
Total	$	822,786

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

(3)Acquisitions (Continued)

The following table sets forth the preliminary allocation of the Mama Mary’s acquisition purchase price to the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired at the date of acquisition.  The preliminary purchase price allocation may be adjusted as a result of the finalization of our purchase price allocation procedures related to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed.  We anticipate completing the purchase price allocation during the second quarter of 2016.

Mama Mary’s Acquisition (dollars in thousands):
Purchase Price:
Cash paid	$	51,025
Total	$	51,025
Preliminary Allocation:
Trademarks—unamortizable intangible assets		38,900
Goodwill		18,335
Customer relationship intangibles—amortizable intangible assets		4,800
Property, Plant and Equipment		1,900
Short-term deferred income tax assets		2,961
Other working capital		(619)
Long-term deferred income tax liabilities, net		(15,252)
Total	$	51,025

Unaudited Pro Forma Summary of Operations

The following pro forma summary of operations for the first quarter of 2015 presents our operations as if the Green Giant acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of fiscal 2015.  In addition to including the results of operations of this acquisition, the pro forma information gives effect to the interest on additional borrowings and the amortization of customer relationship and seed technology intangibles.

	Thirteen
	Weeks Ended
	April 4, 2015
	(dollars in thousands,
	except per share data)
Net sales	$	358,509
Net income		25,134
Basic and diluted earnings per share	$	0.47

The pro forma information presented above does not purport to be indicative of the results that actually would have been attained had the Green Giant acquisition occurred as of the beginning of fiscal 2015, and is not intended to be a projection of future results.

The Mama Mary’s acquisition was not material to our consolidated results of operations or financial position and, therefore, pro forma financial information is not presented.

(4)Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market and include direct material, direct labor, overhead, warehousing and product transfer costs.  Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out and average cost methods.  Inventories have been reduced by an allowance for excess, obsolete and unsaleable inventories.  The allowance is an estimate based on management’s review of inventories on hand compared to estimated future usage and sales.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

(4)Inventories (Continued)

Inventories consist of the following, as of the dates indicated (in thousands):

	April 2, 2016		January 2, 2016
Raw materials and packaging	$	33,063	$	32,143
Work-in-process		90,465		123,817
Finished goods		136,989		156,920
Total	$	260,517	$	312,880

(5)Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The carrying amounts of goodwill and other intangible assets, as of the dates indicated, consist of the following (in thousands):

	As of April 2, 2016						As of January 2, 2016
	Gross Carrying		Accumulated		Net Carrying		Gross Carrying		Accumulated		Net Carrying
	Amount		Amortization		Amount		Amount		Amortization		Amount
Amortizable Intangible Assets
Trademarks	$	12,056	$	2,039	$	10,017	$	12,056	$	1,806	$	10,250
Customer relationships		235,713		71,566		164,147		235,713		68,591		167,122
Seed technology		2,000		333		1,667		2,000		133		1,867
	$	249,769	$	73,938	$	175,831	$	249,769	$	70,530	$	179,239
Unamortizable Intangible Assets
Goodwill	$	473,145					$	473,145
Trademarks	$	1,263,101					$	1,263,101

Amortization expense associated with amortizable intangible assets for the first quarter of 2016 and first quarter of 2015 was  $3.4 million and $2.7 million, respectively, and is recorded in operating expenses. We expect to recognize an additional $10.2 million of amortization expense associated with our amortizable intangible assets during the remainder of fiscal 2016, and thereafter $13.4 million, $13.1 million, $13.0 million and $12.9 million of amortization expense in fiscal years 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

See Note 3, “Acquisitions.”

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

(6)Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consists of the following, as of the dates indicated (in thousands):

	April 2, 2016		January 2, 2016
Revolving credit facility	$	—	$	40,000
Tranche A term loans due 2019		233,640		273,750
Tranche B term loans due 2022		640,110		750,000
4.625% senior notes due 2021		700,000		700,000
Unamortized deferred financing costs		(24,538)		(28,095)
Unamortized discount		(3,387)		(4,134)
Total long-term debt, net of unamortized deferred financing costs and discount		1,545,825		1,731,521
Current portion of long-term debt		—		(33,750)
Long-term debt, net of unamortized deferred financing costs and discount, and excluding current portion	$	1,545,825	$	1,697,771

As of April 2, 2016, the aggregate contractual maturities of long-term debt are as follows (in thousands):

Years ending December:
2016	$	—
2017		10,515
2018		76,875
2019		146,250
2020		—
Thereafter		1,340,110
Total	$	1,573,750

Senior Secured Credit Agreement.  During the first quarter of 2016, we made an optional prepayment of $40.1 million aggregate principal amount of our tranche A term loans and $109.9 million aggregate principal amount of our tranche B term loans using the proceeds of a common stock offering.  See Note 8, “Stockholders’ Equity.”

At April 2, 2016, $233.6 million of tranche A term loans and $640.1 million of tranche B term loans were outstanding under our credit agreement.  There were no revolving loans outstanding under the credit agreement at April 2, 2016.

At April 2, 2016, the available borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facility, net of outstanding letters of credit of $2.0 million, was $498.0 million. Proceeds of the revolving credit facility may be used for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions of targets in the same or a similar line of business as our company, subject to specified criteria.  We are required to pay a commitment fee of 0.50% per annum on the unused portion of the revolving credit facility.  The maximum letter of credit capacity under the revolving credit facility is $50.0 million, with a fronting fee of 0.25% per annum for all outstanding letters of credit and a letter of credit fee equal to the applicable margin for revolving loans that are Eurodollar (LIBOR) loans. The revolving credit facility matures on June 5, 2019.

The tranche A term loans are subject to principal amortization. $10.5 million is due and payable in fiscal 2017 and $76.9 million is due and payable in fiscal 2018.  The balance of all borrowings under the tranche A term loan facility, or $146.2 million, is due and payable at maturity on June 5, 2019.  The entire $640.1 million principal amount of tranche B term loans outstanding are due and payable at maturity on November 2, 2022.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

(6)Long-Term Debt (Continued)

We may prepay the term loans or permanently reduce the revolving credit facility commitment under the credit agreement at any time without premium or penalty (other than customary “breakage” costs with respect to the early termination of LIBOR loans).  Subject to certain exceptions, the credit agreement provides for mandatory prepayment upon certain asset dispositions or casualty events and issuances of indebtedness.

Interest under the revolving credit facility, including any outstanding letters of credit, and under the tranche A term loan facility, is determined based on alternative rates that we may choose in accordance with the credit agreement, including a base rate per annum plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.50% to 1.00%, and LIBOR plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.50% to 2.00%, in each case depending on our consolidated leverage ratio. At April 2, 2016, the tranche A term loan interest rate was approximately 2.43%.  There were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility at April 2, 2016.

Interest under the tranche B term loan facility is determined based on alternative rates that we may choose in accordance with the credit agreement, including a base rate per annum plus an applicable margin of 2.00%, and LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 3.00%. At April 2, 2016, the tranche B term loan interest rate was approximately 3.75%.

Our obligations under the credit agreement are jointly and severally and fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior basis by all of our existing and certain future domestic subsidiaries. The credit agreement is secured by substantially all of our and our domestic subsidiaries’ assets except our and our domestic subsidiaries’ real property. The credit agreement contains customary restrictive covenants, subject to certain permitted amounts and exceptions, including covenants limiting our ability to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends and make other restricted payments, repurchase shares of our outstanding stock and create certain liens.

The credit agreement also contains certain financial maintenance covenants, which, among other things, specify a maximum consolidated leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio, each ratio as defined in the credit agreement. Our consolidated leverage ratio (defined as the ratio of our consolidated net debt, as of the last day of any period of four consecutive fiscal quarters to our adjusted EBITDA for such period), may not exceed 6.75 to 1.00 for the first quarter of 2016 through the fourth quarter of 2016; and 6.50 to 1.00 for the first quarter of 2017 and thereafter.  We are also required to maintain a consolidated interest coverage ratio of at least 1.75 to 1.00 as of the last day of any period of four consecutive fiscal quarters.  As of April 2, 2016, we were in compliance with all of the covenants, including the financial covenants, in the credit agreement.

The credit agreement also provides for an incremental term loan and revolving loan facility, pursuant to which we may request that the lenders under the credit agreement, and potentially other lenders, provide unlimited additional amounts of term loans or revolving loans or both on terms substantially consistent with those provided under the credit agreement.  Among other things, the utilization of the incremental facility is conditioned on our ability to meet a maximum senior secured leverage ratio of 4.00 to 1.00, and a sufficient number of lenders or new lenders agreeing to participate in the facility.

4.625% Senior Notes due 2021.On June 4, 2013, we issued $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.625% senior notes due 2021 at a price to the public of 100% of their face value.

Interest on the 4.625% senior notes is payable on June 1 and December 1 of each year.  The 4.625% senior notes will mature on June 1, 2021, unless earlier retired or redeemed.  On or after June 1, 2016, we may redeem some or all of the 4.625% senior notes at a redemption price of 103.469% beginning June 1, 2016 and thereafter at prices declining annually to 100% on or after June 1, 2019, in each case plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of

redemption.  We may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the 4.625% senior notes prior to June 1, 2016 with the net proceeds from certain equity offerings at a redemption price of 104.625% plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption.  We may also redeem some or all of the 4.625% senior notes at any time prior to June 1, 2016 at a redemption price equal to the make-whole amount set forth in the indenture governing the 4.625% senior notes.  In addition, if we undergo a change of control or upon certain asset sales, we may be required to offer to

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repurchase the 4.625% senior notes at the repurchase price set forth in the indenture plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase.

We may also, from time to time, seek to retire the 4.625% senior notes through cash repurchases of the 4.625% senior notes and/or exchanges of the 4.625% senior notes for equity securities, in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise.  Such repurchases or exchanges, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors.  The amounts involved may be material.

Our obligations under the 4.625% senior notes are jointly and severally and fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior basis by all of our existing and certain future domestic subsidiaries.  The 4.625% senior notes and the subsidiary guarantees are our and the guarantors’ general unsecured obligations and are effectively junior in right of payment to all of our and the guarantors’ secured indebtedness and to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities of our non-guarantor subsidiaries; are pari passu in right of payment to all of our and the guarantors’ existing and future unsecured senior debt; and are senior in right of payment to all of our and the guarantors’ future subordinated debt.  Our foreign subsidiaries are not guarantors, and any future foreign or partially owned domestic subsidiaries will not be guarantors, of the 4.625% senior notes.

The indenture contains covenants with respect to us and the guarantors and restricts the incurrence of additional indebtedness and the issuance of capital stock; the payment of dividends or distributions on, and redemption of, capital stock; a number of other restricted payments, including certain investments; creation of specified liens, certain sale-leaseback transactions and sales of certain specified assets; fundamental changes, including consolidation, mergers and transfers of all or substantially all of our assets; and specified transactions with affiliates.  Each of the covenants is subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications.  As of April 2, 2016, we were in compliance with all of the covenants in the indenture governing the 4.625% senior notes.

Subsidiary Guarantees.  We have no assets or operations independent of our direct and indirect subsidiaries.  All of our present domestic subsidiaries jointly and severally and fully and unconditionally guarantee our long-term debt.  There are no significant restrictions on our ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to obtain funds from our respective subsidiaries by dividend or loan.  See Note 16, “Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information.”

Accrued Interest.  At April 2, 2016 and January 2, 2016, accrued interest of $13.1 million and $5.7 million, respectively, is included in accrued expenses in the accompanying unaudited consolidated balance sheets.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt.  During the first quarter of 2016, we incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt in connection with the repayment of $40.1 million aggregate principal amount of our tranche A term loans and $109.9 million aggregate principal amount of our tranche B term loans. The loss on extinguishment includes the write-off of deferred debt financing costs of $2.2 million and the write-off of unamortized discount of $0.6 million.

(7)Fair Value Measurements

The authoritative accounting literature relating to fair value measurements defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). The accounting literature outlines a valuation framework and creates a fair value hierarchy in order to increase the consistency and comparability of fair value measurements and the related disclosures. Under generally accepted accounting principles, certain assets and liabilities must be measured at fair value, and the accounting literature details the disclosures that are required for items measured at fair value.

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(7)Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

Financial assets and liabilities are measured using inputs from the three levels of the fair value hierarchy under the accounting literature.  The three levels are as follows:

Level 1—Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Observable inputs other than Level 1 quoted prices, such as quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value driver is observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that reflect our assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

Cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, income tax receivable, trade accounts payable, accrued expenses, income tax payable and dividends payable are reflected in the consolidated balance sheets at carrying value, which approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

The carrying values and fair values of our revolving credit loans, term loans and senior notes as of April 2, 2016 and January 2, 2016 are as follows (in thousands):

		April 2, 2016						January 2, 2016
	Carrying Value			Fair Value			Carrying Value			Fair Value
Revolving Credit Loans		—			—			40,000			40,000	(1)
Tranche A Term Loans due 2019		233,279	(2)		232,113	(1)		273,285	(2)		272,381	(1)
Tranche B Term Loans due 2022		637,084	(3)		637,880	(1)		746,331	(3)		749,063	(1)
4.625% Senior Notes due 2021		700,000			700,000	(4)		700,000			691,250	(4)

(1) Fair values are estimated based on Level 2 inputs, which were quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active.

(2) The carrying values of the tranche A term loans are net of discount.  At April 2, 2016 and January 2, 2016, the face amounts of the tranche A term loans were $233.6 million and $273.8 million, respectively.

(3) The carrying values of the tranche B term loans are net of discount.  At April 2, 2016 and January 2, 2016, the face amounts of the tranche B term loans were $640.1 million and $750.0 million, respectively.

(4) Fair values are estimated based on quoted market prices.

There was no Level 3 activity during the first quarter of 2016 or 2015.

(8)Stockholders’ Equity

Common Stock Offering.  On March 15, 2016, we completed an underwritten public offering of 4,600,000 shares of our common stock at a price to the public of $33.55 per share. The proceeds of the offering were $152.0 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses. The offering was made by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement included as part of an effective shelf registration statement previously filed with the SEC. We used the net proceeds of the offering to repay a portion of our long-term debt. See Note 6, “Long-Term Debt.”

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(9)Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL) as of April 2, 2016 and April 4, 2015 are as follows (in thousands):

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Affected Line Item in the
	April 2,		April 4,		Statement Where Net Income
Details about AOCL Components	2016		2015		is Presented
Defined benefit pension plan items
Amortization of prior service cost	$	11	$	11	See (1) below
Amortization of unrecognized loss		132		176	See (1) below
		143		187	Total before tax
		(54)		(68)	Income tax expense
Total reclassification	$	89	$	119	Net of tax

(1) These items are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost.  See Note 10, “Pension Benefits” for additional information.

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of April 2, 2016 is as follows (in thousands):

			Foreign Currency
	Defined Benefit		Translation
	Pension Plan Items		Adjustments		Total
Beginning balance	$	(8,712)	$	(3,984)	$	(12,696)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		—		2,153		2,153
Amounts reclassified from AOCL		89		—		89
Net current period other comprehensive income		89		2,153		2,242
Ending balance	$	(8,623)	$	(1,831)	$	(10,454)

(10)Pension Benefits

Company Sponsored Defined Benefit Pension Plans.  Net periodic pension costs for company sponsored defined benefit pension plans for the first quarter of 2016 and 2015 include the following components (in thousands):

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 2,		April 4,
	2016		2015
Service cost—benefits earned during the period	$	873	$	1,001
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation		692		640
Expected return on plan assets		(1,096)		(1,042)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost		11		11
Amortization of unrecognized loss		132		176
Net periodic pension cost	$	612	$	786

During the first quarter of 2016, we made $1.8 million of defined benefit pension plan contributions. We plan to make approximately $1.7 million of additional contributions during the remainder of fiscal 2016.

Multi-Employer Defined Benefit Pension Plan.  We also contribute to the Bakery and Confectionery Union and Industry International Pension Fund (EIN 52-6118572, Plan No. 001), a multi-employer defined benefit pension plan, sponsored by the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM).  The plan provides multiple plan benefits with corresponding contribution rates that are collectively bargained between participating employers and their affiliated BCTGM local unions.

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(10)Pension Benefits (Continued)

We were notified that for the plan year beginning January 1, 2012, the plan was in critical status and classified in the Red Zone.  As of the date of the accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements, the plan remains in critical status.  The law requires that all contributing employers pay to the plan a surcharge to help correct the plan’s financial situation.  The amount of the surcharge is equal to a percentage of the amount an employer is otherwise required to contribute to the plan under the applicable collective bargaining agreement.  During the second quarter of 2015, we agreed to a collective bargaining agreement that, among other things, implements a rehabilitation plan.  As a result, our contributions to the plan are expected to increase by at least 5% per year.

B&G Foods made contributions to the plan of $0.2 million in the first quarter of 2016 and expects to pay surcharges of less than $0.1 million in fiscal 2016 assuming consistent hours are worked.  B&G Foods contributed $0.8 million in fiscal 2015 and paid less than $0.1 million in surcharges. These contributions represented less than five percent of total contributions made to the plan.

(11)Commitments and Contingencies

Operating Leases.  As of April 2, 2016, future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases in effect at quarter-end (with initial lease terms in excess of one year) for the periods set forth below were as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal year ending:
2016	$	6,169
2017		5,580
2018		5,384
2019		5,276
2020		4,285
Thereafter		3,687
Total	$	30,381

Legal Proceedings.  We are from time to time involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings involving product liability claims, product labeling claims, worker’s compensation and other employee claims, and tort and other general liability claims, as well as trademark, copyright, patent infringement and related claims and legal actions. While we cannot predict with certainty the results of these claims and legal actions in which we are currently or in the future may be involved, we do not expect that the ultimate disposition of any currently pending claims or actions will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

B&G Foods has been named as a defendant in a putative class action lawsuit filed by The Weston Firm on behalf of Troy Walker in August 2015 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.  The lawsuit alleges that our company has violated California’s Consumer Legal Remedies Act and Unfair Competition Law, with respect to the advertising, marketing and labeling of certain Ortega taco shells.  Specifically, the plaintiff alleges, among other things, that the products are deceptively marketed because the products are labeled “0g trans fat” on the front of the package and contain partially hydrogenated oil.  The complaint seeks monetary damages, injunctive relief and attorneys’ fees.  We have been vigorously defending this lawsuit and believe that the plaintiff’s claims are without merit and that the products are and have at all times been properly labeled in compliance with applicable law.  We also believe the claims are moot because, among other things, we began transitioning away from partially hydrogenated oil in these products before first being contacted by The Weston Firm and we no longer use partially hydrogenated oil in these products.  On February 8, 2016, the court ruled on our motion to dismiss, dismissing all of the plaintiff’s labeling claims and agreeing with our position that any claim for removal of partially hydrogenated oil would be moot after B&G Foods has done so.  Under the court’s ruling, the plaintiff’s only surviving claims relate to his alleged use of these

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products.  These claims have been stayed, however, pending further guidance from the FDA, which has already stated that companies may continue to use partially hydrogenated oil through at least 2018.  The plaintiff has filed an appeal to the Ninth Circuit.  Based upon information currently available, we do not believe the ultimate resolution of this matter will have a material adverse effect on B&G Foods’ consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

Environmental.  We are subject to environmental laws and regulations in the normal course of business. We did not make any material expenditures during the first quarter of 2016 or 2015 in order to comply with environmental laws and regulations. Based on our experience to date, management believes that the future cost of compliance with existing environmental laws and regulations (and liability for any known environmental conditions) will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity. However, we cannot predict what environmental or health and safety legislation or regulations will be enacted in the future or how existing or future laws or regulations will be enforced, administered or interpreted, nor can we predict the amount of future expenditures that may be required in order to comply with such environmental or health and safety laws or regulations or to respond to such environmental claims.

Collective Bargaining Agreements.  As of April 2, 2016, approximately 1,192 of our 1,981 employees, or 60%, were covered by collective bargaining agreements. During the first quarter of 2016, we reached an agreement in principal with the Drivers, Salesmen, Warehousemen, Milk Processors, Cannery, Dairy Employees and Helpers Union, Local No. 695, to extend for an additional five-year period ending March 27, 2021, a collective bargaining agreement that covers approximately 181 employees at our Stoughton, Wisconsin manufacturing facility.  The new agreement has been ratified by the union employees at the facility. None of our collective bargaining agreements are scheduled to expire within one year.

Severance and Change of Control Agreements.  We have employment agreements with each of our seven executive officers. The agreements generally continue until terminated by the executive or by us, and provide for severance payments under certain circumstances, including termination by us without cause (as defined in the agreements) or as a result of the employee’s death or disability, or termination by us or a deemed termination upon a change of control (as defined in the agreements). Severance benefits generally include payments for salary continuation, continuation of health care and insurance benefits, present value of additional pension credits and, in the case of a change of control, accelerated vesting under compensation plans and, in certain cases, potential gross up payments for excise tax liability.

Ortega and Las Palmas Recall.  On November 14, 2014, we announced a voluntary recall for certain Ortega and Las Palmas products after learning that one or more of the spice ingredients purchased from a third party supplier contained peanuts and almonds, allergens that are not declared on the products’ ingredient statements.  A significant majority of the costs of this recall were incurred in the fourth quarter of 2014.  The cost impact of this recall during the first quarter of 2015 was $1.5 million, of which $0.8 million was recorded as a decrease in net sales related to customer refunds; $0.5 million was recorded as an increase in cost of goods sold primarily related to costs associated with product retrieval, destruction charges and customer fees; and $0.2 million was recorded as an increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses related to administrative costs.  The charges we recorded are based upon costs incurred to date. There was no material cost impact of this recall during the first quarter of 2016, and we do not expect future expenses, if any, to be material.

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(12)Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding.  Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus all additional shares of common stock that would have been outstanding if potentially dilutive shares of common stock had been issued upon the exercise of stock options or in connection with performance shares that may be earned under long-term incentive awards as of the grant date, in the case of the stock options, and as of the beginning of the period, in the case of the performance shares, using the treasury stock method.  For the first quarter of 2016 there were 38,729 and for the first quarter of 2015 there were 429,892 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted average shares outstanding because the effect would have been anti-dilutive on diluted earnings per share.

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 2,		April 4,
	2016		2015
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		59,000,682		53,758,649
Net effect of potentially dilutive share-based compensation awards		102,667		40,860
Diluted		59,103,349		53,799,509

(13)Business and Credit Concentrations and Geographic Information

Our exposure to credit loss in the event of non-payment of accounts receivable by customers is estimated in the amount of the allowance for doubtful accounts.  We perform ongoing credit evaluations of the financial condition of our customers.  Our top ten customers accounted for approximately 56.8% and 52.6% of consolidated net sales for the first quarter of 2016 and 2015, respectively.  Our top ten customers accounted for approximately 47.9% and 53.5% of our consolidated trade accounts receivables as of April 2, 2016and January 2, 2016, respectively. Other than Wal-Mart, which accounted for 25.2% and 20.1% of our consolidated net sales for the first quarter of 2016 and 2015, respectively, no single customer accounted for more than 10.0% of our consolidated net sales for the first quarter of 2016 or 2015. Other than Wal-Mart, which accounted for 17.4% and 19.3% of our consolidated trade accounts receivables as of April 2, 2016and January 2, 2016, respectively, no single customer accounted for more than 10.0% of our consolidated trade accounts receivables.  As of April 2, 2016, we do not believe we have any significant concentration of credit risk with respect to our consolidated trade accounts receivable with any single customer whose failure or nonperformance would materially affect our results other than as described above with respect to Wal-Mart.

During the first quarter of 2016 and 2015, our sales to customers in foreign countries represented approximately 9.0% and 3.3%, respectively, of net sales.  Our foreign sales are primarily to customers in Canada.

(14)Share-Based Payments

Our company makes annual grants of stock options and performance share long-term incentive awards (LTIAs) to our executive officers and certain other members of senior management.  The performance share LTIAs entitle the participants to earn shares of common stock upon the attainment of certain performance goals.  In addition, our non-employee directors receive annual equity grants as part of their non-employee director compensation.

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(14)Share-Based Payments (Continued)

The following table details our stock option activity for the first quarter of fiscal 2016:

		Weighted		Weighted Average	Aggregate
		Average		Contractual Life	Intrinsic
	Options	Exercise Price		Remaining (Years)	Value
Outstanding at beginning of fiscal 2016	501,698	$	30.20
Granted	195,799	$	34.00
Exercised	—		—
Forfeited	—		—
Outstanding at end of first quarter of 2016	697,497	$	31.27	9.1	$	2,511.7
Exercisable at end of first quarter of 2016	—		—	—		—

The fair value of the options was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model utilizing certain assumptions.  Expected volatility was based on both historical and implied volatilities of our common stock over the estimated expected term of the award. The expected term of the options granted represents the period of time that options were expected to be outstanding and is based on the “simplified method” in accordance with accounting guidance. We utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the options as we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term. The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the options.

	2016		2015
Weighted average grant date fair value	$	5.03	$	6.00
Expected volatility		27.7%		36.0%
Expected term		6.5 years		6.5 years
Risk-free interest rate		1.7%		1.6% - 1.9%
Dividend yield		4.9%		4.7% - 4.9%

The following table sets forth the compensation expense recognized for share-based payments (performance share LTIAs, stock options, non-employee director stock grants and other share based payments) during the first quarter of 2016 and 2015 and where that expense is reflected in our consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 2,		April 4,
Consolidated Statements of Operations Location	2016		2015
Compensation expense included in cost of goods sold	$	231	$	260
Compensation expense included in selling, general and administrative expenses		867		923
Total compensation expense for share-based payments	$	1,098	$	1,183

As of April 2, 2016, there was $5.1 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to performance share LTIAs, which is expected to be recognized over the next 2.75 years and $2.6 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options, which is expected to be recognized over the next three years.

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(14)Share-Based Payments (Continued)

The following table details the activity in our non-vested performance share LTIAs for the first quarter of 2016:

		Weighted Average
	Number of	Grant Date Fair
	Performance Shares (1)	Value (per share)(2)
Beginning of fiscal 2016	368,274	$	26.16
Granted	173,646	$	29.04
Vested	(101,094)	$	28.24
Forfeited	—	$	—
End of first quarter of 2016	440,826	$	26.82

(1) Solely for purposes of this table, the number of performance shares is based on the participants earning the maximum number of performance shares (i.e., 200% of the target number of performance shares).

(2) The fair value of the awards was determined based upon the closing price of our common stock on the applicable measurement dates (i.e., the deemed grant dates for accounting purposes) reduced by the present value of expected dividends using the risk-free interest-rate as the award holders are not entitled to dividends or dividend equivalents during the vesting period.

The following table details the number of shares of common stock issued by our company during the first quarter of 2016 and 2015 upon the vesting of performance share long-term incentive awards and other share based compensation(dollars in thousands):

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 2,		April 4,
	2016		2015
Number of performance shares vested		101,094		153,195
Shares withheld to fund statutory minimum tax withholding		37,596		58,243
Total shares of common stock issued		63,498		94,952
Excess tax benefit recorded to additional paid in capital	$	343	$	518

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(15)Net Sales by Brand

The following table sets forth net sales by brand (in thousands):

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 2,		April 4,
	2016		2015
Brand:(1)
Green Giant(2)	$	130,160	$	—
Ortega		36,466		39,960
Pirate Brands		24,081		23,036
Maple Grove Farms of Vermont		18,716		19,824
Cream of Wheat		17,095		16,985
Mrs. Dash		16,728		17,027
Bear Creek Country Kitchens		13,592		13,986
Mama Mary’s(3)		10,480		—
Las Palmas		9,764		9,036
Polaner		8,705		8,403
New York Style		4,680		5,306
Bloch & Guggenheimer		6,194		6,301
Spring Tree		4,995		5,352
All other brands		51,322		51,906
Total	$	352,978	$	217,122

(1) Table includes net sales for each of our brands whose fiscal 2015 net sales were equal to or exceeded 2% of our total fiscal 2016 or fiscal 2015 net sales and for all other brands in the aggregate. Net sales for each brand includes branded net sales and, if applicable, any private label and food service net sales attributable to the brand.

(2) We completed the Green Giant acquisition on November 2, 2015.

(3) We completed the Mama Mary’s acquisition on July 10, 2015.

(16)Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

As further discussed in Note 6, “Long-Term Debt,” our obligations under the 4.625% senior notes are jointly and severally and fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior basis by all of our existing and certain future domestic subsidiaries, which we refer to in this note as the guarantor subsidiaries.  Our foreign subsidiaries, which we refer to in this note as the non-guarantor subsidiaries, do not guarantee the 4.625% senior notes.

The following condensed consolidating financial information presents the condensed consolidating balance sheet as of April 2, 2016 and January 2, 2016, and the related condensed consolidating statement of operations and condensed consolidating statement of cash flows for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2016 for:

1.B&G Foods, Inc. (the Parent),

2.the guarantor subsidiaries,

3.the non-guarantor subsidiaries, and

4.the Parent and all of its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.

The information includes elimination entries necessary to consolidate the Parent with the guarantor subsidiaries and non-guarantor subsidiaries.  The guarantor subsidiaries and non-guarantor subsidiaries are presented on a combined basis.  The principal elimination entries eliminate investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions.  Separate financial information for each of the guarantor subsidiaries and non-guarantor subsidiaries are not presented because management believes such financial statements would not be meaningful to investors.

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(Unaudited)

(16)Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

As of April 2, 2016

(In thousands)

			Guarantor		Non-Guarantor
	Parent		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—	$	61,576	$	3,604	$	—	$	65,180
Trade accounts receivable, net		—		68,396		4,188		—		72,584
Inventories, net		—		228,144		32,373		—		260,517
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		—		43,696		14,792		—		58,488
Income tax receivable		—		—		376		(376)		—
Deferred income taxes		—		4,924		300		—		5,224
Intercompany receivables		—		467		10,667		(11,134)		—
Total current assets				407,203		66,300		(11,510)		461,993
Property, plant and equipment, net		—		127,346		35,283		—		162,629
Goodwill		—		473,145		—		—		473,145
Other intangibles, net		—		1,438,932		—		—		1,438,932
Other assets		—		1,895		—		—		1,895
Investments in subsidiaries		2,215,542		91,265		—		(2,306,807)		—
Total assets	$	2,215,542	$	2,539,786	$	101,583	$	(2,318,317)	$	2,538,594
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	$	—	$	35,347	$	6,425	$	—	$	41,772
Accrued expenses		—		37,705		1,428		—		39,133
Income tax payable		—		2,790		1,998		(376)		4,412
Dividends payable		26,309		—		—		—		26,309
Intercompany payables		—		10,667		467		(11,134)		—
Total current liabilities		26,309		86,509		10,318		(11,510)		111,626
Long-term debt		1,570,363		(24,538)		—		—		1,545,825
Other liabilities		—		2,346		—		—		2,346
Deferred income taxes		—		259,927		—		—		259,927
Total liabilities		1,596,672		324,244		10,318		(11,510)		1,919,724
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock		—		—		—		—		—
Common stock		626		—		—		—		626
Additional paid-in capital		288,269		1,891,830		86,833		(1,978,663)		288,269
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(10,454)		(10,454)		(1,831)		12,285		(10,454)
Retained earnings		340,429		334,166		6,263		(340,429)		340,429
Total stockholders’ equity		618,870		2,215,542		91,265		(2,306,807)		618,870
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	2,215,542	$	2,539,786	$	101,583	$	(2,318,317)	$	2,538,594

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B&G Foods, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

(16)Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

As of January 2, 2016

(In thousands)

			Guarantor		Non-Guarantor
	Parent		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—	$	1,964	$	3,282	$	—	$	5,246
Trade accounts receivable, net		—		63,890		5,822		—		69,712
Inventories, net		—		277,432		35,448		—		312,880
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		—		53,242		14,275		—		67,517
Income tax receivable		—		2,611		7		(104)		2,514
Deferred income taxes		—		5,116		303		(127)		5,292
Intercompany receivables		—		4,659		—		(4,659)		—
Total current assets				408,914		59,137		(4,890)		463,161
Property, plant and equipment, net		—		128,227		35,415		—		163,642
Goodwill		—		473,145		—		—		473,145
Other intangibles, net		—		1,442,340		—		—		1,442,340
Other assets		—		1,332		—		—		1,332
Investments in subsidiaries		2,237,593		85,074		—		(2,322,667)		—
Total assets	$	2,237,593	$	2,539,032	$	94,552	$	(2,327,557)	$	2,543,620
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	$	—	$	45,646	$	3,947	$	—	$	49,593
Accrued expenses		—		30,465		872		(104)		31,233
Current portion of long-term debt		33,750		—		—		—		33,750
Income tax payable		—		—		—		—		—
Dividends payable		20,292		—		—		—		20,292
Intercompany payables		—		—		4,659		(4,659)		—
Total current liabilities		54,042		76,111		9,478		(4,763)		134,868
Long-term debt		1,725,866		(28,095)		—		—		1,697,771
Other liabilities		—		3,212		—		—		3,212
Deferred income taxes		—		250,211		—		(127)		250,084
Total liabilities		1,779,908		301,439		9,478		(4,890)		2,085,935
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock		—		—		—		—		—
Common stock		580		—		—		—		580
Additional paid-in capital		162,568		1,945,281		86,833		(2,032,114)		162,568
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(12,696)		(12,696)		(3,984)		16,680		(12,696)
Retained earnings		307,233		305,008		2,225		(307,233)		307,233
Total stockholders’ equity		457,685		2,237,593		85,074		(2,322,667)		457,685
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	2,237,593	$	2,539,032	$	94,552	$	(2,327,557)	$	2,543,620

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B&G Foods, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

(16)Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income

Thirteen Weeks Ended April 2, 2016

(In thousands)

			Guarantor		Non-Guarantor
	Parent		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Net sales	$	—	$	329,302	$	30,276	$	(6,600)	$	352,978
Cost of goods sold		—		220,026		23,637		(6,600)		237,063
Gross profit		—		109,276		6,639		—		115,915
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses		—		38,826		812		—		39,638
Amortization expense		—		3,408		—		—		3,408
Operating income		—		67,042		5,827		—		72,869
Other income and expenses:
Interest expense, net		—		19,135		—		—		19,135
Loss on extinguishment of debt		—		2,836		—		—		2,836
Other income		—		(1,929)		—		—		(1,929)
Income before income tax expense		—		47,000		5,827		—		52,827
Income tax expense		—		17,842		1,789		—		19,631
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		33,196		4,038		—		(37,234)		—
Net income	$	33,196	$	33,196	$	4,038	$	(37,234)	$	33,196
Comprehensive income	$	35,438	$	35,438	$	6,191	$	(41,629)	$	35,438

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Thirteen Weeks Ended April 2, 2016

(In thousands)

			Guarantor		Non-Guarantor
	Parent		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	—	$	108,367	$	15,482	$	—	$	123,849
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures		—		(4,280)		(840)		—		(5,120)
Net cash used in investing activities		—		(4,280)		(840)		—		(5,120)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term debt		(150,000)		—		—		—		(150,000)
Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility		(50,000)		—		—		—		(50,000)
Borrowings under revolving credit facility		10,000		—		—		—		10,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net		152,025		—		—		—		152,025
Dividends paid		(20,292)		—		—		—		(20,292)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation		—		343		—		—		343
Payments of tax withholding on behalf of employees for net share settlement of share-based compensation		—		(1,410)		—		—		(1,410)
Intercompany transactions		58,267		(43,408)		(14,859)		—		—
Net cash used in financing activities		—		(44,475)		(14,859)		—		(59,334)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents		—		—		539		—		539
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		—		59,612		322		—		59,934
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year		—		1,964		3,282		—		5,246
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	—	$	61,576	$	3,604	$	—	$	65,180

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

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.  Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth under the heading “Forward-Looking Statements” below and elsewhere in this report.  The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements and related notes for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2016 (first quarter of 2016) included elsewhere in this report and the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2016 (fiscal 2015) included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 2, 2016 (which we refer to as our 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K).

General

We manufacture, sell and distribute a diverse portfolio of branded, high quality, shelf‑stable and frozen foods and household products, many of which have leading regional or national market shares. In general, we position our branded products to appeal to the consumer desiring a high quality and reasonably priced product. We complement our branded product retail sales with institutional and food service sales and limited private label sales.

Our company has been built upon a successful track record of both organic and acquisition‑driven growth. Our goal is to continue to increase sales, profitability and cash flows through organic growth, strategic acquisitions and new product development. We intend to implement our growth strategy through the following initiatives: expanding our brand portfolio with disciplined acquisitions of complementary branded businesses, continuing to develop new products and delivering them to market quickly, leveraging our multiple channel sales and distribution system and continuing to focus on higher growth customers and distribution channels.

Since 1996, we have successfully acquired and integrated more than 40 brands into our company. Most recently, on November 2, 2015, we completed the acquisition of the Green Giant and Le Sueur brands from General Mills, Inc. On July 10, 2015, we acquired Spartan Foods of America, Inc., and related entities, including the Mama Mary’s brand, from Linsalata Capital Partners and certain other sellers. We refer to these acquisitions in this report as the “Green Giant acquisition” and the “Mama Mary’s acquisition.” Each of these recent acquisitions has been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, the assets acquired, liabilities assumed and results of operations of the acquired businesses are included in our consolidated financial statements from the respective dates of acquisition. These acquisitions and the application of the acquisition method of accounting affect comparability between periods.

We are subject to a number of challenges that may adversely affect our businesses. These challenges, which are discussed below and under the heading “Forward‑Looking Statements,” include:

Fluctuations in Commodity Prices and Production and Distribution Costs.  We purchase raw materials, including agricultural products, meat, poultry, ingredients and packaging materials from growers, commodity processors, other food companies and packaging suppliers located in U.S. and foreign locations. Raw materials and other input costs, such as fuel and transportation, are subject to fluctuations in price attributable to a number of factors. Fluctuations in commodity prices can lead to retail price volatility and intensive price competition, and can influence consumer and trade buying patterns. The cost of raw materials, fuel, labor, distribution and other costs related to our operations can increase from time to time significantly and unexpectedly.

We attempt to manage cost inflation risks by locking in prices through short‑term supply contracts and advance commodities purchase agreements and by implementing cost saving measures. We also attempt to offset rising input costs by raising sales prices to our customers. However, increases in the prices we charge our customers may lag behind rising input costs. Competitive pressures also may limit our ability to quickly raise prices in response to rising costs.

We have seen and expect to continue to see moderate cost decreases for raw materials in the marketplace during 2016 and are currently locked into our supply and prices for a majority of our most significant commodities (excluding,

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among others, maple syrup) through the remainder of fiscal 2016 at a cost decrease of less than 1% of cost of goods sold. During fiscal 2015, we had a minimal cost decrease. To the extent we are unable to avoid or offset any present or future cost increases by locking in our costs, implementing cost saving measures or increasing prices to our customers, our operating results could be materially adversely affected. In addition, if input costs begin to decline materially, customers may look for price reductions in situations where we have locked into purchases at higher costs.

Consolidation in the Retail Trade and Consequent Inventory Reductions.  As the retail grocery trade continues to consolidate and our retail customers grow larger and become more sophisticated, our retail customers may demand lower pricing and increased promotional programs. These customers are also reducing their inventories and increasing their emphasis on private label products.

Changing Consumer Preferences.  Consumers in the market categories in which we compete frequently change their taste preferences, dietary habits and product packaging preferences.

Consumer Concern Regarding Food Safety, Quality and Health.  The food industry is subject to consumer concerns regarding the safety and quality of certain food products. If consumers in our principal markets lose confidence in the safety and quality of our food products, even as a result of a product liability claim or a product recall by a food industry competitor, our business could be adversely affected.

Fluctuations in Currency Exchange Rates.  Our foreign sales are primarily to customers in Canada. Our sales to Canada are generally denominated in Canadian dollars and our sales for export to other countries are generally denominated in U.S. dollars. During the first quarter of 2016 and 2015, our net sales to customers in foreign countries represented approximately 9.0% and 3.3%, respectively, of our total net sales. We also purchase a significant majority of our maple syrup requirements from suppliers located in Québec, Canada. Any weakening of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar could significantly increase our costs relating to the production of our maple syrup products to the extent we have not purchased Canadian dollars in advance of any such weakening of the U.S. dollar or otherwise entered into a currency hedging arrangement in advance of any such weakening of the U.S. dollar. These increased costs would not be fully offset by the positive impact the change in the relative strength of the Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar would have on our net sales in Canada. Our purchases of raw materials from other foreign suppliers are generally denominated in U.S. dollars. We also operate a manufacturing facility in Irapuato, Mexico for the manufacture of Green Giant frozen products and are as a result exposed to fluctuations in the Mexican peso. Our results of operations could be adversely impacted by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Costs and expenses in Mexico are recognized in local foreign currency, and therefore we are exposed to potential gains or losses from the translation of those amounts into U.S. dollars for consolidation into our financial statements.

To confront these challenges, we continue to take steps to build the value of our brands, to improve our existing portfolio of products with new product and marketing initiatives, to reduce costs through improved productivity, to address consumer concerns about food safety, quality and health and to favorably manage currency fluctuations.

Critical Accounting Policies; Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires our management to make a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Some of the more significant estimates and assumptions made by management involve trade and consumer promotion expenses; allowances for excess, obsolete and unsaleable inventories; pension benefits; acquisition accounting fair value allocations; the recoverability of goodwill, other intangible assets, property, plant and equipment, and deferred tax assets; the determination of the useful life of customer relationship and amortizable trademark intangibles; and the accounting for share-based compensation expense.  Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates and assumptions.

In our 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K, we identified the critical accounting policies which affect our more significant estimates and assumptions used in preparing our consolidated financial statements. There have been no significant changes to these policies from those disclosed in our 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Results of Operations

The following table sets forth the percentages of net sales represented by selected items for the first quarter of each of 2016 and 2015 reflected in our consolidated statements of operations.  The comparisons of financial results are not necessarily indicative of future results:

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 2,		April 4,
	2016		2015
Statement of Operations Data:
Net sales	100.0	%	100.0	%
Cost of goods sold	67.2	%	69.0	%
Gross profit	32.8	%	31.0	%
Selling, general and administrative expenses	11.2	%	10.5	%
Amortization expense	1.0	%	1.2	%
Operating income	20.6	%	19.3	%
Interest expense, net	5.4	%	5.3	%
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0.8	%	—	%
Other income	(0.6)	%	—	%
Income before income tax expense	15.0	%	14.0	%
Income tax expense	5.6	%	5.0	%
Net income	9.4	%	9.0	%

As used in this section the terms listed below have the following meanings:

Net Sales.  Our net sales represents gross sales of products shipped to customers plus amounts charged to customers for shipping and handling, less cash discounts, coupon redemptions, slotting fees and trade promotional spending.

Gross Profit.  Our gross profit is equal to our net sales less cost of goods sold. The primary components of our cost of goods sold are cost of internally manufactured products, purchases of finished goods from co‑packers, a portion of our warehousing expenses plus freight costs to our distribution centers and to our customers.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.  Our selling, general and administrative expenses include costs related to selling our products, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Some of these costs include administrative, marketing and internal sales force employee compensation and benefits costs, consumer advertising programs, brokerage costs, a portion of our warehousing expenses, information technology and communication costs, office rent, utilities, supplies, professional services, acquisition‑related expenses and other general corporate expenses.

Amortization Expense.  Amortization expense includes the amortization expense associated with customer relationships, amortizable trademarks and other intangibles.

Net Interest Expense.  Net interest expense includes interest relating to our outstanding indebtedness, amortization of bond discount and amortization of deferred debt financing costs (net of interest income).

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt.  Loss on extinguishment of debt includes costs relating to the retirement of indebtedness, including repurchase premium, if any, and write‑off of deferred debt financing costs and unamortized discount, if any.

Other Income.  Other income includes income resulting from the remeasurement of monetary assets denominated in a foreign currency into U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Certain disclosures in this report include non-GAAP financial measures. A non-GAAP financial measure is defined as a numerical measure of our financial performance that excludes or includes amounts so as to be different than the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) in our consolidated balance sheets and related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows.

Base Business Net Sales.  Base business net sales is a non-GAAP financial measure used by management to measure operating performance.  We define base business net sales as our net sales excluding the impact of acquisitions until the net sales from such acquisitions are included in both comparable periods.  The portion of current period net sales attributable to recent acquisitions for which there is no corresponding period in the comparable period of the prior year is excluded. For each acquisition, the excluded period starts at the beginning of the most recent fiscal period being compared and ends on the first anniversary of the acquisition date. Management has included this financial measure because it provides useful and comparable trend information regarding the results of our business without the effect of the timing of acquisitions.

A reconciliation of base business net sales to reported net sales for the first quarter of 2016 and 2015 follows (in thousands):

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 2,		April 4,
	2016		2015
Reported net sales	$	352,978	$	217,122
Net sales from acquisitions(1)		(140,640)		—
Base business net sales		212,338		217,122

(1) Reflects net sales for Green Giant and Mama Mary’s for the first quarter of 2016 for which there is no comparable period of net sales for the first quarter of 2015. Green Giant was acquired on November 2, 2015 and Mama Mary’s was acquired on July 10, 2015.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA.  EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are non‑GAAP financial measures used by management to measure operating performance. We define EBITDA as net income before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization and loss on extinguishment of debt. We define adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA adjusted for cash and non-cash acquisition-related expenses, gains and losses (which may include third party fees and expenses, integration, restructuring and consolidation expenses and amortization of acquired inventory fair value step-up); loss on product recalls, including customer refunds, selling, general and administrative expenses and the impact on cost of sales; and distribution restructuring expenses. Management believes that it is useful to eliminate net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, loss on extinguishment of debt, acquisition-related expenses, gains and losses, loss on product recalls and distribution restructuring expenses because it allows management to focus on what it deems to be a more reliable indicator of ongoing operating performance and our ability to generate cash flow from operations. We use EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA in our business operations, among other things, to evaluate our operating performance, develop budgets and measure our performance against those budgets, determine employee bonuses and evaluate our cash flows in terms of cash needs. We also present EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA because we believe they are useful indicators of our historical debt capacity and ability to service debt and because covenants in our credit agreement and our senior notes indenture contain ratios based on these measures. As a result, internal management reports used during monthly operating reviews feature the EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA metrics. However, management uses these metrics in conjunction with traditional GAAP operating performance and liquidity measures as part of its overall assessment of company performance and liquidity and therefore does not place undue reliance on these measures as its only measures of operating performance and liquidity.

EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are not recognized terms under GAAP and do not purport to be alternatives to operating income, net income (loss) or any other GAAP measure as an indicator of operating performance. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are not complete net cash flow measures because EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are measures of

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liquidity that do not include reductions for cash payments for an entity’s obligation to service its debt, fund its working capital, capital expenditures and acquisitions and pay its income taxes and dividends. Rather, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are two potential indicators of an entity’s ability to fund these cash requirements. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are not complete measures of an entity’s profitability because they do not include costs and expenses for depreciation and amortization, interest and related expenses, loss on extinguishment of debt, acquisition-related expenses, gains and losses and income taxes, loss on product recalls and distribution restructuring expenses. Because not all companies use identical calculations, this presentation of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. However, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA can still be useful in evaluating our performance against our peer companies because management believes these measures provide users with valuable insight into key components of GAAP amounts.

A reconciliation of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA to net income and to net cash provided by operating activities for the first quarter of each of 2016 and 2015 along with the components of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA follows (in thousands):

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 2,		April 4,
	2016		2015
Net income	$	33,196	$	19,567
Income tax expense		19,631		10,770
Interest expense, net		19,135		11,539
Depreciation and amortization		9,004		6,544
Loss on extinguishment of debt		2,836		—
EBITDA		83,802		48,420
Acquisition-related expenses		2,232		39
Amortization of acquisition-related inventory step-up		3,074		—
Loss on product recall		—		1,467
Distribution restructuring expenses		474		—
Adjusted EBITDA		89,582		49,926
Income tax expense		(19,631)		(10,770)
Interest expense, net		(19,135)		(11,539)
Acquisition-related expenses		(2,232)		(39)
Loss on product recall		—		(1,467)
Distribution restructuring expenses		(474)		—
Deferred income taxes		9,854		4,619
Amortization of deferred financing costs and bond discount		1,468		879
Amortization of acquisition-related inventory step-up		(3,074)		—
Share-based compensation expense		1,098		1,183
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation		(343)		(518)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of business combinations		66,736		6,407
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	123,849	$	38,681

First quarter of 2016 compared to the first quarter of 2015

Net Sales.  Net sales increased $135.9 million, or 62.6%, to $353.0 million for the first quarter of 2016 from $217.1 million for the first quarter of 2015. Net sales of Green Giant, acquired on November 2, 2015, and net sales of Mama Mary’s, acquired on July 10, 2015, contributed $130.2 million and $10.5 million, respectively, to the overall increase.

Base business net sales for the first quarter of 2016 decreased $4.8 million, or 2.2%, to $212.3 million from $217.1 million for the first quarter of 2015. The $4.8 million decrease was attributable to a decrease in unit volume of

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$4.8 million, or 2.2%, and the negative impact of currency fluctuations on foreign sales of approximately $0.3 million, or 0.2%, partially offset by an increase in net pricing of $0.3 million, or 0.2%.

Net sales of our Ortega products decreased $3.5 million, or 8.7%.  $0.8 million of the decrease was due to a net pricing decrease in the first quarter of 2016.  The remainder of the decrease was attributable to the effects of the product recall we announced in November 2014, which caused an increase in net sales of Ortega in the first quarter of 2015 due to customers restocking inventory of products affected by the recall, partially offset by $0.8 million of customer refunds related to the recall.

See Note 15, “Net Sales by Brand,” to our unaudited consolidated interim financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this report, for detailed information regarding total net sales by brand for the first quarter of 2016 and the first quarter of 2015 for each of our brands that exceed approximately 2% of our fiscal 2016 or fiscal 2015 net sales and for all other brands in the aggregate. 

The following chart sets forth the most significant base business net sales increases and decreases by brand for the first quarter of 2016:

	Base Business
	Net Sales Increase (Decrease)
	Dollars		Percentage
	(in millions)
Brand:
Pirate Brands	$	1.0	4.5	%
B&M		1.0	27.1	%
Las Palmas		0.7	8.1	%
Ortega		(3.5)	(8.7)	%
TrueNorth		(1.6)	(33.2)	%
Maple Grove Farms of Vermont		(1.1)	(5.6)	%
Static Guard		(0.7)	(21.2)	%
Rickland Orchards		(0.7)	(65.4)	%
All other brands		0.1	—	%
Base business net sales decrease	$	(4.8)	(2.2)	%

Gross Profit.  Gross profit increased $48.5 million, or 72.0%, to $115.9 million for the first quarter of 2016 from $67.4 million for the first quarter of 2015.Gross profit expressed as a percentage of net sales increased to 32.8% in the first quarter of 2016 from 31.0% in the first quarter of 2015, an increase of 1.8 percentage points.  The increase in gross profit percentage was primarily driven by the acquisition of Green Giant, which benefited from lower than anticipated trade spend and input costs, particularly from the Green Giant manufacturing facility in Irapuato, Mexico, as well as greater than anticipated synergies with our base business.  Gross profit percentage was also positively impacted by decreased costs for commodities, packaging and distribution for our base business.  Gross profit percentage, excluding the results of Green Giant, increased 0.4 percentage points.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.  Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $16.8 million, or 73.5%, to $39.6 million for the first quarter of 2016 from $22.8 million for the first quarter of 2015.  The increase was primarily due to the Green Giant acquisition, which resulted in $15.7 million of incremental expenses for the first quarter. The overall $16.8 million increase was attributable to increases in consumer marketing of $9.2 million, selling expenses of $2.5 million (related primarily to a $2.7 million increase in brokerage expenses, partially offset by a $0.2 million decrease in salesperson compensation and other selling expenses), acquisition-related expenses of $2.2 million, warehousing expenses of $1.6 million (which includes $0.5 million of distribution restructuring expenses) and other expenses of $1.4 million (primarily related to compensation).  Expressed as a percentage of net sales, selling,

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general and administrative expenses increased 0.7 percentage points to 11.2% for the first quarter of 2016 from 10.5% for the first quarter of 2015 because the increases in selling, general and administrative expenses resulted primarily from the recent acquisitions that also resulted in increased net sales.

Amortization Expense.  Amortization expense increased $0.7 million to $3.4 million for the first quarter of 2016 from $2.7 million for the first quarter of 2015 due to the Green Giant and Mama Mary’s acquisitions completed in fiscal 2015.

Operating Income.  As a result of the foregoing, operating income increased $31.0 million, or 74.0%, to $72.9 million for the first quarter of 2016 from $41.9 million for the first quarter of 2015.  Operating income expressed as a percentage of net sales increased to 20.6% in the first quarter of 2016 from 19.3% in the first quarter of 2015.

Net Interest Expense.  Net interest expense increased $7.6 million, or 65.8%, to $19.1 million for the first quarter of 2016 from $11.5 million in the first quarter of 2015.  The increase was primarily attributable to additional borrowings used to fund the Green Giant acquisition.  See “—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Debt” below.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt.  Loss on extinguishment of debt for the first quarter of 2016 includes the write-off of deferred debt financing costs and unamortized discount of $2.2 million and $0.6 million, respectively, relating to the repayment of $40.1 million aggregate principal amount of our tranche A term loans and $109.9 million aggregate principal amount of our tranche B term loans. We did not incur a loss on extinguishment of debt for the first quarter of 2015.  See “—Debt” below.

Other Income.  Other income for the first quarter of 2016 includes remeasurement of monetary assets denominated in a foreign currency into U.S. dollars of $1.9 million.

Income Tax Expense.  Income tax expense increased $8.8 million to $19.6 million for the first quarter of 2016 from $10.8 million for the first quarter of 2015. Our effective tax rate was 37.2% for the first quarter of 2016 and 35.5% for the first quarter of 2015.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary liquidity requirements include debt service, capital expenditures and working capital needs.  See also, “Dividend Policy” and “Commitments and Contractual Obligations” below.  We fund our liquidity requirements, as well as our dividend payments and financing for acquisitions, primarily through cash generated from operations and external sources of financing, including our revolving credit facility.

Cash Flows

Net cash provided by operating activities increased $85.1 million to $123.8 million for the first quarter of 2016 from $38.7 million for the first quarter of 2015.  The increase in net cash provided by operating activities in the first quarter of 2016 as compared to the first quarter of 2015 was primarily due to favorable impact of an increase in cash provided by working capital and higher net income for the first quarter of 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015.

Net cash used in investing activities for the first quarter of 2016 increased $1.9 million to $5.1 million from $3.2 million for the first quarter of 2015.  Net cash used in investing activities for the first quarter of 2016 and 2015 consisted entirely of capital spending. Capital expenditures in the first quarter of 2016 and 2015 included expenditures for building improvements, purchases of manufacturing and computer equipment and capitalized interest.

Net cash used in financing activities for the first quarter of 2016 increased $46.1 million to $59.3 million from $13.2 million for the first quarter of 2015. The increase was primarily attributable to differences in the net effects of prepayments and borrowings under our revolving credit facility in the first quarter of 2016 as compared to the first quarter of 2015.  See “—Debt” below.

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Based on a number of factors, including amortization for tax purposes of our trademarks, goodwill and other intangible assets acquired in prior acquisitions, we realized a significant reduction in cash taxes in fiscal 2015 as compared to our tax expense for financial reporting purposes.  We believe that we will realize a benefit to our cash taxes payable from amortization of our trademarks, goodwill and other intangible assets for the taxable years 2016 through 2030.  If there is a change in U.S. federal tax policy that reduces any of these available deductions or results in an increase in our corporate tax rate, our cash taxes payable may increase further, which could significantly reduce our future liquidity and impact our ability to make interest and dividend payments.

Dividend Policy

Our dividend policy reflects a basic judgment that our stockholders are better served when we distribute a substantial portion of our cash available to pay dividends to them instead of retaining it in our business.  Under this policy, a substantial portion of the cash generated by our company in excess of operating needs, interest and principal payments on indebtedness, capital expenditures sufficient to maintain our properties and other assets is distributed as regular quarterly cash dividends to the holders of our common stock and not retained by us.  We have paid dividends every quarter since our initial public offering in October 2004.

For the first quarter of 2016 and 2015, we had cash flows provided by operating activities of $123.8 million and $38.7 million, respectively, and distributed as dividends of $20.3 million and $18.2 million, respectively. Based upon our current dividend rate of $1.68 per share per annum, we expect our aggregate dividend payments in fiscal 2016 to be approximately $99.2 million.

Our dividend policy is based upon our current assessment of our business and the environment in which we operate, and that assessment could change based on competitive or other developments (which could, for example, increase our need for capital expenditures or working capital), new acquisition opportunities or other factors.  Our board of directors is free to depart from or change our dividend policy at any time and could do so, for example, if it was to determine that we have insufficient cash to take advantage of growth opportunities.

Acquisitions

Our liquidity and capital resources have been significantly impacted by acquisitions and may be impacted in the foreseeable future by additional acquisitions.  As discussed elsewhere in this report, as part of our growth strategy we plan to expand our brand portfolio with disciplined acquisitions of complementary brands.  We have historically financed acquisitions by incurring additional indebtedness, issuing equity and/or using cash flows from operating activities.  Our interest expense has over time increased as a result of additional indebtedness we have incurred in connection with acquisitions and will increase with any additional indebtedness we may incur to finance future acquisitions.  Although we may subsequently issue equity and use the proceeds to repay all or a portion of the additional indebtedness incurred to finance an acquisition and reduce our interest expense, the additional shares of common stock would increase the amount of cash flows from operating activities necessary to fund dividend payments.

We financed the Mama Mary's acquisition, completed in July 2015, with cash on hand from the proceeds of a public offering of common stock we completed in May 2015.  We financed the Green Giant acquisition, completed in November 2015, with additional indebtedness, and we repaid a portion of that additional indebtedness with the proceeds of a public offering of common stock we completed in March 2016, as described below.  The impact of future acquisitions, whether financed with additional indebtedness or otherwise, may have a material impact on our liquidity and capital resources.

Debt

Senior Secured Credit Agreement.During the first quarter of 2016, we made an optional prepayment of $40.1 million aggregate principal amount of our tranche A term loans and $109.9 million aggregate principal amount of our tranche B term loans using the proceeds of a common stock offering completed in March 2016.  At April 2, 2016, $233.6 million of tranche A term loans, $640.1 million of tranche B term loans were outstanding under our credit agreement. There were no revolving loans outstanding under the credit agreement at April 2, 2016. The credit

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agreement is secured by substantially all of our and our domestic subsidiaries’ assets except our and our domestic subsidiaries’ real property. At April 2, 2016, the available borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facility, net of outstanding letters of credit of $2.0 million, was $498.0 million. Proceeds of the revolving credit facility may be used for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions of targets in the same or a similar line of business as our company, subject to specified criteria. The revolving credit facility matures on June 5, 2019.

The tranche A term loans are subject to principal amortization. $10.5 million is due and payable in fiscal 2017 and $76.9 million is due and payable in fiscal 2018.  The balance of all borrowings under the tranche A term loan facility, or $146.2 million, is due and payable at maturity on June 5, 2019. The entire $640.1 million principal amount of tranche B term loans outstanding are due and payable at maturity on November 2, 2022.

Interest under the revolving credit facility, including any outstanding letters of credit, and under the tranche A term loan facility, is determined based on alternative rates that we may choose in accordance with the credit agreement, including a base rate per annum plus an applicable margin rangingfrom 0.50% to 1.00%, and LIBOR plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.50% to 2.00%, in each case depending on our consolidated leverage ratio.  At April 2, 2016, the tranche A term loan interest rate was approximately 2.43%. There were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility at April 2, 2016.

Interest under the tranche B term loan facility is determined based on alternative rates that we may choose in accordance with the credit agreement, including a base rate per annum plus an applicable margin of 2.00%, and LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 3.00%. At April 2, 2016, the tranche B term loan interest rate was approximately 3.75%.

For further information regarding our senior secured credit agreement, including a description of optional and mandatory prepayment terms, and financial and restrictive covenants, see Note 6, “Long-Term Debt,” to our unaudited consolidated interim financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this report.

4.625% Senior Notes due 2021.  On June 4, 2013, we issued $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.625% senior notes due 2021 at a price to the public of 100% of their face value.  Interest on the 4.625% senior notes is payable on June 1 and December 1 of each year.  The 4.625% senior notes will mature on June 1, 2021, unless earlier retired or redeemed as permitted or required by the terms of the indenture governing the 4.625% senior notes as described in Note 6, “Long-Term Debt,” to our unaudited consolidated interim financial statements.  We may also, from time to time, seek to retire the 4.625% senior notes through cash repurchases of the 4.625% senior notes or exchanges of the 4.625% senior notes for equity securities or both, in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise.  Such repurchases or exchanges, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors.  The amounts involved may be material.  See Note 6, “Long-Term Debt,” to our unaudited consolidated interim financial statements for a more detailed description of the 4.625% senior notes.

Future Capital Needs

On April 2, 2016, our total long-term debt of $1,545.8 million, net of our cash and cash equivalents of $65.2 million, was $1,480.6 million.  Stockholders’ equity as of that date was $618.9 million.

Our ability to generate sufficient cash to fund our operations depends generally on our results of operations and the availability of financing.  Our management believes that our cash and cash equivalents on hand, cash flow from operating activities and available borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facility will be sufficient for the foreseeable future to fund operations, meet debt service requirements, fund capital expenditures, make future acquisitions, if any, and pay our anticipated quarterly dividends on our common stock.

We expect to make capital expenditures of approximately $26.0 million in the aggregate during fiscal 2016 in respect of our existing operations, $5.1 million of which were made during the first quarter. In addition, in connection with the Green Giant acquisition, we anticipate making an additional one-time capital expenditure of approximately $10.0 million to $15.0 million over the course of fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2017 in order to move equipment used in the

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production of certain Green Giant products from General Mills’ Belvidere, Illinois manufacturing facility to either an existing B&G Foods manufacturing facility, a co-packer, or a combination of both.

Seasonality

Sales of a number of our products tend to be seasonal and may be influenced by holidays, changes in seasons or certain other annual events. In general our sales are higher during the first and fourth quarters.

We purchase most of the produce used to make our shelf-stable pickles, relishes, peppers, tomatoes and other related specialty items during the months of June through October, and we generally purchase the majority of our maple syrup requirements during the months of April through August. Consequently, our liquidity needs are greatest during these periods.

Inflation

We are currently locked into pricing and supply for substantially all of our major commodities, other than maple syrup, through the remainder of fiscal 2016 at a cost increase of less than 1% of cost of goods sold and will continue to manage inflation risk by entering into short term supply contracts and advance commodities purchase agreements from time to time, and, if necessary, by raising prices. During fiscal 2015 we had a minimal cost decrease. To the extent we are unable to avoid or offset any present or future cost increases by locking in our costs, implementing cost saving measures or increasing prices to our customers, our operating results could be materially and adversely affected. In addition, if input costs begin to decline, customers may look for price reductions in situations where we have locked into purchases at higher costs.

Contingencies

See Note 11, “Commitments and Contingencies,” to our unaudited consolidated interim financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this report.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — Recently Issued Accounting Standards,” to our unaudited consolidated interim financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this report.

Off-balance Sheet Arrangements

As of April 2, 2016, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of Regulation S-K.

Commitments and Contractual Obligations

Our contractual obligations and commitments principally include obligations associated with our outstanding indebtedness, future minimum operating lease obligations and future pension obligations.  During the first quarter of 2016, except for the optional prepayment of a portion of our tranche A term loans and tranche B term loans, see “—Debt” above, there were no material changes outside the ordinary course of business in the specified contractual obligations set forth in the Commitments and Contractual Obligations table in our 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report includes forward-looking statements, including without limitation the statements under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”  The words “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “intends,” “estimates,” “projects” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance and achievements, or industry results, to be materially

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different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements.  We believe important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations include the following:

· our substantial leverage;

· the effects of rising costs for our raw materials, packaging and ingredients;

· crude oil prices and their impact on distribution, packaging and energy costs;

· our ability to successfully implement sales price increases and cost saving measures to offset any cost increases;

· intense competition, changes in consumer preferences, demand for our products and local economic and market conditions;

· our continued ability to promote brand equity successfully, to anticipate and respond to new consumer trends, to develop new products and markets, to broaden brand portfolios in order to compete effectively with lower priced products and in markets that are consolidating at the retail and manufacturing levels and to improve productivity;

· the risks associated with the expansion of our business;

· our possible inability to identify new acquisitions or to integrate recent or future acquisitions or failure to realize anticipated revenue enhancements, cost savings or other synergies;

· our ability to access the credit markets and our borrowing costs and credit ratings, which may be influenced by credit markets generally and the credit ratings of our competitors;

· unanticipated expenses, including, without limitation, litigation or legal settlement expenses;

· the effects of currency movements of the Canadian dollar and the Mexican peso as compared to the U.S. dollar;

· future impairments of our goodwill and intangible assets;

· our sustainability initiatives and changes to environmental laws and regulations;

· other factors that affect the food industry generally, including:

· recalls if products become adulterated or misbranded, liability if product consumption causes injury, ingredient disclosure and labeling laws and regulations and the possibility that consumers could lose confidence in the safety and quality of certain food products;

· competitors’ pricing practices and promotional spending levels;

· fluctuations in the level of our customers’ inventories and credit and other business risks related to our customers operating in a challenging economic and competitive environment; and

· the risks associated with third-party suppliers and co-packers, including the risk that any failure by one or more of our third-party suppliers or co-packers to comply with food safety or other laws and regulations may disrupt our supply of raw materials or certain finished goods products or injure our reputation; and

· other factors discussed elsewhere in this report and in our other public filings with the SEC, including under Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in our 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Developments in any of these areas could cause our results to differ materially from results that have been or may be projected by or on our behalf.

All forward-looking statements included in this report are based on information available to us on the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable

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to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained in this report.

We caution that the foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive.  There may be other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including factors disclosed elsewhere in this section of this report.  You should evaluate all forward-looking statements made in this report in the context of these risks and uncertainties.  We urge investors not to unduly rely on forward-looking statements contained in this report.

Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Our principal market risks are exposure to changes in commodity prices, interest rates on borrowings and foreign currency exchange rates and market fluctuation risks related to our defined benefit pension plans.

Commodity Prices and Inflation.  The information under the heading “Inflation” in Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” is incorporated herein by reference.

Interest Rate Risk.  In the normal course of operations, we are exposed to market risks relating to our long-term debt arising from adverse changes in interest rates.  Market risk is defined for these purposes as the potential change in the fair value of a financial asset or liability resulting from an adverse movement in interest rates.

Changes in interest rates impact our fixed and variable rate debt differently.  For fixed rate debt, a change in interest rates will only impact the fair value of the debt, whereas for variable rate debt, a change in the interest rates will impact interest expense and cash flows.  At April 2, 2016, we had $700.0 million of fixed rate debt and $845.8 million of variable rate debt.

Based upon our principal amount of long-term debt outstanding at April 2, 2016, a hypothetical 1.0% increase or decrease in interest rates would have affected our annual interest expense by approximately $8.5 million.

The carrying values and fair values of our revolving credit loans, term loans and senior notes as of April 2, 2016 and January 2, 2016 are as follows (in thousands):

		April 2, 2016						January 2, 2016
	Carrying Value			Fair Value			Carrying Value			Fair Value
Revolving Credit Loans		—			—			40,000			40,000	(1)
Tranche A Term Loans due 2019		233,279	(2)		232,113	(1)		273,285	(2)		272,381	(1)
Tranche B Term Loans due 2022		637,084	(3)		637,880	(1)		746,331	(3)		749,063	(1)
4.625% Senior Notes due 2021		700,000			700,000	(4)		700,000			691,250	(4)

(1) Fair values are estimated based on Level 2 inputs, which were quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active.

(2) The carrying values of the tranche A term loans are net of discount.  At April 2, 2016 and January 2, 2016, the face amounts of the tranche A term loans were $233.6 million and $273.8 million, respectively.

(3) The carrying values of the tranche B term loans are net of discount.  At April 2, 2016 and January 2, 2016, the face amounts of the tranche B term loans were $640.1 million and $750.0 million, respectively.

(4) Fair values are estimated based on quoted market prices.

Cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, income tax receivable/payable, trade accounts payable, accrued expenses and dividends payable are reflected on our consolidated balance sheets at carrying value, which approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

For more information, see Note 6, “Long-Term Debt,” to our unaudited consolidated interim financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this report.

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Foreign Currency Risk.  Our foreign sales are primarily to customers in Canada.  Our sales to Canada are generally denominated in Canadian dollars and our sales for export to other countries are generally denominated in U.S. dollars.  During the first quarter of 2016, our net sales to customers in foreign countries represented approximately 9.0% of our total net sales.  During the first quarter of 2015, our net sales to customers in foreign countries represented approximately 3.3% of our total net sales.  We also purchase certain raw materials from foreign suppliers.  For example, we purchase a significant majority of our maple syrup requirements from suppliers in Québec, Canada.  These purchases are made in Canadian dollars.  A weakening of the U.S. dollar in relation to the Canadian dollar would significantly increase our future costs relating to the production of our maple syrup products to the extent we have not purchased Canadian dollars or otherwise entered into a currency hedging arrangement in advance of any such weakening of the U.S. dollar.  Our purchases of raw materials from other foreign suppliers are generally denominated in U.S. dollars, but certain purchases of raw materials in Mexico are denominated in Mexican pesos.

As a result, certain revenues and expenses have been, and are expected to be, subject to the effect of foreign currency fluctuations, and these fluctuations may have an adverse impact on operating results.

Market Fluctuation Risks Relating to our Defined Benefit Pension Plans.  See Part I, Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies; Use of Estimates” and Note 10, “Pension Benefits,” to our unaudited consolidated interim financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this report for a discussion of the exposure of our defined benefit pension plan assets to risks related to market fluctuations.

Item 4.Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.  As required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, our management, including our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report.  As defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that we use that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.  Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Based on that evaluation, our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.  As required by Rule 13a-15(d) under the Exchange Act, our management, including our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer, also conducted an evaluation of our internal control over financial reporting to determine whether any change occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.  Based on that evaluation, our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer concluded that there has been no change during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls.  Our company’s management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all errors and all fraud.  A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met.  The design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs.  Further, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our company have been detected.  These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake.  Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls.  The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future

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conditions.  Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks.  Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.Legal Proceedings

The information set forth under the heading “Legal Proceedings” in Note 11 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

We do not believe there have been any material changes in our risk factors as previously disclosed in our 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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

Not applicable.

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5.Other Information

Not applicable.

Item 6.Exhibits

EXHIBIT NO.	DESCRIPTION
31.1	Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 of the Chief Executive Officer.
31.2	Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 of the Chief Financial Officer.
32.1	Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
101.1	The following financial information from B&G Foods’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 2, 2016, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, and (vi) document and entity information.

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SIGNATURE

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.

Dated: May 5, 2016	B&G FOODS, INC.
	By:	/s/ Thomas P. Crimmins
		Thomas P. Crimmins Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer and Authorized Officer)

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

I, Robert C. Cantwell, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of B&G Foods, Inc.;

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 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 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:  May 5, 2016

/s/ Robert C. Cantwell

Robert C. Cantwell

Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION BY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

I, Thomas P. Crimmins, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of B&G Foods, Inc.;

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 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 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:  May 5, 2016

/s/ Thomas P. Crimmins

Thomas P. Crimmins

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 Quarterly Report of B&G Foods, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending April 2, 2016 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Robert C. Cantwell, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and I, Thomas P. Crimmins, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:

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

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

Ay

/s/ Robert C. Cantwell

Robert C. Cantwell

Chief Executive Officer

May 5, 2016

/s/ Thomas P. Crimmins

Thomas P. Crimmins

Chief Financial Officer

May 5, 2016

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016	May. 05, 2016
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	B&G Foods, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0001278027
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Apr. 02, 2016
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		62,640,242
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1

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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 02, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 65,180	$ 5,246
Trade accounts receivable, net	72,584	69,712
Inventories	260,517	312,880
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	58,488	67,517
Income tax receivable		2,514
Deferred income taxes	5,224	5,292
Total current assets	461,993	463,161
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $152,067 and $146,337	162,629	163,642
Goodwill	473,145	473,145
Other intangibles, net	1,438,932	1,442,340
Other assets	1,895	1,332
Total assets	2,538,594	2,543,620
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	41,772	49,593
Accrued expenses	39,133	31,233
Current portion of long-term debt		33,750
Income tax payable	4,412
Dividends payable	26,309	20,292
Total current liabilities	111,626	134,868
Long-term debt	1,545,825	1,697,771
Other liabilities	2,346	3,212
Deferred income taxes	259,927	250,084
Total liabilities	$ 1,919,724	$ 2,085,935
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share. Authorized 1,000,000 shares; no shares issued or outstanding
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share. Authorized 125,000,000 shares; 62,640,242 and 57,976,744 shares issued and outstanding as of April 2, 2016 and January 2, 2016	$ 626	$ 580
Additional paid-in capital	288,269	162,568
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(10,454)	(12,696)
Retained earnings	340,429	307,233
Total stockholders' equity	618,870	457,685
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 2,538,594	$ 2,543,620

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 02, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation (in dollars)	$ 152,067	$ 146,337
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, Authorized shares	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, Authorized shares	125,000,000	125,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	62,640,242	57,976,744
Common stock, shares outstanding	62,640,242	57,976,744

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Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016	Apr. 04, 2015
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Net sales	$ 352,978	$ 217,122
Cost of goods sold	237,063	149,725
Gross profit	115,915	67,397
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses	39,638	22,848
Amortization expense	3,408	2,673
Operating income	72,869	41,876
Other income and expenses:
Interest expense, net	19,135	11,539
Loss on extinguishment of debt	2,836
Other income	(1,929)
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)	52,827	30,337
Income tax expense (benefit)	19,631	10,770
Net income (loss)	$ 33,196	$ 19,567
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	59,000,682	53,758,649
Diluted	59,103,349	53,799,509
Earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	$ 0.56	$ 0.36
Cash dividends declared per share	$ 0.42	$ 0.34

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016	Apr. 04, 2015
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income (loss)	$ 33,196	$ 19,567
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,153	(104)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost and pension deferrals, net of tax	89	119
Other comprehensive income (loss)	2,242	15
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 35,438	$ 19,582

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016	Apr. 04, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 33,196	$ 19,567
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	9,004	6,544
Amortization of deferred debt financing costs and bond discount	1,468	879
Deferred income taxes	9,854	4,619
Loss on extinguishment of debt	2,836
Share-based compensation expense	1,098	1,183
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	(343)	(518)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of businesses acquired:
Trade accounts receivable	(2,606)	139
Inventories	53,807	(535)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	9,410	2,001
Income tax receivable/payable	7,486	9,815
Other assets	(420)	(3)
Trade accounts payable	(7,740)	(11,774)
Accrued expenses	7,665	7,842
Other liabilities	(866)	(1,078)
Net cash provided by operating activities	123,849	38,681
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(5,120)	(3,206)
Net cash used in investing activities	(5,120)	(3,206)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term debt	(150,000)	(3,750)
Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility	(50,000)
Borrowings under revolving credit facility	10,000	10,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net	152,025
Dividends paid	(20,292)	(18,246)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	343	518
Payments of tax withholding on behalf of employees for net share settlement of share-based compensation	(1,410)	(1,750)
Net cash used in financing activities	(59,334)	(13,228)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	539	(67)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	59,934	22,180
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	5,246	5,246
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	65,180	23,670
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash interest payments	10,260	2,561
Cash income tax payments (refunds)	2,559	(3,648)
Non-cash transactions:
Dividends declared and not yet paid	26,309	$ 18,278
Accruals related to purchases of property, plant and equipment	$ 1,376

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Nature of Operations

3 Months Ended

Apr. 02, 2016

Nature of Operations

Nature of Operations

(1)Nature of Operations

B&G Foods, Inc. is a holding company whose principal assets are the shares of capital stock of its subsidiaries.  Unless the context requires otherwise, references in this report to “B&G Foods,” “our company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to B&G Foods, Inc. and its subsidiaries.  Our financial statements are presented on a consolidated basis.

We operate in a single industry segment and manufacture, sell and distribute a diverse portfolio of high-quality shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.  Our products include frozen and canned vegetables, hot cereals, fruit spreads, canned meats and beans, bagel chips, spices, seasonings, hot sauces, wine vinegar, maple syrup, molasses, salad dressings, pizza crusts, Mexican-style sauces, dry soups, taco shells and kits, salsas, pickles, peppers, tomato-based products, puffed corn and rice snacks, nut clusters and other specialty products.  Our products are marketed under many recognized brands, including Ac’cent,  B&G,  B&M,  Baker’s Joy,  Bear CreekCountry Kitchens,  Brer Rabbit,  Canoleo,  Cary’s,  Cream of Rice,  Cream of Wheat,  Devonsheer,  Don Pepino,  Emeril’s,  Grandma’s Molasses,  Green Giant,  JJ Flats,  Joan of Arc,  Las Palmas,  Le Sueur,  MacDonald’s,  Mama Mary’s,  Maple Grove Farms of Vermont,  Molly McButter,  Mrs. Dash,  New York Flatbreads,  New York Style,  Old London,  Original Tings,  Ortega,  Pirate’s Booty,  Polaner,  Red Devil,  Regina,  Rickland Orchards,  Sa-són,  Sclafani,  Smart Puffs,  Spring Tree,  Sugar Twin,  Trappey’s,  TrueNorth,  Underwood,  Vermont Maid and Wright’s.  We also sell and distribute Static Guard, a household product brand. We compete in the retail grocery, food service, specialty, private label, club and mass merchandiser channels of distribution.  We sell and distribute our products directly and via a network of independent brokers and distributors to supermarket chains, food service outlets, mass merchants, warehouse clubs, non-food outlets and specialty distributors.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

3 Months Ended

Apr. 02, 2016

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

(2)Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Fiscal Year

Typically, our fiscal quarters and fiscal year consist of 13 and 52 weeks, respectively, ending on the Saturday closest to December 31 in the case of our fiscal year and fourth fiscal quarter, and on the Saturday closest to the end of the corresponding calendar quarter in the case of our fiscal quarters.  As a result, a 53rd week is added to our fiscal year every five or six years.  In a 53-week fiscal year our fourth fiscal quarter contains 14 weeks.  Our fiscal year ending December 31, 2016 (fiscal 2016) and our fiscal year ended January 2, 2016 (fiscal 2015) each contain 52 weeks.  Each quarter of fiscal 2016 and 2015 contains 13 weeks.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements for the thirteen week periods ended April 2, 2016 (first quarter of 2016) and April 4, 2015 (first quarter of 2015) have been prepared by our company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and include the accounts of B&G Foods, Inc. and its subsidiaries.  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.  However, our management believes, to the best of their knowledge, that the disclosures herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.  All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.  The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal and recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly our consolidated financial position as of April 2, 2016, and the results of our operations, comprehensive income and cash flows for the first quarter of each of 2016 and 2015.  Our results of operations for the first quarter of 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.  We have evaluated subsequent events for disclosure through the date of issuance of the accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements. The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes

(2)Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2015 filed with the SEC on March 2, 2016.  Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires our management to make a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Some of the more significant estimates and assumptions made by management involve trade and consumer promotion expenses; allowances for excess, obsolete and unsaleable inventories; pension benefits; acquisition accounting fair value allocations; the recoverability of goodwill, other intangible assets, property, plant and equipment and deferred tax assets; and the determination of the useful life of customer relationship and amortizable trademark intangibles.  Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates and assumptions.

Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, including the current economic environment.  We adjust such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate.  Volatility in the credit and equity markets can increase the uncertainty inherent in such estimates and assumptions.

Newly Adopted Accounting Standards

In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued a new accounting standards update (ASU) that requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the debt liability, similar to the presentation of debt discounts.  The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We adopted the provisions of this ASU at the beginning of fiscal 2016 and applied the required changes in accounting principle on a restrospective basis. Accordingly, in our consolidated balance sheet as of January 2, 2016,  $28.1 million of unamortized deferring financing costs were reclassified from other assets to long-term debt. The update impacted presentation and disclosure only, and therefore, the adoption of this ASU did not have any impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In March 2016, the FASB issued a new ASU that provides for the simplification of several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment awards, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the impact of this new standard.

In February 2016, the FASB issued a new ASU that requires lessees to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for those leases classified as operating leases under current guidance. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the impact of this new standard. 

In November 2015, the FASB issued a new ASU that requires deferred tax assets and liabilities to be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The update impacts balance sheet presentation and disclosure only, and

(2)Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

therefore, the adoption of this ASU will not have any impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

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Acquisitions

3 Months Ended

Apr. 02, 2016

Acquisitions.

Acquisitions

(3)Acquisitions

On November 2, 2015, we completed the acquisition of the Green Giant and Le Sueur brands from General Mills, Inc. for a purchase price of $765 million in cash plus an inventory adjustment at closing of $57.8 million. We refer to this acquisition as the “Green Giant acquisition.”  In connection with the acquisition, as of April 2, 2016 and January 2, 2016, we had receivables related to an ongoing transition services agreement with General Mills, of $46.2 million and $52.6 million, respectively, included in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

On July 10, 2015, we acquired Spartan Foods of America, Inc., and related entities, including the Mama Mary’s brand, from Linsalata Capital Partners and certain other sellers for a purchase price of $51.0 million in cash. We refer to this acquisition as the “Mama Mary’s acquisition.”

We have accounted for each of these acquisitions using the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, have included the assets acquired, liabilities assumed and results of operations in our consolidated financial statements from the respective date of acquisition.  The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired represents goodwill. Unamortizable trademarks are deemed to have an indefinite useful life and are not amortized. Customer relationship intangibles and amortizable trademarks acquired are amortized over 10 to 20 years. Seed technology assets acquired in the Green Giant acquisition are amortized over a period of 5 years. Goodwill and other intangible assets, except in the case of the Mama Mary’s acquisition, are deductible for income tax purposes.  Inventory has been recorded at estimated selling price less costs of disposal and a reasonable selling profit and the property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets (including trademarks, customer relationships and other intangibles) acquired have been recorded at fair value as determined by our management with the assistance of a third-party valuation specialist.  See Note 5, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.”

The following table sets forth the preliminary allocation of the Green Giant acquisition purchase price to the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired at the date of acquisition. The preliminary purchase price allocation may be adjusted as a result of the finalization of our purchase price allocation procedures related to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed.  We anticipate completing the purchase price allocation before or during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016.

Green Giant Acquisition (dollars in thousands):
Purchase Price:
Cash paid	$	822,786
Total	$	822,786
Preliminary Allocation:
Trademarks—unamortizable intangible assets		422,000
Inventory		239,693
Goodwill		84,221
Customer relationship intangibles—amortizable intangible assets		38,000
Property, Plant and Equipment		44,244
Seed technology intangibles—amortizable intangible assets		2,000
Other working capital		(7,372)
Total	$	822,786

(3)Acquisitions (Continued)

The following table sets forth the preliminary allocation of the Mama Mary’s acquisition purchase price to the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired at the date of acquisition.  The preliminary purchase price allocation may be adjusted as a result of the finalization of our purchase price allocation procedures related to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed.  We anticipate completing the purchase price allocation during the second quarter of 2016.

Mama Mary’s Acquisition (dollars in thousands):
Purchase Price:
Cash paid	$	51,025
Total	$	51,025
Preliminary Allocation:
Trademarks—unamortizable intangible assets		38,900
Goodwill		18,335
Customer relationship intangibles—amortizable intangible assets		4,800
Property, Plant and Equipment		1,900
Short-term deferred income tax assets		2,961
Other working capital		(619)
Long-term deferred income tax liabilities, net		(15,252)
Total	$	51,025

Unaudited Pro Forma Summary of Operations

The following pro forma summary of operations for the first quarter of 2015 presents our operations as if the Green Giant acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of fiscal 2015.  In addition to including the results of operations of this acquisition, the pro forma information gives effect to the interest on additional borrowings and the amortization of customer relationship and seed technology intangibles.

	Thirteen
	Weeks Ended
	April 4, 2015
	(dollars in thousands,
	except per share data)
Net sales	$	358,509
Net income		25,134
Basic and diluted earnings per share	$	0.47

The pro forma information presented above does not purport to be indicative of the results that actually would have been attained had the Green Giant acquisition occurred as of the beginning of fiscal 2015, and is not intended to be a projection of future results.

The Mama Mary’s acquisition was not material to our consolidated results of operations or financial position and, therefore, pro forma financial information is not presented.

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Inventories

3 Months Ended

Apr. 02, 2016

Inventories

Inventories

(4)Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market and include direct material, direct labor, overhead, warehousing and product transfer costs.  Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out and average cost methods.  Inventories have been reduced by an allowance for excess, obsolete and unsaleable inventories.  The allowance is an estimate based on management’s review of inventories on hand compared to estimated future usage and sales.

(4)Inventories (Continued)

Inventories consist of the following, as of the dates indicated (in thousands):

	April 2, 2016		January 2, 2016
Raw materials and packaging	$	33,063	$	32,143
Work-in-process		90,465		123,817
Finished goods		136,989		156,920
Total	$	260,517	$	312,880

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

3 Months Ended

Apr. 02, 2016

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

(5)Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The carrying amounts of goodwill and other intangible assets, as of the dates indicated, consist of the following (in thousands):

	As of April 2, 2016						As of January 2, 2016
	Gross Carrying		Accumulated		Net Carrying		Gross Carrying		Accumulated		Net Carrying
	Amount		Amortization		Amount		Amount		Amortization		Amount
Amortizable Intangible Assets
Trademarks	$	12,056	$	2,039	$	10,017	$	12,056	$	1,806	$	10,250
Customer relationships		235,713		71,566		164,147		235,713		68,591		167,122
Seed technology		2,000		333		1,667		2,000		133		1,867
	$	249,769	$	73,938	$	175,831	$	249,769	$	70,530	$	179,239
Unamortizable Intangible Assets
Goodwill	$	473,145					$	473,145
Trademarks	$	1,263,101					$	1,263,101

Amortization expense associated with amortizable intangible assets for the first quarter of 2016 and first quarter of 2015 was$3.4 million and $2.7 million, respectively, and is recorded in operating expenses. We expect to recognize an additional $10.2 million of amortization expense associated with our amortizable intangible assets during the remainder of fiscal 2016, and thereafter $13.4 million, $13.1 million, $13.0 million and $12.9 million of amortization expense in fiscal years 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

See Note 3, “Acquisitions.”

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Long-Term Debt

3 Months Ended

Apr. 02, 2016

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt

(6)Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consists of the following, as of the dates indicated (in thousands):

	April 2, 2016		January 2, 2016
Revolving credit facility	$	—	$	40,000
Tranche A term loans due 2019		233,640		273,750
Tranche B term loans due 2022		640,110		750,000
4.625% senior notes due 2021		700,000		700,000
Unamortized deferred financing costs		(24,538)		(28,095)
Unamortized discount		(3,387)		(4,134)
Total long-term debt, net of unamortized deferred financing costs and discount		1,545,825		1,731,521
Current portion of long-term debt		—		(33,750)
Long-term debt, net of unamortized deferred financing costs and discount, and excluding current portion	$	1,545,825	$	1,697,771

As of April 2, 2016, the aggregate contractual maturities of long-term debt are as follows (in thousands):

Years ending December:
2016	$	—
2017		10,515
2018		76,875
2019		146,250
2020		—
Thereafter		1,340,110
Total	$	1,573,750

Senior Secured Credit Agreement.  During the first quarter of 2016, we made an optional prepayment of $40.1 million aggregate principal amount of our tranche A term loans and $109.9 million aggregate principal amount of our tranche B term loans using the proceeds of a common stock offering.  See Note 8, “Stockholders’ Equity.”

At April 2, 2016, $233.6 million of tranche A term loans and $640.1 million of tranche B term loans were outstanding under our credit agreement.  There were norevolving loans outstanding under the credit agreement at April 2, 2016.

At April 2, 2016, the available borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facility, net of outstanding letters of credit of $2.0 million, was $498.0 million. Proceeds of the revolving credit facility may be used for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions of targets in the same or a similar line of business as our company, subject to specified criteria.  We are required to pay a commitment fee of 0.50% per annum on the unused portion of the revolving credit facility.  The maximum letter of credit capacity under the revolving credit facility is $50.0 million, with a fronting fee of 0.25% per annum for all outstanding letters of credit and a letter of credit fee equal to the applicable margin for revolving loans that are Eurodollar (LIBOR) loans. The revolving credit facility matures on June 5, 2019.

The tranche A term loans are subject to principal amortization. $10.5 million is due and payable in fiscal 2017 and $76.9 million is due and payable in fiscal 2018.  The balance of all borrowings under the tranche A term loan facility, or $146.2 million, is due and payable at maturity on June 5, 2019.  The entire $640.1 million principal amount of tranche B term loans outstanding are due and payable at maturity on November 2, 2022.

(6)Long-Term Debt (Continued)

We may prepay the term loans or permanently reduce the revolving credit facility commitment under the credit agreement at any time without premium or penalty (other than customary “breakage” costs with respect to the early termination of LIBOR loans).  Subject to certain exceptions, the credit agreement provides for mandatory prepayment upon certain asset dispositions or casualty events and issuances of indebtedness.

Interest under the revolving credit facility, including any outstanding letters of credit, and under the tranche A term loan facility, is determined based on alternative rates that we may choose in accordance with the credit agreement, including a base rate per annum plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.50% to 1.00%, and LIBOR plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.50% to 2.00%, in each case depending on our consolidated leverage ratio. At April 2, 2016, the tranche A term loan interest rate was approximately 2.43%.  There were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility at April 2, 2016.

Interest under the tranche B term loan facility is determined based on alternative rates that we may choose in accordance with the credit agreement, including a base rate per annum plus an applicable margin of 2.00%, and LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 3.00%. At April 2, 2016, the tranche B term loan interest rate was approximately 3.75%.

Our obligations under the credit agreement are jointly and severally and fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior basis by all of our existing and certain future domestic subsidiaries. The credit agreement is secured by substantially all of our and our domestic subsidiaries’ assets except our and our domestic subsidiaries’ real property. The credit agreement contains customary restrictive covenants, subject to certain permitted amounts and exceptions, including covenants limiting our ability to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends and make other restricted payments, repurchase shares of our outstanding stock and create certain liens.

The credit agreement also contains certain financial maintenance covenants, which, among other things, specify a maximum consolidated leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio, each ratio as defined in the credit agreement. Our consolidated leverage ratio (defined as the ratio of our consolidated net debt, as of the last day of any period of four consecutive fiscal quarters to our adjusted EBITDA for such period), may not exceed 6.75 to 1.00 for the first quarter of 2016 through the fourth quarter of 2016; and 6.50 to 1.00 for the first quarter of 2017 and thereafter.  We are also required to maintain a consolidated interest coverage ratio of at least 1.75 to 1.00 as of the last day of any period of four consecutive fiscal quarters.  As of April 2, 2016, we were in compliance with all of the covenants, including the financial covenants, in the credit agreement.

The credit agreement also provides for an incremental term loan and revolving loan facility, pursuant to which we may request that the lenders under the credit agreement, and potentially other lenders, provide unlimited additional amounts of term loans or revolving loans or both on terms substantially consistent with those provided under the credit agreement.  Among other things, the utilization of the incremental facility is conditioned on our ability to meet a maximum senior secured leverage ratio of 4.00 to 1.00, and a sufficient number of lenders or new lenders agreeing to participate in the facility.

4.625% Senior Notes due 2021.On June 4, 2013, we issued $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.625% senior notes due 2021 at a price to the public of 100% of their face value.

Interest on the 4.625% senior notes is payable on June 1 and December 1 of each year.  The 4.625% senior notes will mature on June 1, 2021, unless earlier retired or redeemed.  On or after June 1, 2016, we may redeem some or all of the 4.625% senior notes at a redemption price of 103.469% beginning June 1, 2016 and thereafter at prices declining annually to 100% on or after June 1, 2019, in each case plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of

redemption.  We may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the 4.625% senior notes prior to June 1, 2016 with the net proceeds from certain equity offerings at a redemption price of 104.625% plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption.  We may also redeem some or all of the 4.625% senior notes at any time prior to June 1, 2016 at a redemption price equal to the make-whole amount set forth in the indenture governing the 4.625% senior notes.  In addition, if we undergo a change of control or upon certain asset sales, we may be required to offer to

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repurchase the 4.625% senior notes at the repurchase price set forth in the indenture plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase.

We may also, from time to time, seek to retire the 4.625% senior notes through cash repurchases of the 4.625% senior notes and/or exchanges of the 4.625% senior notes for equity securities, in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise.  Such repurchases or exchanges, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors.  The amounts involved may be material.

Our obligations under the 4.625% senior notes are jointly and severally and fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior basis by all of our existing and certain future domestic subsidiaries.  The 4.625% senior notes and the subsidiary guarantees are our and the guarantors’ general unsecured obligations and are effectively junior in right of payment to all of our and the guarantors’ secured indebtedness and to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities of our non-guarantor subsidiaries; are pari passu in right of payment to all of our and the guarantors’ existing and future unsecured senior debt; and are senior in right of payment to all of our and the guarantors’ future subordinated debt.  Our foreign subsidiaries are not guarantors, and any future foreign or partially owned domestic subsidiaries will not be guarantors, of the 4.625% senior notes.

The indenture contains covenants with respect to us and the guarantors and restricts the incurrence of additional indebtedness and the issuance of capital stock; the payment of dividends or distributions on, and redemption of, capital stock; a number of other restricted payments, including certain investments; creation of specified liens, certain sale-leaseback transactions and sales of certain specified assets; fundamental changes, including consolidation, mergers and transfers of all or substantially all of our assets; and specified transactions with affiliates.  Each of the covenants is subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications.  As of April 2, 2016, we were in compliance with all of the covenants in the indenture governing the 4.625% senior notes.

Subsidiary Guarantees.  We have no assets or operations independent of our direct and indirect subsidiaries.  All of our present domestic subsidiaries jointly and severally and fully and unconditionally guarantee our long-term debt.  There are no significant restrictions on our ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to obtain funds from our respective subsidiaries by dividend or loan.  See Note 16, “Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information.”

Accrued Interest.  At April 2, 2016 and January 2, 2016, accrued interest of $13.1 million and $5.7 million, respectively, is included in accrued expenses in the accompanying unaudited consolidated balance sheets.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt.  During the first quarter of 2016, we incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt in connection with the repayment of $40.1 million aggregate principal amount of our tranche A term loans and $109.9 million aggregate principal amount of our tranche B term loans. The loss on extinguishment includes the write-off of deferred debt financing costs of $2.2 million and the write-off of unamortized discount of $0.6 million.

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Fair Value Measurements

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Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

(7)Fair Value Measurements

The authoritative accounting literature relating to fair value measurements defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). The accounting literature outlines a valuation framework and creates a fair value hierarchy in order to increase the consistency and comparability of fair value measurements and the related disclosures. Under generally accepted accounting principles, certain assets and liabilities must be measured at fair value, and the accounting literature details the disclosures that are required for items measured at fair value.

(7)Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

Financial assets and liabilities are measured using inputs from the three levels of the fair value hierarchy under the accounting literature.  The three levels are as follows:

Level 1—Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Observable inputs other than Level 1 quoted prices, such as quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value driver is observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that reflect our assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

Cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, income tax receivable, trade accounts payable, accrued expenses, income tax payable and dividends payable are reflected in the consolidated balance sheets at carrying value, which approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

The carrying values and fair values of our revolving credit loans, term loans and senior notes as of April 2, 2016 and January 2, 2016 are as follows (in thousands):

		April 2, 2016						January 2, 2016
	Carrying Value			Fair Value			Carrying Value			Fair Value
Revolving Credit Loans		—			—			40,000			40,000	(1)
Tranche A Term Loans due 2019		233,279	(2)		232,113	(1)		273,285	(2)		272,381	(1)
Tranche B Term Loans due 2022		637,084	(3)		637,880	(1)		746,331	(3)		749,063	(1)
4.625% Senior Notes due 2021		700,000			700,000	(4)		700,000			691,250	(4)

(1) Fair values are estimated based on Level 2 inputs, which were quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active.

(2) The carrying values of the tranche A term loans are net of discount.  At April 2, 2016 and January 2, 2016, the face amounts of the tranche A term loans were $233.6 million and $273.8 million, respectively.

(3) The carrying values of the tranche B term loans are net of discount.  At April 2, 2016 and January 2, 2016, the face amounts of the tranche B term loans were $640.1 million and $750.0 million, respectively.

(4) Fair values are estimated based on quoted market prices.

There was no Level 3 activity during the first quarter of 2016 or 2015.

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Stockholders’ Equity

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Capital Stock

Stockholder's Equity

(8)Stockholders’ Equity

Common Stock Offering.  On March 15, 2016, we completed an underwritten public offering of 4,600,000 shares of our common stock at a price to the public of $33.55 per share. The proceeds of the offering were $152.0 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses. The offering was made by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement included as part of an effective shelf registration statement previously filed with the SEC. We used the net proceeds of the offering to repay a portion of our long-term debt. See Note 6, “Long-Term Debt.”

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

(9)Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL) as of April 2, 2016 and April 4, 2015 are as follows (in thousands):

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Affected Line Item in the
	April 2,		April 4,		Statement Where Net Income
Details about AOCL Components	2016		2015		is Presented
Defined benefit pension plan items
Amortization of prior service cost	$	11	$	11	See (1) below
Amortization of unrecognized loss		132		176	See (1) below
		143		187	Total before tax
		(54)		(68)	Income tax expense
Total reclassification	$	89	$	119	Net of tax

(1) These items are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost.  See Note 10, “Pension Benefits” for additional information.

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of April 2, 2016 is as follows (in thousands):

			Foreign Currency
	Defined Benefit		Translation
	Pension Plan Items		Adjustments		Total
Beginning balance	$	(8,712)	$	(3,984)	$	(12,696)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		—		2,153		2,153
Amounts reclassified from AOCL		89		—		89
Net current period other comprehensive income		89		2,153		2,242
Ending balance	$	(8,623)	$	(1,831)	$	(10,454)

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Pension Benefits

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Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits

(10)Pension Benefits

Company Sponsored Defined Benefit Pension Plans.  Net periodic pension costs for company sponsored defined benefit pension plans for the first quarter of 2016 and 2015 include the following components (in thousands):

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 2,		April 4,
	2016		2015
Service cost—benefits earned during the period	$	873	$	1,001
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation		692		640
Expected return on plan assets		(1,096)		(1,042)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost		11		11
Amortization of unrecognized loss		132		176
Net periodic pension cost	$	612	$	786

During the first quarter of 2016, we made $1.8 million of defined benefit pension plan contributions. We plan to make approximately $1.7 million of additional contributions during the remainder of fiscal 2016.

Multi-Employer Defined Benefit Pension Plan.  We also contribute to the Bakery and Confectionery Union and Industry International Pension Fund (EIN 52-6118572, Plan No. 001), a multi-employer defined benefit pension plan, sponsored by the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM).  The plan provides multiple plan benefits with corresponding contribution rates that are collectively bargained between participating employers and their affiliated BCTGM local unions.

(10)Pension Benefits (Continued)

We were notified that for the plan year beginning January 1, 2012, the plan was in critical status and classified in the Red Zone.  As of the date of the accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements, the plan remains in critical status.  The law requires that all contributing employers pay to the plan a surcharge to help correct the plan’s financial situation.  The amount of the surcharge is equal to a percentage of the amount an employer is otherwise required to contribute to the plan under the applicable collective bargaining agreement.  During the second quarter of 2015, we agreed to a collective bargaining agreement that, among other things, implements a rehabilitation plan.  As a result, our contributions to the plan are expected to increase by at least 5% per year.

B&G Foods made contributions to the plan of $0.2 million in the first quarter of 2016 and expects to pay surcharges of less than $0.1 million in fiscal 2016 assuming consistent hours are worked.  B&G Foods contributed $0.8 million in fiscal 2015 and paid less than $0.1 million in surcharges. These contributions represented less than five percent of total contributions made to the plan.

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Commitments and Contingencies

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Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

(11)Commitments and Contingencies

Operating Leases.  As of April 2, 2016, future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases in effect at quarter-end (with initial lease terms in excess of one year) for the periods set forth below were as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal year ending:
2016	$	6,169
2017		5,580
2018		5,384
2019		5,276
2020		4,285
Thereafter		3,687
Total	$	30,381

Legal Proceedings.  We are from time to time involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings involving product liability claims, product labeling claims, worker’s compensation and other employee claims, and tort and other general liability claims, as well as trademark, copyright, patent infringement and related claims and legal actions. While we cannot predict with certainty the results of these claims and legal actions in which we are currently or in the future may be involved, we do not expect that the ultimate disposition of any currently pending claims or actions will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

B&G Foods has been named as a defendant in a putative class action lawsuit filed by The Weston Firm on behalf of Troy Walker in August 2015 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.  The lawsuit alleges that our company has violated California’s Consumer Legal Remedies Act and Unfair Competition Law, with respect to the advertising, marketing and labeling of certain Ortega taco shells.  Specifically, the plaintiff alleges, among other things, that the products are deceptively marketed because the products are labeled “0g trans fat” on the front of the package and contain partially hydrogenated oil.  The complaint seeks monetary damages, injunctive relief and attorneys’ fees.  We have been vigorously defending this lawsuit and believe that the plaintiff’s claims are without merit and that the products are and have at all times been properly labeled in compliance with applicable law.  We also believe the claims are moot because, among other things, we began transitioning away from partially hydrogenated oil in these products before first being contacted by The Weston Firm and we no longer use partially hydrogenated oil in these products.  On February 8, 2016, the court ruled on our motion to dismiss, dismissing all of the plaintiff’s labeling claims and agreeing with our position that any claim for removal of partially hydrogenated oil would be moot after B&G Foods has done so.  Under the court’s ruling, the plaintiff’s only surviving claims relate to his alleged use of these

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products.  These claims have been stayed, however, pending further guidance from the FDA, which has already stated that companies may continue to use partially hydrogenated oil through at least 2018.  The plaintiff has filed an appeal to the Ninth Circuit.  Based upon information currently available, we do not believe the ultimate resolution of this matter will have a material adverse effect on B&G Foods’ consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

Environmental.  We are subject to environmental laws and regulations in the normal course of business. We did not make any material expenditures during the first quarter of 2016 or 2015 in order to comply with environmental laws and regulations. Based on our experience to date, management believes that the future cost of compliance with existing environmental laws and regulations (and liability for any known environmental conditions) will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity. However, we cannot predict what environmental or health and safety legislation or regulations will be enacted in the future or how existing or future laws or regulations will be enforced, administered or interpreted, nor can we predict the amount of future expenditures that may be required in order to comply with such environmental or health and safety laws or regulations or to respond to such environmental claims.

Collective Bargaining Agreements.  As of April 2, 2016, approximately 1,192 of our 1,981 employees, or 60%, were covered by collective bargaining agreements. During the first quarter of 2016, we reached an agreement in principal with the Drivers, Salesmen, Warehousemen, Milk Processors, Cannery, Dairy Employees and Helpers Union, Local No. 695, to extend for an additional five-year period ending March 27, 2021, a collective bargaining agreement that covers approximately 181 employees at our Stoughton, Wisconsin manufacturing facility.  The new agreement has been ratified by the union employees at the facility. None of our collective bargaining agreements are scheduled to expire within one year.

Severance and Change of Control Agreements.  We have employment agreements with each of our seven executive officers. The agreements generally continue until terminated by the executive or by us, and provide for severance payments under certain circumstances, including termination by us without cause (as defined in the agreements) or as a result of the employee’s death or disability, or termination by us or a deemed termination upon a change of control (as defined in the agreements). Severance benefits generally include payments for salary continuation, continuation of health care and insurance benefits, present value of additional pension credits and, in the case of a change of control, accelerated vesting under compensation plans and, in certain cases, potential gross up payments for excise tax liability.

Ortega and Las Palmas Recall.  On November 14, 2014, we announced a voluntary recall for certain Ortega and Las Palmas products after learning that one or more of the spice ingredients purchased from a third party supplier contained peanuts and almonds, allergens that are not declared on the products’ ingredient statements.  A significant majority of the costs of this recall were incurred in the fourth quarter of 2014.  The cost impact of this recall during the first quarter of 2015 was $1.5 million, of which $0.8 million was recorded as a decrease in net sales related to customer refunds; $0.5 million was recorded as an increase in cost of goods sold primarily related to costs associated with product retrieval, destruction charges and customer fees; and $0.2 million was recorded as an increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses related to administrative costs.  The charges we recorded are based upon costs incurred to date. There was no material cost impact of this recall during the first quarter of 2016, and we do not expect future expenses, if any, to be material.

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Earnings per Share

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Earnings per Share

Earnings per Share

(12)Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding.  Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus all additional shares of common stock that would have been outstanding if potentially dilutive shares of common stock had been issued upon the exercise of stock options or in connection with performance shares that may be earned under long-term incentive awards as of the grant date, in the case of the stock options, and as of the beginning of the period, in the case of the performance shares, using the treasury stock method.  For the first quarter of 2016 there were 38,729 and for the first quarter of 2015 there were 429,892 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted average shares outstanding because the effect would have been anti-dilutive on diluted earnings per share.

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 2,		April 4,
	2016		2015
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		59,000,682		53,758,649
Net effect of potentially dilutive share-based compensation awards		102,667		40,860
Diluted		59,103,349		53,799,509

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Business and Credit Concentrations and Geographic Information

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Business and Credit Concentrations and Geographic Information

Business and Credit Concentrations and Geographic Information

(13)Business and Credit Concentrations and Geographic Information

Our exposure to credit loss in the event of non-payment of accounts receivable by customers is estimated in the amount of the allowance for doubtful accounts.  We perform ongoing credit evaluations of the financial condition of our customers.  Our top ten customers accounted for approximately 56.8% and 52.6%of consolidated net sales for the first quarter of 2016 and 2015, respectively.  Our top ten customers accounted for approximately 47.9% and 53.5%of our consolidated trade accounts receivables as of April 2, 2016and January 2, 2016, respectively. Other than Wal-Mart, which accounted for 25.2% and 20.1% of our consolidated net sales for the first quarter of 2016 and 2015, respectively,no single customer accounted for more than 10.0% of our consolidated net sales for the first quarter of 2016 or 2015. Other than Wal-Mart, which accounted for 17.4% and 19.3% of our consolidated trade accounts receivables as of April 2, 2016and January 2, 2016, respectively, no single customer accounted for more than 10.0% of our consolidated trade accounts receivables.  As of April 2, 2016, we do not believe we have any significant concentration of credit risk with respect to our consolidated trade accounts receivable with any single customer whose failure or nonperformance would materially affect our results other than as described above with respect to Wal-Mart.

During the first quarter of 2016 and 2015, our sales to customers in foreign countries represented approximately 9.0% and 3.3%, respectively, of net sales.  Our foreign sales are primarily to customers in Canada.

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Share-Based Payments

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Share-Based Payments

Share-Based Payments

(14)Share-Based Payments

Our company makes annual grants of stock options and performance share long-term incentive awards (LTIAs) to our executive officers and certain other members of senior management.  The performance share LTIAs entitle the participants to earn shares of common stock upon the attainment of certain performance goals.  In addition, our non-employee directors receive annual equity grants as part of their non-employee director compensation.

(14)Share-Based Payments (Continued)

The following table details our stock option activity for the first quarter of fiscal 2016:

		Weighted		Weighted Average	Aggregate
		Average		Contractual Life	Intrinsic
	Options	Exercise Price		Remaining (Years)	Value
Outstanding at beginning of fiscal 2016	501,698	$	30.20
Granted	195,799	$	34.00
Exercised	—		—
Forfeited	—		—
Outstanding at end of first quarter of 2016	697,497	$	31.27	9.1	$	2,511.7
Exercisable at end of first quarter of 2016	—		—	—		—

The fair value of the options was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model utilizing certain assumptions.  Expected volatility was based on both historical and implied volatilities of our common stock over the estimated expected term of the award. The expected term of the options granted represents the period of time that options were expected to be outstanding and is based on the “simplified method” in accordance with accounting guidance. We utilized the simplified method to determine the expected term of the options as we do not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term. The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant, which corresponds to the expected term of the options.

	2016		2015
Weighted average grant date fair value	$	5.03	$	6.00
Expected volatility		27.7%		36.0%
Expected term		6.5 years		6.5 years
Risk-free interest rate		1.7%		1.6% - 1.9%
Dividend yield		4.9%		4.7% - 4.9%

The following table sets forth the compensation expense recognized for share-based payments (performance share LTIAs, stock options, non-employee director stock grants and other share based payments) during the first quarter of 2016 and 2015 and where that expense is reflected in our consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 2,		April 4,
Consolidated Statements of Operations Location	2016		2015
Compensation expense included in cost of goods sold	$	231	$	260
Compensation expense included in selling, general and administrative expenses		867		923
Total compensation expense for share-based payments	$	1,098	$	1,183

As of April 2, 2016, there was $5.1 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to performance share LTIAs, which is expected to be recognized over the next 2.75 years and $2.6 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options, which is expected to be recognized over the next three years.

(14)Share-Based Payments (Continued)

The following table details the activity in our non-vested performance share LTIAs for the first quarter of 2016:

		Weighted Average
	Number of	Grant Date Fair
	Performance Shares (1)	Value (per share)(2)
Beginning of fiscal 2016	368,274	$	26.16
Granted	173,646	$	29.04
Vested	(101,094)	$	28.24
Forfeited	—	$	—
End of first quarter of 2016	440,826	$	26.82

(1) Solely for purposes of this table, the number of performance shares is based on the participants earning the maximum number of performance shares (i.e., 200% of the target number of performance shares).

(2) The fair value of the awards was determined based upon the closing price of our common stock on the applicable measurement dates (i.e., the deemed grant dates for accounting purposes) reduced by the present value of expected dividends using the risk-free interest-rate as the award holders are not entitled to dividends or dividend equivalents during the vesting period.

The following table details the number of shares of common stock issued by our company during the first quarter of 2016 and 2015 upon the vesting of performance share long-term incentive awards and other share based compensation(dollars in thousands):

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 2,		April 4,
	2016		2015
Number of performance shares vested		101,094		153,195
Shares withheld to fund statutory minimum tax withholding		37,596		58,243
Total shares of common stock issued		63,498		94,952
Excess tax benefit recorded to additional paid in capital	$	343	$	518

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Net Sales by Brand

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Net Sales by Brand

Net Sales by Brand

(15)Net Sales by Brand

The following table sets forth net sales by brand (in thousands):

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 2,		April 4,
	2016		2015
Brand:(1)
Green Giant(2)	$	130,160	$	—
Ortega		36,466		39,960
Pirate Brands		24,081		23,036
Maple Grove Farms of Vermont		18,716		19,824
Cream of Wheat		17,095		16,985
Mrs. Dash		16,728		17,027
Bear Creek Country Kitchens		13,592		13,986
Mama Mary’s(3)		10,480		—
Las Palmas		9,764		9,036
Polaner		8,705		8,403
New York Style		4,680		5,306
Bloch & Guggenheimer		6,194		6,301
Spring Tree		4,995		5,352
All other brands		51,322		51,906
Total	$	352,978	$	217,122

(1) Table includes net sales for each of our brands whose fiscal 2015 net sales were equal to or exceeded 2% of our total fiscal 2016 or fiscal 2015 net sales and for all other brands in the aggregate. Net sales for each brand includes branded net sales and, if applicable, any private label and food service net sales attributable to the brand.

(2) We completed the Green Giant acquisition on November 2, 2015.

(3) We completed the Mama Mary’s acquisition on July 10, 2015.

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Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

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Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

(16)Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

As further discussed in Note 6, “Long-Term Debt,” our obligations under the 4.625% senior notes are jointly and severally and fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior basis by all of our existing and certain future domestic subsidiaries, which we refer to in this note as the guarantor subsidiaries.  Our foreign subsidiaries, which we refer to in this note as the non-guarantor subsidiaries, do not guarantee the 4.625% senior notes.

The following condensed consolidating financial information presents the condensed consolidating balance sheet as of April 2, 2016 and January 2, 2016, and the related condensed consolidating statement of operations and condensed consolidating statement of cash flows for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2016 for:

1.B&G Foods, Inc. (the Parent),

2.the guarantor subsidiaries,

3.the non-guarantor subsidiaries, and

4.the Parent and all of its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.

The information includes elimination entries necessary to consolidate the Parent with the guarantor subsidiaries and non-guarantor subsidiaries.  The guarantor subsidiaries and non-guarantor subsidiaries are presented on a combined basis.  The principal elimination entries eliminate investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions.  Separate financial information for each of the guarantor subsidiaries and non-guarantor subsidiaries are not presented because management believes such financial statements would not be meaningful to investors.

(16)Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

As of April 2, 2016

(In thousands)

			Guarantor		Non-Guarantor
	Parent		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—	$	61,576	$	3,604	$	—	$	65,180
Trade accounts receivable, net		—		68,396		4,188		—		72,584
Inventories, net		—		228,144		32,373		—		260,517
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		—		43,696		14,792		—		58,488
Income tax receivable		—		—		376		(376)		—
Deferred income taxes		—		4,924		300		—		5,224
Intercompany receivables		—		467		10,667		(11,134)		—
Total current assets				407,203		66,300		(11,510)		461,993
Property, plant and equipment, net		—		127,346		35,283		—		162,629
Goodwill		—		473,145		—		—		473,145
Other intangibles, net		—		1,438,932		—		—		1,438,932
Other assets		—		1,895		—		—		1,895
Investments in subsidiaries		2,215,542		91,265		—		(2,306,807)		—
Total assets	$	2,215,542	$	2,539,786	$	101,583	$	(2,318,317)	$	2,538,594
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	$	—	$	35,347	$	6,425	$	—	$	41,772
Accrued expenses		—		37,705		1,428		—		39,133
Income tax payable		—		2,790		1,998		(376)		4,412
Dividends payable		26,309		—		—		—		26,309
Intercompany payables		—		10,667		467		(11,134)		—
Total current liabilities		26,309		86,509		10,318		(11,510)		111,626
Long-term debt		1,570,363		(24,538)		—		—		1,545,825
Other liabilities		—		2,346		—		—		2,346
Deferred income taxes		—		259,927		—		—		259,927
Total liabilities		1,596,672		324,244		10,318		(11,510)		1,919,724
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock		—		—		—		—		—
Common stock		626		—		—		—		626
Additional paid-in capital		288,269		1,891,830		86,833		(1,978,663)		288,269
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(10,454)		(10,454)		(1,831)		12,285		(10,454)
Retained earnings		340,429		334,166		6,263		(340,429)		340,429
Total stockholders’ equity		618,870		2,215,542		91,265		(2,306,807)		618,870
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	2,215,542	$	2,539,786	$	101,583	$	(2,318,317)	$	2,538,594

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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

As of January 2, 2016

(In thousands)

			Guarantor		Non-Guarantor
	Parent		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—	$	1,964	$	3,282	$	—	$	5,246
Trade accounts receivable, net		—		63,890		5,822		—		69,712
Inventories, net		—		277,432		35,448		—		312,880
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		—		53,242		14,275		—		67,517
Income tax receivable		—		2,611		7		(104)		2,514
Deferred income taxes		—		5,116		303		(127)		5,292
Intercompany receivables		—		4,659		—		(4,659)		—
Total current assets				408,914		59,137		(4,890)		463,161
Property, plant and equipment, net		—		128,227		35,415		—		163,642
Goodwill		—		473,145		—		—		473,145
Other intangibles, net		—		1,442,340		—		—		1,442,340
Other assets		—		1,332		—		—		1,332
Investments in subsidiaries		2,237,593		85,074		—		(2,322,667)		—
Total assets	$	2,237,593	$	2,539,032	$	94,552	$	(2,327,557)	$	2,543,620
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	$	—	$	45,646	$	3,947	$	—	$	49,593
Accrued expenses		—		30,465		872		(104)		31,233
Current portion of long-term debt		33,750		—		—		—		33,750
Income tax payable		—		—		—		—		—
Dividends payable		20,292		—		—		—		20,292
Intercompany payables		—		—		4,659		(4,659)		—
Total current liabilities		54,042		76,111		9,478		(4,763)		134,868
Long-term debt		1,725,866		(28,095)		—		—		1,697,771
Other liabilities		—		3,212		—		—		3,212
Deferred income taxes		—		250,211		—		(127)		250,084
Total liabilities		1,779,908		301,439		9,478		(4,890)		2,085,935
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock		—		—		—		—		—
Common stock		580		—		—		—		580
Additional paid-in capital		162,568		1,945,281		86,833		(2,032,114)		162,568
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(12,696)		(12,696)		(3,984)		16,680		(12,696)
Retained earnings		307,233		305,008		2,225		(307,233)		307,233
Total stockholders’ equity		457,685		2,237,593		85,074		(2,322,667)		457,685
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	2,237,593	$	2,539,032	$	94,552	$	(2,327,557)	$	2,543,620

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income

Thirteen Weeks Ended April 2, 2016

(In thousands)

			Guarantor		Non-Guarantor
	Parent		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Net sales	$	—	$	329,302	$	30,276	$	(6,600)	$	352,978
Cost of goods sold		—		220,026		23,637		(6,600)		237,063
Gross profit		—		109,276		6,639		—		115,915
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses		—		38,826		812		—		39,638
Amortization expense		—		3,408		—		—		3,408
Operating income		—		67,042		5,827		—		72,869
Other income and expenses:
Interest expense, net		—		19,135		—		—		19,135
Loss on extinguishment of debt		—		2,836		—		—		2,836
Other income		—		(1,929)		—		—		(1,929)
Income before income tax expense		—		47,000		5,827		—		52,827
Income tax expense		—		17,842		1,789		—		19,631
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		33,196		4,038		—		(37,234)		—
Net income	$	33,196	$	33,196	$	4,038	$	(37,234)	$	33,196
Comprehensive income	$	35,438	$	35,438	$	6,191	$	(41,629)	$	35,438

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Thirteen Weeks Ended April 2, 2016

(In thousands)

			Guarantor		Non-Guarantor
	Parent		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	—	$	108,367	$	15,482	$	—	$	123,849
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures		—		(4,280)		(840)		—		(5,120)
Net cash used in investing activities		—		(4,280)		(840)		—		(5,120)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term debt		(150,000)		—		—		—		(150,000)
Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility		(50,000)		—		—		—		(50,000)
Borrowings under revolving credit facility		10,000		—		—		—		10,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net		152,025		—		—		—		152,025
Dividends paid		(20,292)		—		—		—		(20,292)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation		—		343		—		—		343
Payments of tax withholding on behalf of employees for net share settlement of share-based compensation		—		(1,410)		—		—		(1,410)
Intercompany transactions		58,267		(43,408)		(14,859)		—		—
Net cash used in financing activities		—		(44,475)		(14,859)		—		(59,334)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents		—		—		539		—		539
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		—		59,612		322		—		59,934
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year		—		1,964		3,282		—		5,246
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	—	$	61,576	$	3,604	$	—	$	65,180

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 02, 2016

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Fiscal Year

Fiscal Year

Typically, our fiscal quarters and fiscal year consist of 13 and 52 weeks, respectively, ending on the Saturday closest to December 31 in the case of our fiscal year and fourth fiscal quarter, and on the Saturday closest to the end of the corresponding calendar quarter in the case of our fiscal quarters.  As a result, a 53rd week is added to our fiscal year every five or six years.  In a 53-week fiscal year our fourth fiscal quarter contains 14 weeks.  Our fiscal year ending December 31, 2016 (fiscal 2016) and our fiscal year ended January 2, 2016 (fiscal 2015) each contain 52 weeks.  Each quarter of fiscal 2016 and 2015 contains 13 weeks.

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements for the thirteen week periods ended April 2, 2016 (first quarter of 2016) and April 4, 2015 (first quarter of 2015) have been prepared by our company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and include the accounts of B&G Foods, Inc. and its subsidiaries.  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.  However, our management believes, to the best of their knowledge, that the disclosures herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.  All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.  The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal and recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly our consolidated financial position as of April 2, 2016, and the results of our operations, comprehensive income and cash flows for the first quarter of each of 2016 and 2015.  Our results of operations for the first quarter of 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.  We have evaluated subsequent events for disclosure through the date of issuance of the accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements. The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes

(2)Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2015 filed with the SEC on March 2, 2016.  Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires our management to make a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Some of the more significant estimates and assumptions made by management involve trade and consumer promotion expenses; allowances for excess, obsolete and unsaleable inventories; pension benefits; acquisition accounting fair value allocations; the recoverability of goodwill, other intangible assets, property, plant and equipment and deferred tax assets; and the determination of the useful life of customer relationship and amortizable trademark intangibles.  Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates and assumptions.

Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, including the current economic environment.  We adjust such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate.  Volatility in the credit and equity markets can increase the uncertainty inherent in such estimates and assumptions.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Newly Adopted Accounting Standards

In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued a new accounting standards update (ASU) that requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the debt liability, similar to the presentation of debt discounts.  The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We adopted the provisions of this ASU at the beginning of fiscal 2016 and applied the required changes in accounting principle on a restrospective basis. Accordingly, in our consolidated balance sheet as of January 2, 2016,  $28.1 million of unamortized deferring financing costs were reclassified from other assets to long-term debt. The update impacted presentation and disclosure only, and therefore, the adoption of this ASU did not have any impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In March 2016, the FASB issued a new ASU that provides for the simplification of several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment awards, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the impact of this new standard.

In February 2016, the FASB issued a new ASU that requires lessees to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for those leases classified as operating leases under current guidance. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the impact of this new standard. 

In November 2015, the FASB issued a new ASU that requires deferred tax assets and liabilities to be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The update impacts balance sheet presentation and disclosure only, and

(2)Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

therefore, the adoption of this ASU will not have any impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

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Acquisitions (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 02, 2016

Business Acquisition

Schedule of unaudited pro forma summary of operations

	Thirteen
	Weeks Ended
	April 4, 2015
	(dollars in thousands,
	except per share data)
Net sales	$	358,509
Net income		25,134
Basic and diluted earnings per share	$	0.47

Mama Mary's

Business Acquisition

Schedule of preliminary allocation of purchase price to the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired

Mama Mary’s Acquisition (dollars in thousands):
Purchase Price:
Cash paid	$	51,025
Total	$	51,025
Preliminary Allocation:
Trademarks—unamortizable intangible assets		38,900
Goodwill		18,335
Customer relationship intangibles—amortizable intangible assets		4,800
Property, Plant and Equipment		1,900
Short-term deferred income tax assets		2,961
Other working capital		(619)
Long-term deferred income tax liabilities, net		(15,252)
Total	$	51,025

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Inventories (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 02, 2016

Inventories

Summary of Inventories

Inventories consist of the following, as of the dates indicated (in thousands):

	April 2, 2016		January 2, 2016
Raw materials and packaging	$	33,063	$	32,143
Work-in-process		90,465		123,817
Finished goods		136,989		156,920
Total	$	260,517	$	312,880

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 02, 2016

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Schedule of goodwill and other intangible assets

The carrying amounts of goodwill and other intangible assets, as of the dates indicated, consist of the following (in thousands):

	As of April 2, 2016						As of January 2, 2016
	Gross Carrying		Accumulated		Net Carrying		Gross Carrying		Accumulated		Net Carrying
	Amount		Amortization		Amount		Amount		Amortization		Amount
Amortizable Intangible Assets
Trademarks	$	12,056	$	2,039	$	10,017	$	12,056	$	1,806	$	10,250
Customer relationships		235,713		71,566		164,147		235,713		68,591		167,122
Seed technology		2,000		333		1,667		2,000		133		1,867
	$	249,769	$	73,938	$	175,831	$	249,769	$	70,530	$	179,239
Unamortizable Intangible Assets
Goodwill	$	473,145					$	473,145
Trademarks	$	1,263,101					$	1,263,101

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Long-Term Debt (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 02, 2016

Long-Term Debt

Schedule of Long-term debt

Long-term debt consists of the following, as of the dates indicated (in thousands):

	April 2, 2016		January 2, 2016
Revolving credit facility	$	—	$	40,000
Tranche A term loans due 2019		233,640		273,750
Tranche B term loans due 2022		640,110		750,000
4.625% senior notes due 2021		700,000		700,000
Unamortized deferred financing costs		(24,538)		(28,095)
Unamortized discount		(3,387)		(4,134)
Total long-term debt, net of unamortized deferred financing costs and discount		1,545,825		1,731,521
Current portion of long-term debt		—		(33,750)
Long-term debt, net of unamortized deferred financing costs and discount, and excluding current portion	$	1,545,825	$	1,697,771

Schedule of aggregate contractual maturities of long-term debt

As of April 2, 2016, the aggregate contractual maturities of long-term debt are as follows (in thousands):

Years ending December:
2016	$	—
2017		10,515
2018		76,875
2019		146,250
2020		—
Thereafter		1,340,110
Total	$	1,573,750

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 02, 2016

Fair Value Measurements

Summary of carrying values and fair values of our revolving credit loans, term loans and senior notes

The carrying values and fair values of our revolving credit loans, term loans and senior notes as of April 2, 2016 and January 2, 2016 are as follows (in thousands):

		April 2, 2016						January 2, 2016
	Carrying Value			Fair Value			Carrying Value			Fair Value
Revolving Credit Loans		—			—			40,000			40,000	(1)
Tranche A Term Loans due 2019		233,279	(2)		232,113	(1)		273,285	(2)		272,381	(1)
Tranche B Term Loans due 2022		637,084	(3)		637,880	(1)		746,331	(3)		749,063	(1)
4.625% Senior Notes due 2021		700,000			700,000	(4)		700,000			691,250	(4)

(1) Fair values are estimated based on Level 2 inputs, which were quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active.

(2) The carrying values of the tranche A term loans are net of discount.  At April 2, 2016 and January 2, 2016, the face amounts of the tranche A term loans were $233.6 million and $273.8 million, respectively.

(3) The carrying values of the tranche B term loans are net of discount.  At April 2, 2016 and January 2, 2016, the face amounts of the tranche B term loans were $640.1 million and $750.0 million, respectively.

(4) Fair values are estimated based on quoted market prices.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 02, 2016

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss.

Schedule of reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive loss

The reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL) as of April 2, 2016 and April 4, 2015 are as follows (in thousands):

	Thirteen Weeks Ended				Affected Line Item in the
	April 2,		April 4,		Statement Where Net Income
Details about AOCL Components	2016		2015		is Presented
Defined benefit pension plan items
Amortization of prior service cost	$	11	$	11	See (1) below
Amortization of unrecognized loss		132		176	See (1) below
		143		187	Total before tax
		(54)		(68)	Income tax expense
Total reclassification	$	89	$	119	Net of tax

(1) These items are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost.  See Note 10, “Pension Benefits” for additional information.

Schedule of changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of April 2, 2016 is as follows (in thousands):

			Foreign Currency
	Defined Benefit		Translation
	Pension Plan Items		Adjustments		Total
Beginning balance	$	(8,712)	$	(3,984)	$	(12,696)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		—		2,153		2,153
Amounts reclassified from AOCL		89		—		89
Net current period other comprehensive income		89		2,153		2,242
Ending balance	$	(8,623)	$	(1,831)	$	(10,454)

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Pension Benefits (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 02, 2016

Pension Benefits

Schedule of defined benefit pension plans' benefit obligation, fair value of plans assets and funded status recognized in the consolidated balance sheets

Company Sponsored Defined Benefit Pension Plans.  Net periodic pension costs for company sponsored defined benefit pension plans for the first quarter of 2016 and 2015 include the following components (in thousands):

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 2,		April 4,
	2016		2015
Service cost—benefits earned during the period	$	873	$	1,001
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation		692		640
Expected return on plan assets		(1,096)		(1,042)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost		11		11
Amortization of unrecognized loss		132		176
Net periodic pension cost	$	612	$	786

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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 02, 2016

Commitments and Contingencies

Summary of future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases

Operating Leases.  As of April 2, 2016, future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases in effect at quarter-end (with initial lease terms in excess of one year) for the periods set forth below were as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal year ending:
2016	$	6,169
2017		5,580
2018		5,384
2019		5,276
2020		4,285
Thereafter		3,687
Total	$	30,381

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Earnings per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 02, 2016

Earnings per Share

Schedule of calculations related to basic and diluted earning per share

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 2,		April 4,
	2016		2015
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		59,000,682		53,758,649
Net effect of potentially dilutive share-based compensation awards		102,667		40,860
Diluted		59,103,349		53,799,509

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Share-Based Payments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 02, 2016

Share-Based Payments

Schedule of stock option activity

		Weighted		Weighted Average	Aggregate
		Average		Contractual Life	Intrinsic
	Options	Exercise Price		Remaining (Years)	Value
Outstanding at beginning of fiscal 2016	501,698	$	30.20
Granted	195,799	$	34.00
Exercised	—		—
Forfeited	—		—
Outstanding at end of first quarter of 2016	697,497	$	31.27	9.1	$	2,511.7
Exercisable at end of first quarter of 2016	—		—	—		—

Schedule of stock options, valuation assumption

	2016		2015
Weighted average grant date fair value	$	5.03	$	6.00
Expected volatility		27.7%		36.0%
Expected term		6.5 years		6.5 years
Risk-free interest rate		1.7%		1.6% - 1.9%
Dividend yield		4.9%		4.7% - 4.9%

Schedule of compensation expense recognized for share-based payments

The following table sets forth the compensation expense recognized for share-based payments (performance share LTIAs, stock options, non-employee director stock grants and other share based payments) during the first quarter of 2016 and 2015 and where that expense is reflected in our consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 2,		April 4,
Consolidated Statements of Operations Location	2016		2015
Compensation expense included in cost of goods sold	$	231	$	260
Compensation expense included in selling, general and administrative expenses		867		923
Total compensation expense for share-based payments	$	1,098	$	1,183

Schedule of non-vested performance share LTIAs

		Weighted Average
	Number of	Grant Date Fair
	Performance Shares (1)	Value (per share)(2)
Beginning of fiscal 2016	368,274	$	26.16
Granted	173,646	$	29.04
Vested	(101,094)	$	28.24
Forfeited	—	$	—
End of first quarter of 2016	440,826	$	26.82

(1) Solely for purposes of this table, the number of performance shares is based on the participants earning the maximum number of performance shares (i.e., 200% of the target number of performance shares).

The fair value of the awards was determined based upon the closing price of our common stock on the applicable measurement dates (i.e., the deemed grant dates for accounting purposes) reduced by the present value of expected dividends using the risk-free interest-rate as the award holders are not entitled to dividends or dividend equivalents during the vesting period.

Schedule of number of shares of common stock issued by entity upon the vesting of performance share long-term incentive awards other share based compensation

The following table details the number of shares of common stock issued by our company during the first quarter of 2016 and 2015 upon the vesting of performance share long-term incentive awards and other share based compensation(dollars in thousands):

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 2,		April 4,
	2016		2015
Number of performance shares vested		101,094		153,195
Shares withheld to fund statutory minimum tax withholding		37,596		58,243
Total shares of common stock issued		63,498		94,952
Excess tax benefit recorded to additional paid in capital	$	343	$	518

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Net Sales by Brand (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 02, 2016

Net Sales by Brand

Schedule of net sales by brand

The following table sets forth net sales by brand (in thousands):

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 2,		April 4,
	2016		2015
Brand:(1)
Green Giant(2)	$	130,160	$	—
Ortega		36,466		39,960
Pirate Brands		24,081		23,036
Maple Grove Farms of Vermont		18,716		19,824
Cream of Wheat		17,095		16,985
Mrs. Dash		16,728		17,027
Bear Creek Country Kitchens		13,592		13,986
Mama Mary’s(3)		10,480		—
Las Palmas		9,764		9,036
Polaner		8,705		8,403
New York Style		4,680		5,306
Bloch & Guggenheimer		6,194		6,301
Spring Tree		4,995		5,352
All other brands		51,322		51,906
Total	$	352,978	$	217,122

(1) Table includes net sales for each of our brands whose fiscal 2015 net sales were equal to or exceeded 2% of our total fiscal 2016 or fiscal 2015 net sales and for all other brands in the aggregate. Net sales for each brand includes branded net sales and, if applicable, any private label and food service net sales attributable to the brand.

(2) We completed the Green Giant acquisition on November 2, 2015.

We completed the Mama Mary’s acquisition on July 10, 2015.

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Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 02, 2016

Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

As of April 2, 2016

(In thousands)

			Guarantor		Non-Guarantor
	Parent		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—	$	61,576	$	3,604	$	—	$	65,180
Trade accounts receivable, net		—		68,396		4,188		—		72,584
Inventories, net		—		228,144		32,373		—		260,517
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		—		43,696		14,792		—		58,488
Income tax receivable		—		—		376		(376)		—
Deferred income taxes		—		4,924		300		—		5,224
Intercompany receivables		—		467		10,667		(11,134)		—
Total current assets				407,203		66,300		(11,510)		461,993
Property, plant and equipment, net		—		127,346		35,283		—		162,629
Goodwill		—		473,145		—		—		473,145
Other intangibles, net		—		1,438,932		—		—		1,438,932
Other assets		—		1,895		—		—		1,895
Investments in subsidiaries		2,215,542		91,265		—		(2,306,807)		—
Total assets	$	2,215,542	$	2,539,786	$	101,583	$	(2,318,317)	$	2,538,594
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	$	—	$	35,347	$	6,425	$	—	$	41,772
Accrued expenses		—		37,705		1,428		—		39,133
Income tax payable		—		2,790		1,998		(376)		4,412
Dividends payable		26,309		—		—		—		26,309
Intercompany payables		—		10,667		467		(11,134)		—
Total current liabilities		26,309		86,509		10,318		(11,510)		111,626
Long-term debt		1,570,363		(24,538)		—		—		1,545,825
Other liabilities		—		2,346		—		—		2,346
Deferred income taxes		—		259,927		—		—		259,927
Total liabilities		1,596,672		324,244		10,318		(11,510)		1,919,724
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock		—		—		—		—		—
Common stock		626		—		—		—		626
Additional paid-in capital		288,269		1,891,830		86,833		(1,978,663)		288,269
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(10,454)		(10,454)		(1,831)		12,285		(10,454)
Retained earnings		340,429		334,166		6,263		(340,429)		340,429
Total stockholders’ equity		618,870		2,215,542		91,265		(2,306,807)		618,870
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	2,215,542	$	2,539,786	$	101,583	$	(2,318,317)	$	2,538,594

(16)Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Continued)

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

As of January 2, 2016

(In thousands)

			Guarantor		Non-Guarantor
	Parent		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—	$	1,964	$	3,282	$	—	$	5,246
Trade accounts receivable, net		—		63,890		5,822		—		69,712
Inventories, net		—		277,432		35,448		—		312,880
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		—		53,242		14,275		—		67,517
Income tax receivable		—		2,611		7		(104)		2,514
Deferred income taxes		—		5,116		303		(127)		5,292
Intercompany receivables		—		4,659		—		(4,659)		—
Total current assets				408,914		59,137		(4,890)		463,161
Property, plant and equipment, net		—		128,227		35,415		—		163,642
Goodwill		—		473,145		—		—		473,145
Other intangibles, net		—		1,442,340		—		—		1,442,340
Other assets		—		1,332		—		—		1,332
Investments in subsidiaries		2,237,593		85,074		—		(2,322,667)		—
Total assets	$	2,237,593	$	2,539,032	$	94,552	$	(2,327,557)	$	2,543,620
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	$	—	$	45,646	$	3,947	$	—	$	49,593
Accrued expenses		—		30,465		872		(104)		31,233
Current portion of long-term debt		33,750		—		—		—		33,750
Income tax payable		—		—		—		—		—
Dividends payable		20,292		—		—		—		20,292
Intercompany payables		—		—		4,659		(4,659)		—
Total current liabilities		54,042		76,111		9,478		(4,763)		134,868
Long-term debt		1,725,866		(28,095)		—		—		1,697,771
Other liabilities		—		3,212		—		—		3,212
Deferred income taxes		—		250,211		—		(127)		250,084
Total liabilities		1,779,908		301,439		9,478		(4,890)		2,085,935
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock		—		—		—		—		—
Common stock		580		—		—		—		580
Additional paid-in capital		162,568		1,945,281		86,833		(2,032,114)		162,568
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(12,696)		(12,696)		(3,984)		16,680		(12,696)
Retained earnings		307,233		305,008		2,225		(307,233)		307,233
Total stockholders’ equity		457,685		2,237,593		85,074		(2,322,667)		457,685
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	2,237,593	$	2,539,032	$	94,552	$	(2,327,557)	$	2,543,620

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income

Thirteen Weeks Ended April 2, 2016

(In thousands)

			Guarantor		Non-Guarantor
	Parent		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Net sales	$	—	$	329,302	$	30,276	$	(6,600)	$	352,978
Cost of goods sold		—		220,026		23,637		(6,600)		237,063
Gross profit		—		109,276		6,639		—		115,915
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses		—		38,826		812		—		39,638
Amortization expense		—		3,408		—		—		3,408
Operating income		—		67,042		5,827		—		72,869
Other income and expenses:
Interest expense, net		—		19,135		—		—		19,135
Loss on extinguishment of debt		—		2,836		—		—		2,836
Other income		—		(1,929)		—		—		(1,929)
Income before income tax expense		—		47,000		5,827		—		52,827
Income tax expense		—		17,842		1,789		—		19,631
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		33,196		4,038		—		(37,234)		—
Net income	$	33,196	$	33,196	$	4,038	$	(37,234)	$	33,196
Comprehensive income	$	35,438	$	35,438	$	6,191	$	(41,629)	$	35,438

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Thirteen Weeks Ended April 2, 2016

(In thousands)

			Guarantor		Non-Guarantor
	Parent		Subsidiaries		Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	—	$	108,367	$	15,482	$	—	$	123,849
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures		—		(4,280)		(840)		—		(5,120)
Net cash used in investing activities		—		(4,280)		(840)		—		(5,120)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term debt		(150,000)		—		—		—		(150,000)
Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility		(50,000)		—		—		—		(50,000)
Borrowings under revolving credit facility		10,000		—		—		—		10,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net		152,025		—		—		—		152,025
Dividends paid		(20,292)		—		—		—		(20,292)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation		—		343		—		—		343
Payments of tax withholding on behalf of employees for net share settlement of share-based compensation		—		(1,410)		—		—		(1,410)
Intercompany transactions		58,267		(43,408)		(14,859)		—		—
Net cash used in financing activities		—		(44,475)		(14,859)		—		(59,334)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents		—		—		539		—		539
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		—		59,612		322		—		59,934
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year		—		1,964		3,282		—		5,246
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	—	$	61,576	$	3,604	$	—	$	65,180

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016	Mar. 29, 2014	Jan. 03, 2015
Fiscal Year
Number of weeks in fiscal year			364 days
Number of weeks in each fiscal quarter		91 days
Maximum
Fiscal Year
Number of weeks in fiscal year	371 days
Number of years between 53 week fiscal years	6 years
Minimum
Fiscal Year
Number of weeks in fiscal year	364 days
Number of years between 53 week fiscal years	5 years

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Newly Adopted Accounting Standards (Details) - Accounting Standards Update 201503 - Restatement Adjustment $ in Millions	Jan. 02, 2016 USD ($)
Newly Adopted Accounting Standards
Other assets	$ (28.1)
Long-term debt	$ 28.1

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Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands			3 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2015	Jul. 07, 2015	Apr. 02, 2016	Apr. 04, 2015	Mar. 15, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Purchase Price:
Share Price					$ 33.55
Allocation:
Goodwill			$ 473,145			$ 473,145
Unaudited Pro Forma Summary of Operations
Net sales			358,509
Net income			$ 25,134
Basic and diluted earnings per share			$ 0.47
Net sales			$ 352,978	$ 217,122
General Mills Inc
Business Acquisition
Receivables related to an ongoing transition services agreement			$ 46,200			$ 52,600
Customer relationship | Minimum
Business Acquisition
Estimated useful life			10 years
Customer relationship | Maximum
Business Acquisition
Estimated useful life			20 years
Mama Mary's
Purchase Price:
Cash paid		$ 51,025
Total		51,025
Allocation:
Goodwill		18,335
Property, Plant and Equipment		1,900
Short-term deferred income tax assets		2,961
Other working capital		(619)
Long-term deferred income tax liabilities, net		(15,252)
Total		51,025
Mama Mary's | Customer relationship
Allocation:
Amortizable intangible assets		4,800
Mama Mary's | Trademarks
Allocation:
Trademarks - unamortizable intangible assets		$ 38,900
Green Giant
Business Acquisition
Inventory adjustment	$ 57,800
Estimated useful life			5 years
Purchase Price:
Cash paid	765,000
Adjusted cash paid	822,786
Total	822,786
Allocation:
Trademarks - unamortizable intangible assets	422,000
Inventory	239,693
Goodwill	84,221
Property, Plant and Equipment	44,244
Other working capital	(7,372)
Total	822,786
Green Giant | Customer relationship
Allocation:
Amortizable intangible assets	38,000
Green Giant | Seed technology
Allocation:
Amortizable intangible assets	$ 2,000

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Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 02, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Inventories
Raw materials and packaging	$ 33,063	$ 32,143
Finished goods	136,989	156,920
Work-in-process	90,465	123,817
Total	$ 260,517	$ 312,880

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016	Apr. 04, 2015	Jan. 02, 2016
Amortizable Intangible Assets
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 249,769		$ 249,769
Accumulated Amortization	73,938		70,530
Net Carrying Amount	175,831		179,239
Amortization expense	3,408	$ 2,673
Unamortizable Intangible Assets
Goodwill	473,145		473,145
Future amortization expense
Remainder of fiscal 2016	10,200
2017	13,400
2018	13,100
2019	13,000
2020	12,900
Trademarks
Amortizable Intangible Assets
Gross Carrying Amount	1,263,101		1,263,101
Trademarks
Amortizable Intangible Assets
Gross Carrying Amount	12,056		12,056
Accumulated Amortization	2,039		1,806
Net Carrying Amount	10,017		10,250
Customer relationship
Amortizable Intangible Assets
Gross Carrying Amount	235,713		235,713
Accumulated Amortization	71,566		68,591
Net Carrying Amount	164,147		167,122
Seed technology
Amortizable Intangible Assets
Gross Carrying Amount	2,000		2,000
Accumulated Amortization	333		133
Net Carrying Amount	$ 1,667		$ 1,867

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Long-Term Debt (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016 USD ($) item	Apr. 04, 2015 USD ($)	Jun. 28, 2014 USD ($)	Jan. 02, 2016 USD ($)
Information related to long-term debt
Total long-term debt, net of unamortized discount	$ 1,545,825			$ 1,731,521
Current portion of long-term debt				(33,750)
Long-term debt	1,545,825			1,697,771
Unamortized deferred financing costs	(24,538)			(28,095)
Unamortized discount	(3,387)			(4,134)
Aggregate contractual maturities of long-term debt
Fiscal 2017	10,515
Fiscal 2018	76,875
Fiscal 2019	146,250
Thereafter	1,340,110
Total	1,573,750
Long-term debt agreements
Loss on extinguishment of debt	$ (2,836)
Number of quarters consolidated leverage ratio to be maintained | item	4
Number of quarters consolidated interest coverage ratio to be maintained | item	4
Information related to senior notes
Accrued interest	$ 13,100			5,700
Write-off of deferred debt financing costs			$ 2,200
Prepayments and repurchases of long-term debt	150,000	$ 3,750
Net deferred debt financing costs	$ 24,538			28,095
Write-off of unamortized discount			$ 600
First quarter of 2016 through the fourth quarter of 2016
Long-term debt agreements
Maximum permissible consolidated leverage ratio	6.75
First quarter of 2017 and thereafter
Long-term debt agreements
Maximum permissible consolidated leverage ratio	6.50
Minimum
Long-term debt agreements
Consolidated interest leverage ratio	1.75
Base rate | Minimum
Information related to senior notes
Interest rate added to variable base rate (as a percent)	0.50%
Base rate | Maximum
Information related to senior notes
Interest rate added to variable base rate (as a percent)	1.00%
LIBOR | Minimum
Information related to senior notes
Interest rate added to variable base rate (as a percent)	1.50%
LIBOR | Maximum
Information related to senior notes
Interest rate added to variable base rate (as a percent)	2.00%
Revolving credit loans
Information related to long-term debt
Commitment fees (as a percent)	0.50%
Aggregate contractual maturities of long-term debt
Total				40,000
Long-term debt agreements
Available borrowing capacity	$ 498,000
Letters of credit facility
Information related to long-term debt
Fronting fee (as a percent)	0.25%
Long-term debt agreements
Outstanding letters of credit	$ 2,000
Maximum capacity available	$ 50,000
Incremental term loan | Maximum
Long-term debt agreements
Senior secured leverage ratio after utilization of incremental facility	4.00
4.625% Senior notes due 2021
Information related to long-term debt
Interest rate (as a percent)	4.625%
Aggregate contractual maturities of long-term debt
Total	$ 700,000			700,000
Information related to senior notes
Debt issuance price (as a percent)	100.00%
4.625% Senior notes due 2021 | Redemption period beginning June 1, 2016
Information related to senior notes
Redemption price (as a percent)	103.469%
4.625% Senior notes due 2021 | Redemption period on or after June 1, 2019
Information related to senior notes
Redemption price (as a percent)	100.00%
4.625% Senior notes due 2021 | Redemption period prior to June 1, 2016
Information related to senior notes
Redemption price (as a percent)	104.625%
4.625% Senior notes due 2021 | Maximum | Redemption period prior to June 1, 2016
Information related to senior notes
Percentage of principal amount redeemed or which may redeem	35.00%
Tranche B Term Loan
Long-term debt agreements
Interest rate at period end (as a percent)	3.75%
Information related to senior notes
Principal amount of debt repurchased	$ 109,900
Interest rate at period end (as a percent)	3.75%
Prepayments and repurchases of long-term debt	$ 109,900
Tranche B Term Loan | Base rate
Information related to senior notes
Interest rate added to variable base rate (as a percent)	2.00%
Tranche B Term Loan | LIBOR
Information related to senior notes
Interest rate added to variable base rate (as a percent)	3.00%
Tranche A Term Loan
Long-term debt agreements
Interest rate at period end (as a percent)	2.43%
Information related to senior notes
Principal amount of debt repurchased	$ 40,100
Interest rate at period end (as a percent)	2.43%
Prepayments and repurchases of long-term debt	$ 40,100
Tranche A term loans due 2019
Aggregate contractual maturities of long-term debt
Total	233,640			273,750
Tranche B Term loans due 2022
Aggregate contractual maturities of long-term debt
Total	$ 640,110			$ 750,000

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Fair Value Measurements (Details) - Fair value measured on recurring basis - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 02, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Tranche A term loans due 2019
Financial assets and liabilities at fair value
Face amount of senior notes	$ 233,600	$ 273,800
Tranche B term loan due 2022
Financial assets and liabilities at fair value
Face amount of senior notes	640,100	750,000
Carrying Value | Revolving credit loans
Financial assets and liabilities at fair value
Fair values and carrying amount of revolving credit loans, term loan and senior notes		40,000
Carrying Value | Tranche A term loans due 2019
Financial assets and liabilities at fair value
Fair values and carrying amount of revolving credit loans, term loan and senior notes	233,279	273,285
Carrying Value | Tranche B term loan due 2022
Financial assets and liabilities at fair value
Fair values and carrying amount of revolving credit loans, term loan and senior notes	637,084	746,331
Carrying Value | 4.625% Senior notes due 2021
Financial assets and liabilities at fair value
Fair values and carrying amount of revolving credit loans, term loan and senior notes	700,000	700,000
Fair Value | Revolving credit loans | Level 2
Financial assets and liabilities at fair value
Fair values and carrying amount of revolving credit loans, term loan and senior notes		40,000
Fair Value | Tranche A term loans due 2019 | Level 2
Financial assets and liabilities at fair value
Fair values and carrying amount of revolving credit loans, term loan and senior notes	232,113	272,381
Fair Value | Tranche B term loan due 2022 | Level 2
Financial assets and liabilities at fair value
Fair values and carrying amount of revolving credit loans, term loan and senior notes	637,880	749,063
Fair Value | 4.625% Senior notes due 2021 | Level 2
Financial assets and liabilities at fair value
Fair values and carrying amount of revolving credit loans, term loan and senior notes	$ 700,000	$ 691,250

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Stockholder's Equity (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Mar. 15, 2016 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Capital Stock
Issuance of stock (in shares) | shares	4,600,000
Share price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 33.55
Issuance of common stock | $	$ 152.0

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - Amount Reclassified from AOCL - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016	Apr. 04, 2015
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total before tax	$ 143	$ 187
Income tax expense	(54)	(68)
Net of tax	89	119
Amortization of prior service cost
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total before tax	11	11
Amortization of unrecognized loss
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total before tax	$ 132	$ 176

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016	Apr. 04, 2015
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Beginning balance	$ 457,685
Other comprehensive income (loss)	2,242	$ 15
Ending balance	618,870
Defined Benefit Pension Plan Items
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Beginning balance		(8,712)
Amounts reclassified from AOCL	89
Other comprehensive income (loss)	89
Ending balance	(8,623)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Beginning balance		(3,984)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	2,153
Other comprehensive income (loss)	2,153
Ending balance	(1,831)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Beginning balance		$ (12,696)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	2,153
Amounts reclassified from AOCL	89
Other comprehensive income (loss)	2,242
Ending balance	$ (10,454)

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Pension Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016	Apr. 04, 2015
Components of net periodic pension cost
Service cost-benefits earned during the period	$ 873	$ 1,001
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	692	640
Expected return on plan assets	(1,096)	(1,042)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost	11	11
Amortization of unrecognized loss	132	176
Net periodic pension cost	$ 612	$ 786

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Pension Benefits (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jul. 05, 2014
Pension Benefits
Employer contributions	$ 1.8
Additional employer contribution	1.7
Multi-Employer Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Contribution to the multi-employer plan	$ 0.2		$ 0.8
Maximum contribution to multi-employer plan (as a percent)			5.00%	5.00%
Maximum
Multi-Employer Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Surcharges paid or expected to be paid			$ 0.1
Forecast | Maximum
Multi-Employer Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Surcharges paid or expected to be paid		$ 0.1

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Thousands	Apr. 02, 2016 USD ($)
Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases
2016	$ 6,169
2017	5,580
2018	5,384
2019	5,276
2020	4,285
Thereafter	3,687
Total	$ 30,381

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details 2) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016 USD ($) employee item
Information related to Collective Bargaining Agreements
Number of executive officers with employment agreements | item	7
Information related to Ortega and Las Palmas recall
Cost impact of recall, net of expected insurance recoveries	$ 1.5
Reduction of net sales	0.8
Cost of sales	0.5
Administrative costs	$ 0.2
Number of employees covered under collective bargaining agreements
Information related to Collective Bargaining Agreements
Number of employees | employee	1,192
Percentage of total employees covered under collective bargaining agreements	60.00%
Total number of employees
Information related to Collective Bargaining Agreements
Number of employees | employee	1,981
Number of collective bargaining agreements expiring within one year
Information related to Collective Bargaining Agreements
Collective bargaining agreements expiration period	1 year
Number of other collective bargaining agreements expiring within one year | item	0
Number of employees covered under collective bargaining agreements with additional term
Information related to Collective Bargaining Agreements
Number of employees | employee	181

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Earnings per Share (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016	Apr. 04, 2015
Earnings per Share
Anti Dilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Weighted Average Shares Outstanding	38,729	429,892
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	59,000,682	53,758,649
Net effect of potentially dilutive share-based compensation awards (in shares)	102,667	40,860
Diluted (in shares)	59,103,349	53,799,509

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Business and Credit Concentrations and Geographic Information (Details) - item	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016	Apr. 04, 2015	Jan. 02, 2016
Business and Credit Concentrations
Number of top customers	10
Net sales | Consolidated net sales
Business and Credit Concentrations
Number of customers other than Wal-Mart accounting for more than 10%	0	0
Maximum percentage of net sales to foreign countries	9.00%	3.30%
Net sales | Consolidated net sales | Wal-Mart
Business and Credit Concentrations
Percentage of concentration risk	25.20%	20.10%
Net sales | Consolidated net sales | Top ten customers
Business and Credit Concentrations
Percentage of concentration risk	56.80%	52.60%
Accounts receivable | Trade accounts receivables
Business and Credit Concentrations
Number of customers other than Wal-Mart accounting for more than 10%	0		0
Accounts receivable | Trade accounts receivables | Wal-Mart
Business and Credit Concentrations
Percentage of concentration risk	17.40%		19.30%
Accounts receivable | Trade accounts receivables | Top ten customers
Business and Credit Concentrations
Percentage of concentration risk	47.90%		53.50%

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Share-Based Payments (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016	Apr. 04, 2015	Jan. 03, 2015
Assumptions:
Compensation expense recognized for share-based payments	$ 1,098,000	$ 1,183,000
Cost of Goods Sold.
Assumptions:
Compensation expense recognized for share-based payments	231,000	260,000
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Assumptions:
Compensation expense recognized for share-based payments	$ 867,000	$ 923,000
Stock Option
Options
Outstanding at beginning of first quarter of 2016 (in shares)	501,698
Granted (in shares)	195,799
Outstanding at end of fiscal 2016 (in shares)	697,497
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of first quarter of 2016 (in dollar per share)	$ 30.20
Granted (in dollars per share)	34.00
Outstanding at end of first quarter of 2016 (in dollar per share)	$ 31.27
Additional disclosures
Weighted Average Contractual Life Remaining (Years)	9 years 1 month 6 days
Outstanding at end of first quarter of 2016	$ 2,511.7
Assumptions:
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 5.03		$ 6.00
Expected volatility (as a percent)	27.70%		36.00%
Expected term	6 years 6 months		6 years 6 months
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent)	1.70%
Dividend yield (as a percent)	4.90%
Share based compensation expense related to long-term incentive plans
Unrecognized compensation expense	$ 2,600,000
Period over which unrecognized compensation expense is expected to be recognized	3 years
Stock Option | Minimum
Assumptions:
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent)			1.60%
Dividend yield (as a percent)			4.70%
Stock Option | Maximum
Assumptions:
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent)			1.90%
Dividend yield (as a percent)			4.90%
Performance share long Term incentive awards
Options
Exercised (in shares)	101,094	153,195
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised (in dollars per share)	$ 28.24
Share based compensation expense related to long-term incentive plans
Unrecognized compensation expense	$ 5,100,000
Period over which unrecognized compensation expense is expected to be recognized	2 years 9 months

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Share-Based Payments (Details 2) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016	Apr. 04, 2015
Other disclosure
Excess tax benefit recorded to additional paid in capital	$ 343	$ 518
Performance share long Term incentive awards
Number of Shares
Balance at the beginning of the period (in shares)	368,274
Granted (in shares)	173,646
Vested (in shares)	(101,094)	(153,195)
Balance at the end of the period (in shares)	440,826
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$ 26.16
Granted (in dollars per share)	29.04
Vested (in dollars per share)	28.24
Balance at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$ 26.82
Percentage of target number of shares that may be earned scenario 1, maximum	200.00%
Number of performance shares vested	101,094	153,195
Shares withheld to fund statutory minimum tax withholding	37,596	58,243
Total shares of common stock issued	63,498	94,952
Other disclosure
Excess tax benefit recorded to additional paid in capital	$ 343	$ 518

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Net Sales by Brand (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016	Apr. 04, 2015
Net Sales by Brand
Net sales	$ 352,978	$ 217,122
Specific brand sale to total sale (as a percent)	2.00%
Green Giant
Net Sales by Brand
Net sales	$ 130,160
Ortega
Net Sales by Brand
Net sales	36,466	39,960
Pirate Brands
Net Sales by Brand
Net sales	24,081	23,036
Maple Grove Farms of Vermont
Net Sales by Brand
Net sales	18,716	19,824
Cream of Wheat
Net Sales by Brand
Net sales	17,095	16,985
Mrs. Dash
Net Sales by Brand
Net sales	16,728	17,027
Bear Creek Country Kitchens
Net Sales by Brand
Net sales	13,592	13,986
Mama Mary's
Net Sales by Brand
Net sales	10,480
Las Palmas
Net Sales by Brand
Net sales	9,764	9,036
Polaner
Net Sales by Brand
Net sales	8,705	8,403
New York Style
Net Sales by Brand
Net sales	4,680	5,306
Bloch & Guggenheimer
Net Sales by Brand
Net sales	6,194	6,301
Spring Tree
Net Sales by Brand
Net sales	4,995	5,352
All other brands
Net Sales by Brand
Net sales	$ 51,322	$ 51,906

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Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 02, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Apr. 04, 2015	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 65,180	$ 5,246	$ 23,670	$ 5,246	$ 1,490
Trade accounts receivable, net	72,584	69,712
Inventories, net	260,517	312,880
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	58,488	67,517
Income tax receivable		2,514
Deferred income taxes	5,224	5,292
Total current assets	461,993	463,161
Property, plant and equipment, net	162,629	163,642
Goodwill	473,145	473,145
Other intangibles, net	1,438,932	1,442,340
Other assets	1,895	1,332
Total assets	2,538,594	2,543,620
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	41,772	49,593
Accrued expenses	39,133	31,233
Current portion of long-term debt		33,750
Income tax payable	4,412
Dividends payable	26,309	20,292
Total current liabilities	111,626	134,868
Long-term debt	1,545,825	1,697,771
Other liabilities	2,346	3,212
Deferred income taxes	259,927	250,084
Total liabilities	$ 1,919,724	$ 2,085,935
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock
Common Stock	$ 626	$ 580
Additional paid-in capital	288,269	162,568
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(10,454)	(12,696)
Retained earnings	340,429	307,233
Total stockholders' equity	618,870	457,685
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 2,538,594	2,543,620
4.625% Senior notes due 2021
Interest rate (as a percent)	4.625%
Eliminations
Current assets:
Income tax receivable	$ (376)	(104)
Deferred income taxes		(127)
Intercompany receivables	(11,134)	(4,659)
Total current assets	(11,510)	(4,890)
Investments in subsidiaries	(2,306,807)	(2,322,667)
Total assets	(2,318,317)	(2,327,557)
Current liabilities:
Accrued expenses		(104)
Income tax payable	(376)
Intercompany payables	(11,134)	(4,659)
Total current liabilities	(11,510)	(4,763)
Deferred income taxes		(127)
Total liabilities	$ (11,510)	$ (4,890)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock
Additional paid-in capital	$ (1,978,663)	$ (2,032,114)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	12,285	16,680
Retained earnings	(340,429)	(307,233)
Total stockholders' equity	(2,306,807)	(2,322,667)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	(2,318,317)	(2,327,557)
Parent | Reportable Legal Entities
Current assets:
Investments in subsidiaries	2,215,542	2,237,593
Total assets	2,215,542	2,237,593
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt		33,750
Dividends payable	26,309	20,292
Total current liabilities	26,309	54,042
Long-term debt	1,570,363	1,725,866
Total liabilities	$ 1,596,672	$ 1,779,908
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock
Common Stock	$ 626	$ 580
Additional paid-in capital	288,269	162,568
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(10,454)	(12,696)
Retained earnings	340,429	307,233
Total stockholders' equity	618,870	457,685
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	2,215,542	2,237,593
Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	61,576	1,964		1,964
Trade accounts receivable, net	68,396	63,890
Inventories, net	228,144	277,432
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	43,696	53,242
Income tax receivable		2,611
Deferred income taxes	4,924	5,116
Intercompany receivables	467	4,659
Total current assets	407,203	408,914
Property, plant and equipment, net	127,346	128,227
Goodwill	473,145	473,145
Other intangibles, net	1,438,932	1,442,340
Other assets	1,895	1,332
Investments in subsidiaries	91,265	85,074
Total assets	2,539,786	2,539,032
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	35,347	45,646
Accrued expenses	37,705	30,465
Income tax payable	2,790
Intercompany payables	10,667
Total current liabilities	86,509	76,111
Long-term debt	(24,538)	(28,095)
Other liabilities	2,346	3,212
Deferred income taxes	259,927	250,211
Total liabilities	$ 324,244	$ 301,439
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock
Additional paid-in capital	$ 1,891,830	$ 1,945,281
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(10,454)	(12,696)
Retained earnings	334,166	305,008
Total stockholders' equity	2,215,542	2,237,593
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	2,539,786	2,539,032
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	3,604	3,282		$ 3,282
Trade accounts receivable, net	4,188	5,822
Inventories, net	32,373	35,448
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	14,792	14,275
Income tax receivable	376	7
Deferred income taxes	300	303
Intercompany receivables	10,667
Total current assets	66,300	59,137
Property, plant and equipment, net	35,283	35,415
Total assets	101,583	94,552
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	6,425	3,947
Accrued expenses	1,428	872
Income tax payable	1,998
Intercompany payables	467	4,659
Total current liabilities	10,318	9,478
Total liabilities	$ 10,318	$ 9,478
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock
Additional paid-in capital	$ 86,833	$ 86,833
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,831)	(3,984)
Retained earnings	6,263	2,225
Total stockholders' equity	91,265	85,074
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 101,583	$ 94,552

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Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016	Apr. 04, 2015
Net sales	$ 352,978	$ 217,122
Cost of goods sold	237,063	149,725
Gross profit	115,915	67,397
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses	39,638	22,848
Amortization expense	3,408	2,673
Operating income	72,869	41,876
Other income and expenses:
Interest expense, net	19,135	11,539
Loss on extinguishment of debt	2,836
Other income	(1,929)
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)	52,827	30,337
Income tax expense	19,631	10,770
Net income (loss)	33,196	19,567
Comprehensive income	35,438	$ 19,582
Eliminations
Net sales	(6,600)
Cost of goods sold	(6,600)
Other income and expenses:
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(37,234)
Net income (loss)	(37,234)
Comprehensive income	(41,629)
Parent | Reportable Legal Entities
Other income and expenses:
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	33,196
Net income (loss)	33,196
Comprehensive income	35,438
Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities
Net sales	329,302
Cost of goods sold	220,026
Gross profit	109,276
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses	38,826
Amortization expense	3,408
Operating income	67,042
Other income and expenses:
Interest expense, net	19,135
Loss on extinguishment of debt	2,836
Other income	(1,929)
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)	47,000
Income tax expense	17,842
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	4,038
Net income (loss)	33,196
Comprehensive income	35,438
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities
Net sales	30,276
Cost of goods sold	23,637
Gross profit	6,639
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses	812
Operating income	5,827
Other income and expenses:
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)	5,827
Income tax expense	1,789
Net income (loss)	4,038
Comprehensive income	$ 6,191

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Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016	Apr. 04, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 123,849	$ 38,681
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(5,120)	(3,206)
Net cash used in investing activities	(5,120)	(3,206)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term debt	(150,000)	(3,750)
Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility	(50,000)
Borrowings under revolving credit facility	10,000	10,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net	152,025
Dividends paid	(20,292)	(18,246)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	343	518
Payments of tax withholding on behalf of employees for net share settlement of share-based compensation	(1,410)	(1,750)
Net cash used in financing activities	(59,334)	(13,228)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	539	(67)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	59,934	22,180
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	5,246	5,246
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	65,180	23,670
Parent | Reportable Legal Entities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term debt	(150,000)
Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility	(50,000)
Borrowings under revolving credit facility	10,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net	152,025
Dividends paid	(20,292)
Intercompany transactions	58,267
Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	108,367
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(4,280)
Net cash used in investing activities	(4,280)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	343
Payments of tax withholding on behalf of employees for net share settlement of share-based compensation	(1,410)
Intercompany transactions	(43,408)
Net cash used in financing activities	(44,475)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	59,612
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	1,964	1,964
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	61,576
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	15,482
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(840)
Net cash used in investing activities	(840)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Intercompany transactions	(14,859)
Net cash used in financing activities	(14,859)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	539
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	322
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	3,282	$ 3,282
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$ 3,604