Investments in Affiliates

12 Months Ended

Oct. 27, 2024

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Investments in Affiliates

Investments in Affiliates

Equity in Earnings of Affiliates consists of:

In thousands	% Owned	Fiscal Year Ended
		October 27, 2024		October 29, 2023		October 30, 2022
MegaMex Foods, LLC (1)	50%	$	24,784	$	40,501	$	19,861
Other Equity Method Investments (2)	Various (25 - 45%)	26,304		2,253		7,324
Total Equity in Earnings of Affiliates		$	51,088	$	42,754	$	27,185

(1) MegaMex Foods, LLC is reflected in the Retail segment.

(2) Other Equity Method Investments are primarily reflected in the International segment but also include corporate venturing investments.

Distributions received from equity method investees consists of:

In thousands	Fiscal Year Ended
	October 27, 2024		October 29, 2023		October 30, 2022
Dividends	$	46,055	$	38,160	$	43,039

On December 15, 2022, the Company purchased from various minority shareholders a 29% common stock interest in PT Garudafood Putra Putri Jaya Tbk (Garudafood), a food and beverage company in Indonesia. On April 12, 2023, the Company purchased additional shares increasing the ownership interest to approximately 30%. This investment expanded the Company’s presence in Southeast Asia to support the global execution of the entertaining and snacking strategy. The Company has the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over Garudafood; therefore, the investment is accounted for under the equity method.

The Company obtained its Garudafood interest for an aggregate purchase price of $425.8 million, including associated transaction costs. The transactions were funded using the Company’s cash on hand. Based on a third-party valuation, the Company’s basis difference between the fair value of the investment and proportionate share of the carrying value of Garudafood’s net assets is $324.8 million. The basis difference related to inventory, property, plant and equipment, and certain intangible assets is being amortized through Equity in Earnings of Affiliates over the associated useful lives. As of October 27, 2024, the remaining basis difference was $328.1 million, which includes the impact of foreign currency translation. Based on quoted market prices, the fair value of the common stock held in Garudafood was $295.6 million as of October 25, 2024.

In fiscal 2023, the Company recorded a $7.0 million impairment charge related to a corporate venturing investment to recognize a decline in fair value not believed to be temporary. The impact is reflected in Equity in Earnings of Affiliates on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company determined that no other-than-temporary impairment existed for any other equity method investments as of October 27, 2024.

The Company recognized a basis difference of $21.3 million associated with the formation of MegaMex Foods, LLC, of which $8.5 million was remaining as of October 27, 2024. This difference is being amortized through Equity in Earnings of Affiliates.