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Address: 18 LOVETON CIRCLE
P O BOX 6000 
City: SPARKS 
State: MD 
Zip Code: 21152 
Telephone: 410-771-7301 


Description of Business


Primary SIC Code: 2090
(As filed with the SEC)  

McCormick is a global leader in flavor. The Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry-retail outlets, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our major sales, distribution and production facilities are located in North America and Europe. Additional facilities are based in China, Australia, Mexico, India, Singapore, Central America, Thailand and South Africa. McCormick & Company, Incorporated was formed in 1915 under Maryland law as the successor to a business established in 1889. Business Segments We operate in two business segments, consumer and industrial. Consistent with market conditions in each segment, our consumer business has a higher overall profit margin than our industrial business. In 2011, the consumer business contributed 59% of sales and 79% of operating income and the industrial business contributed 41% of sales and 21% of operating income.  ... More ...  

Per Share Overview

Date 12-mos Rolling EPS Dividend P/E Ratio
11/20112.790.31017.46
08/20112.800.28017.07
05/20112.870.28017.49
02/20112.810.28016.96
11/20102.750.28016.00
08/20102.640.26015.10
05/20102.450.26015.74
02/20102.810.26013.21

Key Financial Ratios and Statistics

FYE: 11/30

Profitability 2011 Leverage 2011
Net Inc/Comm Equity0.46Total Liab/Total Assets0.61
Net Inc/Total Assets0.09Total Liab/Inv Cap0.87
Net Inc/Inv Cap0.13Total Liab/Comm Equity3.02
Pretax Inc/Net Sales0.13Interest Coverage Ratio10.60
Net Inc/Net Sales0.10Curr Debt/Equity0.14
Cash Flow/Net Sales0.09LTD/Equity0.64
SG&A/NetSales0.27Total Debt/Equity0.78
Asset Utilization   Liquidity  
Net Receivables Turnover9.09Quick Ratio0.61
Inventory Turnover3.99Current Ratio1.23
Inventory Day Sales0.01Net Rec/Curr Assets0.35
Net Sales/Work Cap16.10Inv/Curr Assets0.50
Net Sales/PP&E7.07  

Income Statement (Millions)

  11/30/2011 8/31/2011 5/31/2011 2/28/2011
Total Revenues(Net Sales) 1,110.70 920.40 883.70 782.80
Cost of Goods Sold 631.60 555.90 533.00 454.60
Selling & Admin Exps 287.10 236.10 241.40 217.60
Operating Income 192.00 128.40 109.30 110.60
Interest Exp 13.60 13.10 12.30 12.20
Pretax Income 178.20 116.40 97.90 98.90
Other Income -0.20 1.10 0.90 0.50
Net Income Bef Extraordinary ... NA NA NA NA
Net Income 131.80 92.00 73.60 76.80

Balance Sheet (Millions)

Assets 11/30/2011 8/31/2011 5/31/2011 2/28/2011
Cash & Short Term Investments 53.90 52.20 47.90 40.60
Receivables - Total 427.00 391.70 342.60 326.80
Inventories - Total 613.70 600.30 577.30 544.90
Total Current Assets 1,222.90 1,163.30 1,079.60 1,015.60
Net Property, Plant & Equipment 523.10 497.60 494.80 491.40
Total Assets 4,087.80 3,714.60 3,589.40 3,477.60
Liabilities        
Accounts Payable 770.90 639.20 638.00 612.20
Debt in Current Liabilities 222.40 0.30 208.50 194.50
Total Current Liabilities 993.30 639.50 846.50 806.70
Long-Term Debt 1,029.70 1,031.70 781.20 775.70
Total Liabilities 2,486.10 2,003.30 1,956.50 1,910.20
Stockholder's Equity        
Minority Interest 16.80 9.10 9.20 9.10
Preferred Stock NA NA NA NA
Common Stock 821.90 298.10 292.60 772.00
Retained Earnings 838.80 785.70 732.70 731.30
Treasury Stock NA NA NA NA
Total Stockholders' Equity 1,601.70 1,711.30 1,632.90 1,576.50
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity 4,087.80 3,714.60 3,589.40 3,486.70

Cash Flow Summary (Millions)

Categories 11/30/2011 8/31/2011 5/31/2011 2/28/2011
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 254.30 49.40 59.40 -23.10
Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities -440.20 -64.20 -18.90 -14.20
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities 191.70 18.50 -45.60 23.20

Annual Summary Data (Millions)

Year Sales Net Income EPS
11/20072,916.20230.101.73
11/20083,176.60255.801.94
11/20093,192.10299.802.27
11/20103,336.80370.202.75
11/20113,697.60374.202.79
Growth Rates6.1112.9312.69

Stock Ownership

Type Date(Q,M) No. Owners Shares Held (000s) % Own
Institutional12/31/1153093,80577.82




Report Date : 2/6/2012

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