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Seaboard Corporation - 10-Q quarterly report FY


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FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934



For Quarter Ended September 9, 1995
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Commission file number 1-3390
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Seaboard Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware 04-2260388
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(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification
incorporation or organization). No.)


9000 W. 67th Street, Shawnee Mission, KS 66202
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including
area code 913-676-8800
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Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since
last report.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports),
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90
days. Yes X . No ___.

Indicate number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's
classes of common stock, as of latest practicable date. Common stock
of $1 par value, 1,487,520 shares outstanding, as of September 9, 1995.

Total pages in filing - 13 pages


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SEABOARD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 9, 1995 and December 31, 1994
(Thousands of Dollars)

<CAPTION>
Part I - Financial Information
September 9, December 31,
1995 1994
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Assets
--------
<S> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,992 $ 4,773
Short-term investments 216,906 174,665
Receivables, net 115,723 104,695
Inventories 93,931 73,243
Deferred income taxes 9,660 6,914
Prepaid expenses and deposits 13,301 7,705
--------- ---------
Total current assets 454,513 371,995
--------- ---------
Investments in and advances to foreign
subsidiaries not consolidated 26,986 30,453
--------- ---------
Property, plant and equipment 566,824 430,151
Accumulated depreciation (199,456) (175,080)
--------- ---------
Net property, plant and equipment 367,368 255,071
--------- ---------
Other assets 20,457 17,692
--------- ---------
Total assets $869,324 $675,211
========= =========

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
------------------------------------
Current liabilities:
Notes payable and current maturities
of long-term debt $ 34,450 $ 23,984
Accounts payable 51,014 42,560
Income taxes payable 7,704 11,931
Other current liabilities 56,810 33,999
--------- ---------
Total current liabilities 149,978 112,474
--------- ---------
Long-term debt, less current maturities 306,413 177,666
--------- ---------
Deferred income taxes 20,437 18,810
--------- ---------
Other liabilities 24,800 20,181
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Stockholders' equity:
Common stock of $1 par value,
Authorized 4,000,000 shares;
issued 1,789,599 shares 1,790 1,790
Less 302,079 shares held in treasury,
at par value 302 302
--------- ---------
1,488 1,488

Additional capital 13,214 13,214
Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities,
(net of deferred income tax (expense)
benefit of $(50) and $466 at September 9,
1995 and December 31, 1994, respectively) 84 (764)
Retained earnings 352,910 332,142
--------- ---------
Total stockholders' equity 367,696 346,080
--------- ---------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $869,324 $675,211
========= =========

<FN>
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SEABOARD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings
Twelve weeks ended September 9, 1995 and September 10, 1994
(Thousands of dollars except per share amounts)

<CAPTION>
September 9, September 10,
1995 1994
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Net sales $288,263 $214,952
Cost of sales and operating expenses 248,341 183,405
------------ ------------
Gross income 39,922 31,547

Selling, general and administrative expenses 30,426 22,939
------------ ------------
Operating income 9,496 8,608
------------ ------------
Income (loss) from foreign subsidiaries not
consolidated 1,701 (301)
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Other income(expense):
Interest income 3,349 2,068
Interest expense (4,648) (2,713)
Miscellaneous 39 13
------------ ------------
Total other income (expense) (1,260) (632)
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Earnings before income taxes 9,937 7,675
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Income tax expense(benefit):
Current 4,002 1,380
Deferred (1,145) 646
------------ ------------
Total income taxes 2,857 2,026
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Net earnings $ 7,080 $ 5,649
============ ============
Earnings per common share $ 4.76 $ 3.80
============ ============
Dividends declared per common share $ .25 $ .25
============ ============
Average number of shares outstanding 1,487,520 1,487,520
============ ============


<FN>
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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SEABOARD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings
Thirty-six weeks ended September 9, 1995 and September 10, 1994
(Thousands of dollars except per share amounts)


<CAPTION>
September 9, September 10,
1995 1994
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Net sales $779,588 $687,366
Cost of sales and operating expenses 657,366 579,818
------------ ------------
Gross income 122,222 107,548

Selling, general and administrative expenses 89,925 71,678
------------ ------------
Operating income 32,297 35,870
------------ ------------
Income from foreign subsidiaries not
consolidated 1,957 868
------------ ------------
Other income(expense):
Interest income 8,108 5,727
Interest expense (10,410) (9,262)
Miscellaneous (91) 2,688
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Total other income (expense) (2,393) (847)
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Earnings before income taxes 31,861 35,891
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Income tax expense(benefit):
Current 11,627 10,385
Deferred (1,650) 1,237
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Total income taxes 9,977 11,622
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Net earnings $ 21,884 $ 24,269
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Earnings per common share $ 14.71 $ 16.32
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Dividends declared per common share $ .75 $ .75
============= ============
Average number of shares outstanding 1,487,520 1,487,520
============= ============


<FN>
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SEABOARD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Thirty-Six weeks ended September 9, 1995 and September 10, 1994
(Thousands of Dollars)

<CAPTION>
September 9, September 10,
1995 1994
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Net cash provided by
operating activities $ 29,261 $ 43,676
------------ ------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of investments (560,015) (586,700)
Proceeds from the sale or maturity of
investments 519,138 574,162
Capital expenditures, net (140,194) (34,316)
Notes receivable 1,188 2,689
Investments and advances to foreign
subsidiaries not consolidated 5,424 28
------------ ------------
Net cash used in investing
activities (174,459) (44,137)
------------ ------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Notes payable to bank 10,723 (1,552)
Proceeds from long-term debt 131,369 3,792
Principal payments (2,879) (7,464)
Deferred grants 3,927 4,481
Bond construction fund 3,393 --
Dividends paid (1,116) (1,116)
------------ ------------
Net cash provided by (used in)
financing activities 145,417 (1,859)
------------ ------------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents 219 (2,320)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
year 4,773 7,110
------------ ------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter $ 4,992 $ 4,790
============ ============



<FN>
For purposes of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, the
Company considers all demand deposits and overnight investments as cash.

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SEABOARD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1
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In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of
normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position
as of September 9, 1995, and the results of operations and cash flows for the
periods ended September 9, 1995 and September 10, 1994.

Note 2
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The results of operations for the thirty-six weeks ended September 9, 1995
and September 10, 1994 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be
expected for the full year.

Note 3
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The following is a summary of inventories at September 9, 1995 and
December 31, 1994 (in thousands):

<CAPTION>
September 9, December 31,
1995 1994
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
At lower of last-in, first-out (LIFO)
cost or market:
Live poultry $23,822 $22,230
Dressed poultry 19,100 13,344
Feed and baking ingredients,
packaging supplies and other 6,964 6,121
------------ ------------
49,886 41,695
LIFO allowance (3,851) (1,390)
------------ ------------
Total inventories at lower
of LIFO cost or market 46,035 40,305
------------ ------------
At lower of first-in, first-out (FIFO)
cost or market:
Live hogs 18,442 10,122
Grain, flour and feed 11,576 7,622
Crops in production, fertilizers
and pesticides 6,587 6,132
Dressed pork 3,346 2,523
Other 7,945 6,539
------------ ------------
Total inventories at lower
of FIFO cost or market 47,896 32,938
------------ ------------
Total inventories $93,931 $73,243
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Note 4
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The Company is a defendant in a pending arbitration proceeding in the
matter of a chartered barge and tug which were damaged after delivering
cargo. No demand for any specific dollar amount has been made. While the
ultimate outcome is not presently determinable, management, after
investigation of the facts and discussions with legal counsel, does not
believe that the Company has any liability.

A lawsuit has been brought by a private individual against the Company's
Honduran subsidiary engaging in shrimp production. The individual alleges
that a previous owner of the shares of stock of the Company's Honduran
subsidiary fraudulently transferred his shares without his knowledge.
Damages of approximately $12.5 million have been asserted. Management, after
discussion with legal counsel, does not believe the Company's Honduran
subsidiary has any liability.



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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
- ----------------------------------------------------------
Liquidity, as measured by current ratio and working capital, are presented
as follows:

September 9, 1995 December 31, 1994
----------------- -----------------
Current Ratio 3.03 3.31

Working Capital $304,535 $259,521
(In thousands)

Cash generated from operating activities was primarily a result of net
earnings. Increased working capital requirements include higher inventories
of live hogs as the Company's Guymon, Oklahoma pork processing plant nears
completion. Increases in poultry inventories resulted from the timing of
export shipments. Cash used to increase inventories has been offset by
higher accrued liabilities attributable to ocean voyages in progress and
accrued payroll and benefit costs.

The Company invested $116.9 million in property, plant and equipment through
September 9, 1995 in the food production and processing segment. Capital
expenditures of $94.7 million were for construction of hog farrowing and
finishing facilities, two feed mills and a pork processing plant. The
facilities are located in Oklahoma, Colorado and Kansas. Cumulative capital
expenditures on these facilities since 1992 total $159.8 million. The
Company expects additional expenditures for facilities and working capital
to total approximately $107 million in the next two years, of which
approximately $48 million is currently under contract. Management anticipates
the facilities will be financed from the proceeds of the senior notes and
cash.

Capital expenditures of $4.7 million were made at the Company's poultry
processing plant in Athens, Georgia to expand processing capacity. Remaining
capital expenditures for the expansion are expected to total $2.1 million
through 1996 and will be funded with cash.

Other capital expenditures in the food production and processing segment
through September 9, 1995 consisted of $17.5 million in general modernization
and efficiency upgrades of plant and equipment.

Capital expenditures in the transportation segment through September 9, 1995
totaled $25.2 million. The Company purchased two cargo vessels for $14.7
million for use in the ocean liner service and other capital expenditures of
$10.5 million were for general replacement and upgrades of equipment. $2.6
million of the capital expenditures were financed through a capitalized lease
and the balance was paid using short-term uncommitted, unsecured credit lines
from banks.



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In June 1995, the Company issued $125.0 million in unsecured Senior Notes
to various lenders, the proceeds of which are to finance the construction
of hog production facilities, a pork processing plant and for general
corporate purposes. The notes bear interest at 7.88% and mature in equal
installments of $25.0 million on June 1, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.

The Company borrowed the proceeds of $3.3 million in Adjustable rate,
7-Day Demand Revenue Bonds issued by the Guymon Utilities Authority. The
funds are being used to construct a waste pre-treatment facility for the
Company's pork processing plant currently under construction in Guymon,
Oklahoma.

As of September 9, 1995 and December 31, 1994, the Company had $31.3 million
and $20.6 million, respectively, outstanding under the Company's short-term
uncommitted, unsecured credit lines from banks totaling $122.0 million.

The Company leases various ships, facilities and equipment under
noncancelable operating lease agreements. Minimum lease commitments under
noncancelable leases with initial terms greater than one year are $12.3
million for the remainder of 1995, $31.4 million, $23.4 million, $18.0
million, $1.6 million, for the years ending December 31, 1996, 1997, 1998,
1999, respectively, and $5.8 million thereafter. The increase in lease
commitments for the last quarter of 1995 and for the years ending in
1996, 1997 and 1998 are primarily related to the renewal of time
charters on ships for extended periods. Management intends to lease
additional facilities and equipment for a three year noncancelable term.
These leases would increase future minimum lease payments by approximately
$2.7 million in 1996 and $5.4 million annually thereafter. It is expected
that, in the ordinary course of business, leases and time charters will be
renewed or replaced.

Management intends to continue seeking opportunities for expansion in the
industries in which it operates and believes that the Company's liquidity,
capital resources and borrowing capabilities are adequate for its current
and intended operations.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
- ---------------------------------------
Net sales for the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September 9, 1995
increased by $73.3 million and $92.2 million, respectively, compared to the
same periods one year earlier. Operating income increased by $0.9 million
for the twelve weeks ended September 9, 1995 compared to the same period one
year earlier. Year-to-date operating income decreased by $3.6 million
compared to the same period one year ago.

The segment distribution of the increase (decrease) in net sales and
operating income compared to the prior year are as follows (in thousands):

Operating
Net Sales Income
----------------------- -----------------------
Quarter Year-to-date Quarter Year-to-date
--------- ------------ --------- ------------

Food production
and processing $57,078 $43,210 $ 3,101 $ 840
Transportation 15,485 45,342 (2,174) (3,452)
Other 748 3,670 (39) (961)
--------- ------------ ---------- -----------
$73,311 $92,222 $ 888 $ (3,573)
========= ============ ========== ===========


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Food Production and Processing Segment

Net sales of commodity products increased by $44.7 million and $55.6
million for the quarter and year-to-date respectively. The increase in
trading consists primarily of grains shipped to new customers in the Middle
East and Africa. These sales have not significantly effected operating
earnings.

Net sales of pork products and live hogs for the quarter and year-to-date
totaled $22.3 million and $57.1 million, respectively. Net sales of pork
products and live hogs have increased by $6.7 million for the quarter
compared to the same period one year ago due to increased production of live
hogs in anticipation of opening the processing plant in Guymon, Oklahoma.
Year-to-date sales are $20.0 million lower than one year earlier due to
discontinuing fresh pork sales at the Company's Minnesota processing plant.
Gross income in the pork operations for the quarter and year-to-date were
$0.5 million and $(1.2) million, respectively. Gross income increased
during the quarter by $1.8 million compared to the same period one year
earlier. The increase was primarily related to an increase in the market
price of hogs and an increase in the quantity of hogs sold. For the year,
gross income was almost unchanged compared to the same period one year
earlier. Management expects fourth quarter 1995 and first quarter 1996
results to be adversely affected by costs associated with the start-up of
its hog processing plant in Guymon, Oklahoma.

Net sales of poultry products for the quarter and year-to-date were $108.5
million and $311.3 million, respectively. Net sales increased during the
quarter and year-to-date by $4.2 million and $16.9 million, respectively,
compared to the same periods one year earlier. The increase in net sales
during the quarter was primarily related to an increase in the average
selling price of poultry products. Year-to-date net sales increased
primarily as a result of increased production at the Company's processing
plant in Western Kentucky. Gross income on poultry products for the quarter
was $15.6 million, an increase of $3.3 million compared to the same period
one year earlier. Year-to-date gross income was $37.9 million, an increase
of $5.4 million compared to the same period one year ago. The increase
occurred primarily in the third quarter and can be attributed to stronger
selling prices for poultry products.

Finished feed costs began increasing in the third quarter due to higher
grain costs. These higher grain costs are expected to increase the cost of
production at the Company's live hog and poultry operations during the
fourth quarter of 1995.

Operating income within the food production and processing segment increased
for the quarter and year-to-date compared to the same periods one year
earlier. The increase was primarily related to margins generated at the
Company's poultry operations which were partially offset by expenses incurred
in advance of the opening of the processing plant now being constructed in
Guymon, Oklahoma.

Transportation Segment

Net sales in the transportation segment increased for the quarter and
year-to-date compared to the same periods one year earlier. The increase
resulted from new and expanded services to South America and the Caribbean
Basin and increased volume within existing services in Central America.


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Operating income for the quarter and year-to-date decreased compared to the
same period one year ago. The decrease is attributable to costs associated
with expanding services and to lower freight rates in certain markets. The
lower rates are the result of increased competition.

The U.S. Congress is currently considering the elimination of the Federal
Maritime Commission. Management cannot yet determine the impact of this,
however, it could result in greater competition from larger shipping lines
and lower freight rates.


Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased for the quarter and
year-to-date by $7.5 million and $18.2 million, respectively, compared to
the same periods one year earlier. The increase is primarily attributable
to staffing and expenses relating to pork operations in advance of the
opening of the processing plant now being constructed in Guymon, Oklahoma.
In addition, selling, general and administrative costs increased as a result
of reserving for certain domestic and foreign accounts receivable and
increased marketing and administrative support of expanded shipping routes
and product lines.


Other

Interest income increased during the quarter and year-to-date compared to
the same periods one year earlier. The increase is primarily related to
the cash proceeds from the issuance of the Senior Notes invested in
short-term investments and an increase in rates on invested funds.

Interest expense increased for the quarter and year-to-date compared to the
same periods one year ago primarily as a result of the issuance of $125.0
million in Senior Notes and an increase in short-term borrowings. Interest
rate exchange agreements resulted in additional interest expense of $0.5
million in the first quarter of 1994.

Miscellaneous income in the second quarter of 1994 includes a $2.9 million
gain from liquidating an interest rate exchange agreement. The Company
entered into the interest rate exchange agreement as an anticipatory hedge
against interest rate risk associated with variable rate financing.
Subsequent to obtaining the interest rate exchange agreement the Company
received commitments for fixed rate financing and, therefore, terminated
the agreement.

Foreign currency gains and losses included in earnings for 1995 and 1994
were not material.

The effective tax rate for the quarter increased compared to the same period
one year earlier. The increase is primarily related to the expiration of
Targeted Jobs Tax Credit.

The Company does not believe its businesses have been materially adversely
affected by inflation.


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SEABOARD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
--------------------------------

(a) Exhibits

4.3 - Note Purchase Agreement dated June 1, 1995 between the
registrant and various purchasers as listed in the exhibit. The
Annexes and Exhibits to the Note Purchase Agreement have been
omitted from the filing, but will be provided supplementally upon
request of the commission.

4.4 - Seaboard Corporation 7.88% Senior Notes Due June 1, 2007 issued
pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement described above.

27 - Financial Data Schedule

(b) Reports on Form 8-K. Seaboard Corporation has not filed any reports on
Form 8-K during the twelve week period ended September 9, 1995.






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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION



SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.




DATE: October 24, 1995

Seaboard Corporation


by: /s/ Rick J. Hoffman
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Rick J. Hoffman, Vice President




by: /s/ Jesse H. Bechtold
-----------------------------------
Jesse H. Bechtold, Chief Accounting
Officer




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