SunOpta Announces Second Quarter Results; Second Quarter Revenue Exceeds $150 Million for the First Time.TORONTO Toronto (tərŏn`tō), city (1998 est pop. 2,400,000), provincial capital, S Ont., Canada, on Lake Ontario. Toronto is the largest city in Canada and since the 1970s has been one of the fastest-changing cities in North America, experiencing -- SunOpta SunOpta (NASDAQ: STKL, TSX: SOY) is a public corporation located in Canada and founded in 1973. Its operations are divided between SunOpta Food (organics), Opta Minerals, and SunOpta BioProcess (bioethanol). Inc. (SunOpta or the Company) (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :SOY soy (soi) soybean. soy, n Latin name: Glycine max; part used: seeds (beans); uses: high cholesterol, analgesic, antipyretic, anorexia, hyperactivity, liver conditions; pos-sible use in ) today announced results for the three and six month periods ended June June: see month. 30, 2006. All amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars. The Company achieved record revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2006, realizing its 35th consecutive quarter of increased revenue growth versus the same quarter in the previous year. Revenues in the quarter increased by 51.4% to $155,745,000 as compared to $102,858,000 in the second quarter of the prior year, led by a 48.3% increase in revenues within the Company's vertically integrated natural, organic and specialty A contract under seal. A specialty is a written document that has been sealed and delivered and is given as security for the payment of a specifically indicated debt. foods operations. The Company's revenue growth in the quarter reflects an internal growth rate of 19.3%, and growth via acquisitions of 32.1%. Operating earnings Operating Earnings Profits after subtracting expenses such as marketing, cost of goods sold, administration and general operating costs from revenue. Notes: Tax and interest expenses are not subtracted - operating earnings are synonymous with EBIT (earnings before (1) for the quarter increased by 54.1% to $8,772,000 or 5.6% of revenues as compared to $5,693,000 or 5.5% of revenues in the previous year, driven by a 61.6% increase in operating earnings within the SunOpta Food Group. Net earnings in the quarter were $4,343,000 or $0.08 per diluted di·lute tr.v. di·lut·ed, di·lut·ing, di·lutes 1. To make thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid such as water. 2. To lessen the force, strength, purity, or brilliance of, especially by admixture. common share as compared to $3,307,000 or $0.06 per diluted common share in the prior year. Operating earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2006 increased 65% to $14,803,000 as compared to $8,973,000 in the prior year. Net earnings in the six months ended June 30, 2006 increased to $7,355,000 or $0.13 per diluted common share, a 35.8% increase compared to $5,400,000 or $0.10 per diluted common share after excluding a net unusual gain of $4,512,000 realized in the first quarter of 2005 mainly related to the initial public offering of Opta Minerals Inc.. In the second quarter, and on a year to date basis, the SunOpta Food Group reported increased revenues and operating earnings, when compared to 2005. In the second quarter revenues increased 48.3% while operating earnings increased 61.6%. On a year to date basis revenues increased 50.2% and operating earnings increased 78.6%. The improved operating earnings for the second quarter and first half were driven by strong aseptic aseptic /asep·tic/ (-tik) free from infection or septic material. a·sep·tic adj. Of, relating to, or characterized by asepsis. packaged product revenues, the rebound rebound (rē´bownd), n/v 1. a recovery from illness. n 2. an outbreak of fresh reflex activity after withdrawal of a stimulus rebound adjective in sales of oat oat member of the plant genus Avena in the family Poaceae. oats see avenasativa. oat grain seed of Avena sativa, and as 'oats' the favored grain for the feeding of horses. fiber and addition of soy fiber, growth in organic private label fruit and tomato based products and revenue and cost improvements in the Canadian Canadian (kənā`dēən), river, 906 mi (1,458 km) long, rising in NE New Mexico. and flowing E across N Texas and central Oklahoma into the Arkansas River in E Oklahoma. distribution operations. The SunOpta Grains and Foods Group experienced lower operating earnings for the quarter and on a year to date basis due to a significant decline in earnings within the Group's sunflower sunflower, any plant of the genus Helianthus of the family Asteraceae (aster family), annual or perennial herbs native to the New World and common throughout the United States. business where product margins were affected by crop quality issues from the 2005 crop and excess supply in international markets. The sunflower business is expected to rebound in the fourth quarter with the delivery of new crop, changes in planted seed varieties and an increase in irrigated lands. Opta Minerals realized revenue growth in the second quarter and for the first half of 85.6% and 78% respectively due primarily to the February February: see month. acquisition of Magnesium magnesium (măgnē`zēəm, –zhəm), metallic chemical element; symbol Mg; at. no. 12; at. wt. 24.305; m.p. about 648.8°C;; b.p. about 1,090°C;; sp. gr. 1.738 at 20°C;; valence +2. Technologies Corporation. Internal growth was driven by abrasive abrasive, material used to grind, smooth, cut, or polish another substance. Natural abrasives include sand, pumice, corundum, and ground quartz. Carborundum (silicon carbide) and alumina (aluminum oxide) are important synthetically produced abrasives. operations that were commissioned during 2005. Opta Minerals continues to pursue strategic transactions to complement its existing product portfolio. The interest in the SunOpta BioProcess bi·o·proc·ess n. 1. A technique that produces a biological material, such as a genetically engineered microbial strain, for commercial use. 2. Group's technology and equipment for the pre-treatment of biomass for the production of cellulosic ethanol Cellulosic ethanol is a type of biofuel produced from lignocellulose, a structural material that comprises much of the mass of plants. It is composed mainly of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin. continues to grow. Results for the second quarter reflect low revenues and margins due to contract timing, project and marketing costs. The Group has announced two new relationships in the last several months including a Joint Development Agreement with Royal Nedalco out of the Netherlands Netherlands (nĕth`ərləndz), Du. Nederland or Koninkrijk der Nederlanden, officially Kingdom of the Netherlands, constitutional monarchy (2005 est. pop. 16,407,000), 15,963 sq mi (41,344 sq km), NW Europe. and an equipment supply contract with China Resources Alcohol Corporation China Resources Alcohol Corporation (CRAC) is the second largest ethanol producer in China and the owner of the only cellulosic ethanol pilot demonstration plant in the world which operates continuously, 24-hours per day. (CRAC CRAC, n contract-relax, antagonist contract; a proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) technique that uses antagonist and agonist muscles to stretch and relax taut muscles. See also PNF. ). The Group is expected to complete its current contract with Abener Energia S Energia also called RKK Energia formerly OKB-1 Russian aerospace company that is a major producer of spacecraft, rockets, and missiles. Energia originated in 1946 as a department within a Soviet institute conducting work on long-range missiles. .A. of Seville Seville (səvĭl`, sĕ`–), Span. Sevilla, city (1990 pop. 678,218), capital of Seville prov. and leading city of Andalusia, SW Spain, on the Guadalquivir River. Spain Spain, Span. España (āspä`nyä), officially Kingdom of Spain, constitutional monarchy (2005 est. pop. 40,341,000), 194,884 sq mi (504,750 sq km), including the Balearic and Canary islands, SW Europe. and the contract with CRAC in 2006. SunOpta has reconfirmed its profit guidance for the year 2006 and has raised its revenue guidance from $540 - $550 million to $585 - $600 million for the 2006 year. The Company remains well positioned for future growth with net working capital of $82,789,000 and total assets of $334,890,000. Year to date capital spending capital spending Spending for long-term assets such as factories, equipment, machinery, and buildings that permits the production of more goods and services in future years. is $4,824,000 compared to $7,906,000 for the same period in the prior year. The long term debt to equity ratio The debt to equity ratio (D/E) is a financial ratio indicating the relative proportion of equity and debt used to finance a company's assets. It is equal to total debt divided by shareholders' equity. at June 30, 2006 was 0.38:1:00, providing the Company further financial resources to invest in internal growth and execute To run a program, which causes the computer to carry out its instructions. See executable code, instruction and EXE file. execute - execution on its acquisition program. Equity per outstanding common share has grown to $3.00 versus $2.73 at June 30, 2005. Jeremy Jeremy (jĕr`ĭmē), English form of Jeremiah. The Epistle of Jeremy is a title given to the sixth chapter of Baruch. Kendall Ken·dall , Edward Calvin 1886-1972. American biochemist. He shared a 1950 Nobel Prize for discoveries concerning the hormones of the adrenal cortex. , Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SunOpta commented, "I am extremely pleased with our internal revenue growth from the SunOpta Food Group of 21.5% in the quarter and 19.8% for the year. It is a testament to the continuing maturation maturation /mat·u·ra·tion/ (mach-u-ra´shun) 1. the process of becoming mature. 2. attainment of emotional and intellectual maturity. 3. of organic foods, healthy food products and growth of private label food products within these categories and supports our vision to continue to expand within these markets both through internal growth and selective acquisition. The Company is on track to achieve its goal of an exit rate of $1 billion in sales by the end of 2007." About SunOpta Inc. SunOpta Inc. is an operator of high-growth ethical eth·i·cal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or dealing with ethics. 2. Being in accordance with the accepted principles of right and wrong that govern the conduct of a profession. businesses, focusing on integrated business models in the natural and organic food markets. The Company has three business units: the SunOpta Food Group, which specializes in sourcing, processing and distribution of natural and organic food products integrated from seed through packaged products; the Opta Minerals Group, a producer, distributor, and recycler of environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] industrial materials; and the SunOpta BioProcess Group which engineers and markets proprietary steam explosion technology systems for the pulp, bio-fuel and food processing Food processing is the set of methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into food for consumption by humans or animals. The food processing industry utilises these processes. industries. Each of these business units has proprietary products and services that give it a solid competitive advantage in its sector. Forward-Looking Statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. Certain statements included in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to references to business strategies, competitive strengths, goals, capital expenditure plans, business and operational growth plans and references to the future growth of the business. These forward looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of its experience and its interpretation of current conditions, historical trends and expected future developments as well as other factors that the Company believes are appropriate in the circumstance Circumstance or circumstances can refer to:
For further information, please contact: SunOpta Inc. Investment Community Inquiries: Jeremy N. Kendall, Chairman & CEO Lytham Partners, LLC Steve Bromley, President & COO Joe Diaz John Dietrich, Vice President & CFO Robert Blum Susan Wiekenkamp, Information Officer Joe Dorame Tel: 905-455-2528, ext 103 Tel: 602-889-9700 susan.wiekenkamp@sunopta.com diaz@lythampartners.com Website: www.sunopta.com (1)Operating earnings is defined as net earnings before other income (expense), interest expense (net), income taxes and minority interest
SunOpta Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings
For the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
Unaudited
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)
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June 30, June 30,
2006 2005 %
$ $ Change
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Revenues 155,745 102,858 51.4%
Cost of goods sold 128,399 84,352 52.2%
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Gross profit 27,346 18,506 47.8%
Warehousing and distribution expenses 3,834 3,361 14.1%
Selling, general and administrative expenses 15,337 9,497 61.5%
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Earnings before the following 8,175 5,648 44.7%
Interest expense, net (1,748) (594) 194.3%
Other expense (194) (203) (4.4%)
Foreign exchange 597 45
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(1,345) (752) 78.9%
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Earnings before income taxes 6,830 4,896 39.5%
Provision for income taxes 2,087 1,354 54.1%
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Net earnings before minority interest 4,743 3,542 33.9%
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Minority interest 400 235 70.2%
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Net earnings for the period 4,343 3,307 31.3%
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Change in foreign currency translation
adjustment 1,860 (635) 392.9%
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Comprehensive income 6,203 2,672 132.1%
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Net earnings per share for the period
- Basic 0.08 0.06
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- Diluted 0.08 0.06
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SunOpta Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings
For the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
Unaudited
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)
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June 30, June 30,
2006 2005 %
$ $ Change
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Revenues 289,057 189,081 52.9%
Cost of goods sold 238,083 154,939 53.7%
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Gross profit 50,974 34,142 49.3%
Warehousing and distribution expenses 7,492 6,599 13.5%
Selling, general and administrative expenses 29,068 18,650 55.9%
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Earnings before the following 14,414 8,893 62.1%
Interest expense, net (3,147) (896) 251.2%
Other income (expense) (279) 3,832 (107.3%)
Foreign exchange 389 80 386.3%
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(3,037) 3,016 (200.7%)
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Earnings before income taxes 11,377 11,909 (4.5%)
Provision for income taxes 3,490 1,589 119.6%
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Net earnings before minority interest 7,887 10,320 (23.6%)
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Minority interest 532 408 30.4%
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Net earnings for the period 7,355 9,912 (25.8%)
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Change in foreign currency translation
adjustment 1,747 (800) 318.3%
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Comprehensive income 9,102 9,112
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Net earnings per share for the period
- Basic 0.13 0.18
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- Diluted 0.13 0.17
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SunOpta Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
As at June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005
Unaudited
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)
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June 30, December 31,
2006 2005
$ $
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Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 4,676 5,455
Accounts receivable 68,209 57,608
Inventories 97,772 88,340
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4,907 4,194
Current income taxes recoverable - 1,847
Deferred income taxes 691 691
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176,255 158,135
Property, plant and equipment 82,690 77,257
Goodwill and intangibles 77,565 58,262
Deferred income taxes 5,519 4,473
Other assets 2,861 3,355
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344,890 301,482
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Liabilities
Current liabilities
Bank indebtedness 26,946 20,799
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 59,127 50,688
Customer and other deposits 450 544
Current portion of long-term debt 6,377 3,518
Current portion of long-term payables 566 723
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93,466 76,272
Long-term debt 59,831 55,538
Long-term payables - 472
Deferred income taxes 9,539 -
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162,836 132,282
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Minority interest 9,725 9,116
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Shareholders' Equity
Capital stock 109,655 106,678
Contributed surplus 3,401 3,235
Retained earnings 47,734 40,379
Cumulative other comprehensive income 11,539 9,792
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172,329 160,084
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344,890 301,482
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SunOpta Inc.
Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
Unaudited
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)
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Three months ended
June 30, 2006
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SunOpta
SunOpta Opta Minerals BioProcess and
Food Group Inc. Corporate Consolidated
$ $ $ $
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Total
revenues to
external
customers 137,287 18,260 198 155,745
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Segment
earnings
before other
income
(expense),
interest
expense
(net),
income taxes
and minority
interest 8,168 2,396 (1,792) 8,772
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The SunOpta Food Group has the following segmented reporting:
Three months ended
June 30, 2006
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SunOpta
SunOpta Canadian
Grains & SunOpta SunOpta Food SunOpta
Foods Ingredients Fruit Distribution Food Group
$ $ $ $ $
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Total
revenues
from
external
customers 49,862 17,138 39,491 30,796 137,287
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Segment
earnings
before
other
income
(expense),
interest
expense
(net),
income
taxes and
minority
interest 2,273 1,774 2,870 1,251 8,168
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Six months ended
June 30, 2006
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SunOpta
SunOpta Opta Minerals BioProcess and
Food Group Inc. Corporate Consolidated
$ $ $ $
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Total
revenues to
external
customers 256,558 31,305 1,194 289,057
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Segment
earnings
before
other
income
(expense),
interest
expense
(net),
income
taxes and
minority
interest 14,997 3,394 (3,588) 14,803
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The SunOpta Food Group has the following segmented reporting:
Six months ended
June 30, 2006
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SunOpta
SunOpta Canadian
Grains & SunOpta SunOpta Food SunOpta
Foods Ingredients Fruit Distribution Food Group
$ $ $ $ $
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Total
revenues
from
external
customers 89,016 35,251 70,587 61,704 256,558
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Segment
earnings
before
other
income
(expense),
interest
expense
(net),
income
taxes and
minority
interest 4,066 3,480 4,370 3,081 14,997
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SunOpta Inc.
Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
Unaudited
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)
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Three months ended
June 30, 2005
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SunOpta
SunOpta Opta Minerals BioProcess and
Food Group Inc. Corporate Consolidated
$ $ $ $
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Total
revenues to
external
customers 92,555 9,839 464 102,858
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Segment
earnings
before
other
income
(expense),
interest
expense
(net),
income
taxes and
minority
interest 5,054 1,621 (982) 5,693
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The SunOpta Food Group has the following segmented reporting:
Three months ended
June 30, 2005
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SunOpta
SunOpta Canadian
Grains & SunOpta SunOpta Food SunOpta
Foods Ingredients Fruit Distribution Food Group
$ $ $ $ $
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Total
revenues
from
external
customers 38,956 16,647 10,230 26,722 92,555
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Segment
earnings
before
other
income
(expense),
interest
expense
(net),
income
taxes and
minority
interest 2,880 1,062 500 612 5,054
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Six months ended
June 30, 2005
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SunOpta
SunOpta Opta Minerals BioProcess and
Food Group Inc. Corporate Consolidated
$ $ $ $
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Total
revenues to
external
customers 170,760 17,577 744 189,081
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Segment
earnings
before
other
income
(expense),
interest
expense
(net),
income
taxes and
minority
interest 8,396 2,458 (1,881) 8,973
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The SunOpta Food Group has the following segmented reporting:
Six months ended
June 30, 2005
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SunOpta
SunOpta Canadian SunOpta
Grains & SunOpta SunOpta Food Food
Foods Ingredients Fruit Distribution Group
$ $ $ $ $
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Total
revenues
from
external
customers 70,136 31,800 16,620 52,204 170,760
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Segment
earnings
before
other
income
(expense),
interest
expense
(net),
income
taxes and
minority
interest 4,492 1,737 865 1,302 8,396
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