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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
 

 
FORM 8-K/A
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
 
April 30, 2010
 

 
LANDEC CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
0-27446
 
94-3025618
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
3603 Haven Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
(650) 306-1650
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
 
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¨
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
¨
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Amendment No. 1
 
This Form 8-K/A is filed as an amendment (Amendment No. 1) to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Landec Corporation under Items 1.01, 2.01, 2.03 and 9.01 on May 5, 2010.  Amendment No. 1 is being filed to include the financial information required under Item 9.01.
 
 
 
 

 
 
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(a)  Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
 
The audited financial statements of Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 and for the periods then ended are filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
 
(b)  Pro Forma Financial Information.
 
The pro forma financial information with respect to the transaction described in Item 2.01 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 5, 2010 is filed as Exhibit 99.2 hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
 
(d)  Exhibits.
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
23.1
 
Consent of Grant Thornton LLP, Independent Certified Public Accountants
     
99.1
 
Audited financial statements of Lifecore Biomedical, LLC as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 and for the periods then ended
     
99.2
 
Unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements of Landec Corporation and Lifecore Biomedical, Inc.
 
 
 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
     
LANDEC CORPORATION
       
Date: July 9, 2010
By:
 
/s/ Gregory S. Skinner
     
Gregory S. Skinner
     
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
23.1
 
Consent of Grant Thornton LLP, Independent Certified Public Accountants
     
99.1
 
Audited financial statements of Lifecore Biomedical, LLC as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 and for the periods then ended
     
99.2
 
Unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements of Landec Corporation and Lifecore Biomedical, Inc.
 
 
 
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a6352770ex23_1.htm
Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants

We have issued our report dated February 12, 2010 accompanying the financial statements of Lifecore Biomedical, LLC for the year ended December 31, 2009 and the period from March 27, 2008 to Decem­ber 31, 2008 included in this Current Report on Form 8-K/A.  We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said report in the Registration Statements of Landec Corporation on Forms S-8 (Nos. 333-109889, effective October 22, 2003; 333-89368, effective May 30, 2002; 333-62866, effective June 13, 2001; 333-06163, effective June 17, 1996; 333-29103, effective June 13, 1997; 333-80313, effective June 9, 1999; 333-52339, effective May 11, 1998; 333-129895, effective November 22, 2005; and 333-163926, effective December 22, 2009).
 
 
 
Minneapolis, Minnesota
 
July 9, 2010
/s/ Grant Thornton LLP
a6352770ex99_1.htm
Exhibit 99.1
 
 
Financial Statements and Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants
 
 
Lifecore Biomedical, LLC
 
 
December 31, 2009 and 2008
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
Contents
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Page
   
Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants
3
   
Financial Statements
 
     
 
Balance sheets
5 – 6
     
 
Statements of operations
7
     
 
Statements of member’s equity
8
     
 
Statements of cash flows
9
     
 
Notes to financial statements
10
 
 
 
 

 
 
Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants

The Board of Directors and Member’s
Lifecore Biomedical, LLC

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Lifecore Biomedical, LLC (a Minnesota limited liability company) as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the related state­ments of operations, member’s equity and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2009 and the period March 27, 2008 through December 31, 2008.  These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America as established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accoun­tants.  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assur­ance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.  An audit includes consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. A ccor­dingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Lifecore Biomedical, LLC as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2009 and for the period March 27, 2008 through December 31, 2008, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 

/s/ Grant Thornton LLP


Minneapolis, Minnesota
February 12, 2010

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Lifecore Biomedical, LLC

BALANCE SHEETS

December 31, 2009 and 2008


ASSETS
  2009     2008  
             
CURRENT ASSETS
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 9,673,000     $ 5,087,000  
Accounts receivable, less allowances
    2,198,000       5,357,000  
Due from Dental
    -       7,000  
Inventories
    7,021,000       5,570,000  
Deferred income taxes, net
    316,000       296,000  
Income tax receivable
    -       228,000  
Prepaid expenses
    296,000       447,000  
                 
Total current assets
    19,504,000       16,992,000  
                 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
    23,253,000       24,114,000  
                 
OTHER ASSETS
               
Intangible assets, net
    3,636,000       3,856,000  
Long-term inventories
    696,000       1,258,000  
Deferred income taxes, net
    -       31,000  
                 
Total other assets
    4,332,000       5,145,000  
                 
    $ 47,089,000     $ 46,251,000  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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Lifecore Biomedical, LLC

BALANCE SHEETS  –  CONTINUED

December 31, 2009 and 2008


LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S
           
  EQUITY
  2009     2008  
             
CURRENT LIABILITIES
           
Current maturities of long-term obligations
  $ 327,000     $ 318,000  
Accounts payable
    1,099,000       803,000  
Accrued compensation
    1,262,000       1,160,000  
Accrued expenses
    118,000       389,000  
Accrued warranty expense
    380,000       -  
                 
Total current liabilities
    3,186,000       2,670,000  
                 
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS, less current maturities
    3,720,000       4,047,000  
                 
                 
LONG-TERM DEFERRED INCOME TAXES, net
    46,000       -  
                 
                 
MEMBER’S EQUITY
               
Member’s equity
    40,566,000       40,205,000  
Accumulated deficit
    (429,000 )     (671,000 )
      40,137,000       39,534,000  
                 
    $ 47,089,000     $ 46,251,000  
 
 
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Lifecore Biomedical, LLC

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the year ended December 31, 2009 and period
from March 27, 2008 through December 31, 2008


 
    2009     2008  
             
Net sales
  $ 20,280,000     $ 17,663,000  
Cost of goods sold
    10,350,000       8,095,000  
Gross profit
    9,930,000       9,568,000  
                 
Operating expenses
               
Research and development
    4,601,000       4,067,000  
Marketing and sales
    1,035,000       790,000  
General and administrative
    3,871,000       4,304,000  
Goodwill impairment
    -       1,447,000  
      9,507,000       10,608,000  
                 
Operating income (loss)
    423,000       (1,040,000 )
                 
Other income (expense)
               
Interest income
    52,000       534,000  
Interest expense
    (174,000 )     (126,000 )
Other, net
    -       40,000  
      (122,000 )     448,000  
                 
Income (loss) before income taxes
    301,000       (592,000 )
                 
Income tax expense
    (59,000 )     (79,000 )
                 
NET INCOME (LOSS)
  $ 242,000     $ (671,000 )

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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Lifecore Biomedical, LLC

STATEMENTS OF MEMBER’S EQUITY

For the year ended December 31, 2009 and period
from March 27, 2008 through December 31, 2008


 
   
Member’s equity
             
               
Accumulated
       
   
Units
   
Amount
   
deficit
   
Total
 
                         
Opening balances at March 27, 2008
    14,117,697     $ 35,605,000     $ -     $ 35,605,000  
Contributed capital
    -       4,600,000       -       4,600,000  
Net loss
    -       -       (671,000 )     (671,000 )
                                 
Balances at December 31, 2008
    14,117,697       40,205,000       (671,000 )     39,534,000  
Stock-based compensation expense
    -       361,000       -       361,000  
Net income
    -       -       242,000       242,000  
                                 
Balances at December 31, 2009
    14,117,697     $ 40,566,000     $ (429,000 )   $ 40,137,000  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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Lifecore Biomedical, LLC

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the year ended December 31, 2009 and period
from March 27, 2008 through December 31, 2008


    2009     2008  
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net income (loss)
  $ 242,000     $ (671,000 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash
               
provided by operating activities:
               
Goodwill impairment
    -       1,447,000  
Depreciation and amortization
    2,334,000       1,638,000  
Allowance for doubtful accounts
    (349,000 )     349,000  
Deferred income taxes
    57,000       134,000  
Stock compensation expense
    361,000       -  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
    3,508,000       (1,816,000 )
Inventories
    (889,000 )     237,000  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    386,000       309,000  
Accounts payable
    296,000       (43,000 )
Accrued liabilities
    211,000       17,000  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    6,157,000       1,601,000  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
    (1,203,000 )     (1,279,000 )
Purchases of intangibles
    (50,000 )     (150,000 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (1,253,000 )     (1,429,000 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Payments on long-term obligations
    (318,000 )     (217,000 )
Net cash used in financing activities
    (318,000 )     (217,000 )
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    4,586,000       (45,000 )
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    5,087,000       5,132,000  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 9,673,000     $ 5,087,000  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
               
Cash paid for interest during the period
  $ 174,000     $ 126,000  
Non-cash contributed capital
    -       4,600,000  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
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Lifecore Biomedical, LLC

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2009 and 2008

 

NOTE A  –  NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 
Nature of Business

 
On March 26, 2008, Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. was acquired by SBT Acquisition, Inc., a private company (the “Acquirer”).  Prior to this date, Lifecore’s operations consisted of two divisions, Hyaluronan and Dental (Note B).  The Acquirer of the Company merged Lifecore Biomedical, Inc.’s Dental opera­tions into a different entity.  Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. converted to Lifecore Biomedical, LLC (“Lifecore”) and consists of the Company’s Hyaluronan operations on March 27, 2008.  Lifecore manufactures hyaluronan biomaterials and provides specialized contract aseptic manufacturing services.  The Company’s manufacturing facility is located in Chaska, Minnesota.  The Company primarily markets its products through original contract manufacturing alliances in ophthalmologic and orthopedic surgery and ve terinary medicine.

 
In preparing these financial statements, the Company evaluated subsequent events through February 12, 2010, the date these financial statements were available to be issued.  The Company made no significant changes to these financial statements as a result of the subsequent events evaluation.

 
A summary of significant accounting policies consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements follows:

 
Cash and Cash Equivalents

 
The Company considers all highly liquid temporary investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.  At December 31, 2009 and 2008, substantially all of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents were invested in money market funds, which may at times exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation limits.  Money market funds are carried at cost which approximates fair value.  The fair value of these funds is determined based upon quoted market prices, which are considered Level 1 inputs as defined by Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures.

 
Accounts Receivable

 
The Company extends credit to customers in the normal course of business but generally does not require collateral or any other security to support amounts due.  Management performs on-going credit evaluations of its customers.  The Company’s customers are located primarily throughout North America, Europe and Asia.  Accounts outstanding longer than contractual terms are considered past due.  The Company evaluates the need for an allowance for credit losses based on history, economic conditions, and composition of its aging and in some cases, makes allowances for specific customers based on these and other factors.  The Company writes off accounts receivable balances when they become uncollectible.  At December 31, 2009, there was no allowance for credit losses.  At December 31, 2008, the Company recorded an allowance of $349,000 for credit losses.
 
 
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Lifecore Biomedical, LLC

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

December 31, 2009 and 2008

 
 
NOTE A  –  NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  –  Continued
 
 
Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market.  Inventories consist mainly of finished hyaluronan powder, aseptic units and related raw materials.  The Com­pany’s inventory has been reduced to lower of cost or market for obsolete, excess or unmarketable inven­tory.  The lower of cost or market adjustment is based on management’s review of inventories on hand compared to estimated future usage and sales.  The portion of finished hyaluronan powder inventory not expected to be consumed within the next 12 months is classified as a long-term asset.  The finished hyaluronan inventory is maintained in a frozen state and has a shelf life of ten years.  At the time of the acquisition, finish goods inventory was valued at selling p rices less cost and profits for the selling effort.  Inventories consisted of the following at December 31:
 
          
 
2009
    2008  
             
Raw materials
  $ 2,283,000     $ 2,150,000  
Work-in-process
    796,000       92,000  
Finished goods – current
    3,942,000       3,328,000  
 
    7,021,000       5,570,000  
Finished goods – long-term
    696,000       1,258,000  
                 
 
  $ 7,717,000     $ 6,828,000  
 
 
 
Depreciation
 
 
Depreciation is provided in amounts sufficient to charge the cost of depreciable assets to operations over their estimated service lives principally on a straight-line method for financial reporting purposes and accelerated methods for income tax reporting purposes.  Depreciation expense was approximately $2,064,000 and $1,444,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009 and the period from March 27, 2008 to December 31, 2008, respectively. The depreciable lives represent the remaining useful lives assigned to the property, plant and equipment as a part of the acquisition of the Company (Note B).  For property, plant and equipment acquired subsequent to the acquisition, the Company assigned useful lives as follows:

Building
7 – 40 years
Land and building improvements
7 – 40 years
Equipment
3 – 10 years
 
 
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Lifecore Biomedical, LLC

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

December 31, 2009 and 2008
 
 
 
NOTE A  –  NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  –  Continued

 
Property, plant and equipment consists of the following at December 31:
 
              
 
2009
    2008  
             
Land
  $ 2,900,000     $ 2,900,000  
Building
    17,266,000       17,256,000  
Land and building improvements
    550,000       550,000  
Equipment
    5,477,000       4,852,000  
      26,193,000       25,558,000  
Less accumulated depreciation
    (3,508,000 )     (1,444,000 )
 
    22,685,000       24,114,000  
Construction in progress
    568,000       -  
                 
Total property, plant and equipment
  $ 23,253,000     $ 24,114,000  

 
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
 
 
Long-lived assets, such as property and equipment, subject to amortization, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indi­cate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.  Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to estimated, undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset.  If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the asset.  Assets to be disposed of would be separately presented in the balance sheet and reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell, and are no longer depreciated.  There was no impairment during the year ended Decem­ber 31, 200 9 and period from March 27, 2008 to December 31, 2008.

 
Goodwill

 
Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis, or when there is an indication that an impairment has occurred, and is written down when impaired by applying a fair-value test based on a cash flow multiple.  Management has selected December 31 as the date for the annual goodwill impairment test.  Management completed the test at December 31, 2008 and determined that goodwill was fully impaired due to a change in market conditions during the second half of 2008 that reduced the cash flow multiples used by market participants to value comparable companies as compared to the multiple used to value the Company at acquisition.
 
 
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Lifecore Biomedical, LLC

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

December 31, 2009 and 2008

 
 
NOTE A  –  NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  –  Continued

 
Identifiable Intangible Assets

 
Intangible assets are amortized over their respective use­ful lives to their residual values, and reviewed for impairment if events and circumstances indicate the asset might be impaired.  In conjunction with the goodwill impairment analysis at December 31, 2008, management reviewed the fair-value of identifiable intangible assets based on future cash flows and determined identifiable intangible assets were not impaired.  There were no indicators that intangible assets were impaired at December 31, 2009.
 
 
Intangible assets consisted of the following at December 31:
 
 
Useful lives
  in years  
 
2009
   
 2008
 
               
               
Patents and license fees
15 years
  $ 200,000     $ 150,000  
Customer relationships
12 years
    1,900,000       1,900,000  
Trademarks and technology
20 years
    2,000,000       2,000,000  
        4,100,000       4,050,000  
Less accumulated amortization
      (464,000 )     (194,000 )
                   
      $ 3,636,000     $ 3,856,000  
 
 
 
Amortization expense was approximately $270,000 and $194,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009 and the period from March 27, 2008 to December 31, 2008, respectively.

 
The following is a schedule of future amortization expenses for the years ended December 31:

2010
  $ 272,000  
2011
    272,000  
2012
    272,000  
2013
    272,000  
2014
    272,000  
Thereafter
    2,276,000  
 
 
 
Revenue Recognition

 
The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product is shipped, or otherwise accepted by the customer, pursuant to customers’ orders, the price is fixed and determinable and collection is reasonably assured.  The Company does not regularly experience product returns.
 
 
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Lifecore Biomedical, LLC

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

December 31, 2009 and 2008

 
NOTE A  –  NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  –  Continued

 
The Company offers various warranties on their products.  A warranty expense is recorded at the time the Company becomes aware of a product warranty liability as the Company does not have a history of warranty obligations.  The Company accrued a warranty liability of $380,000 at December 31, 2009 for sales that occurred during 2009.  The Company had no accrued warranty expense at December 31, 2008.

 
Shipping & Handling

 
Costs incurred with the shipment of product between the Company and its vendors are classified as cost of goods sold.  Costs incurred with the shipment of products from the Company to its customers are classified in net sales when billed.

 
Income Taxes

 
The Company is a single-member LLC, which is considered a “disregarded entity” for tax purposes because the Company’s parent is a C-Corporation.  As a result, income taxes have been provided for in the financial statements as if the Company was a C-Corporation.  Deferred income taxes are provided for based on the liability method whereby deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for the effects of taxable temporary differences.  Temporary differences are the differences between reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases.  Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rat es on the date of enactment.

 
Stock-Based Awards

 
During 2009, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense within the statement of opera­tions based on the fair value of the award over the requisite service period.  The Company did not recog­nize compensation expense and no equity instruments were authorized or granted by the Company during the period from March 27, 2008 through December 31, 2008.
 
 
Use of Estimates
 
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
 
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Lifecore Biomedical, LLC

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

December 31, 2009 and 2008
 
 

NOTE B  –  ACQUISITION
 
 
On January 15, 2008, the Company and SBT Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Parent”), and SBT Acquisition, Inc., a Minnesota corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Acquirer, entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger.  On March 20, 2008, the Acquirer success­fully completed the tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of the common stock of Lifecore Biomedical, Inc.  As of the expira­tion of the tender offer, on Thursday, March 20, 2008, a total of approximately 12,769,687 shares were validly tendered and not withdrawn in the offer (including shares tendered by notices of guaranteed deli­very), representing approximately 94.18% of the outstanding shares of the Company.  Acquirer accepted for payment, in accordance with the terms of the offer, all shares that were validly tendered and not with­drawn prior to the ex piration of the offer.

 
Effective March 26, 2008, the Acquirer of the Company merged Lifecore Biomedical, Inc.’s Dental opera­tions into another entity it owns.

 
The purchase price has been allocated to the assets and liabilities assumed based on their fair market value at the date of purchase.  The estimated market value of acquired assets and liabilities exceeded the purchase price by approximately $1,447,000 which was reflected as goodwill.  As outlined in Note A, goodwill was fully impaired at December 31, 2008.

 
A summary of the acquisition is as follows:

Accounts receivable
  $ 3,890,000  
Inventories
    7,065,000  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    990,000  
Property, plant and equipment
    24,279,000  
Identifiable intangible assets
    3,900,000  
Deferred taxes, net
    (4,139,000 )
Assumed liabilities
    (6,959,000 )
Net assets acquired
    29,026,000  
Purchase price
    30,473,000  
         
Goodwill
  $ 1,447,000  

 
NOTE C  –  LINE OF CREDIT

 
The Company has a $5,000,000 credit facility with a bank which has a maturity date of May 31, 2010.  The agreement is subject to compliance with cove­nants.  Under the credit facility, interest will accrue at LIBOR plus 2.50%, but at no time less than 4.00%.  At December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, there were no balances outstanding under the line of credit.  The Company believes they will be able to renew the credit facility with the same bank under similar terms.

 
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Lifecore Biomedical, LLC

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

December 31, 2009 and 2008
 
 

NOTE D  –  LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS
 
 
On August 19, 2004, the Company issued variable rate industrial revenue bonds.  The proceeds from these bonds were used to retire the then existing 10.25% fixed rate industrial revenue bonds on September 1, 2004.  The aggregate principal amount of the new bonds was $5,630,000, and the bonds bear interest at a variable rate set weekly by the bond remarketing agent (3.32% and 1.45% on December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008).  The bonds are collateralized by a bank letter of credit which is secured by a first mortgage on the Company’s facility in Chaska, Minnesota.  The terms of the agreement require the Company to comply with various financial covenants including minimum tangible net worth and liabilities to tangible net worth ratio.  In addition, the Company pays an annual remarketing fee equal to 0.125% and an annual letter of credit fee of 1.00%.
 
Long-term obligations consist of the following at December 31:
           
          
 
2009
    2008  
             
Industrial development revenue bonds
  $ 4,047,000     $ 4,365,000  
Less current maturities
    (327,000 )     (318,000 )
                 
 
  $ 3,720,000     $ 4,047,000  
 
 
 
The aggregate minimum annual principal payments of long-term obligations are as follows for the years ended December 31:

2010
  $ 327,000  
2011
    333,000  
2012
    345,000  
2013
    358,000  
2014
    368,000  
Thereafter
    2,316,000  


NOTE E  –  MEMBER’S EQUITY

 
Stock Based Awards
 
 
During 2009, the Company adopted a stock option plan.  The Company’s stock options generally vest ratably over five years of service and have a contractual life of 10 years.  The Company had authorized 320,856 shares for grant.  Options were granted under all plans at exer­cise prices that are determined by the Board of Directors.  Each grant awarded specifies the period for which the options are exercisable and provides that the options shall expire at the end of such period.
 
 
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Lifecore Biomedical, LLC

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

December 31, 2009 and 2008
 

 
NOTE E  –  MEMBER’S EQUITY  –  Continued

 
In 2009, the Company granted stock options to certain key members of management.  The following is a rollforward of stock option activity:

    Number of     
Exercise
 
 
 
stock options
    price  
             
Options outstanding at December 31, 2008
    -     $ -  
Granted
    235,294       17.00  
Exercised
    -       -  
Forfeited
    (8,021 )     17.00  
                 
Options outstanding at December 31, 2009
    227,273     $ 17.00  
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation expense is classified based on the option holders’ salary expense classification.
 
Cost of goods sold
  $ 53,000  
Research and development
    60,000  
Marketing and sales
    97,000  
General and administrative
    151,000  
         
Total stock-based compensation expense
  $ 361,000  

 
 
The weighted-average fair value of options granted during the year ended December 31, 2009 was $10.68 per share.  All options outstanding at December 31, 2009 represent unvested stock options.  The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used:

 
Risk-free interest rate
    2.06 %
Expected volatility
    77 %
Expected life (in years)
    5  
Dividend yield
    0 %

 
 
The risk-free interest rate represents the five year treasury rate on the date of the option grant.  The expected volatility is an estimate based on the volatility of similar public companies.  The expected life was calculated using the simplified method, as the Company does not have a history of expenses.  The Company does not anticipate paying dividends.

 
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Lifecore Biomedical, LLC

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

December 31, 2009 and 2008


NOTE E  –  MEMBER’S EQUITY  –  Continued

 
The following table summarizes information concerning outstanding stock options as of December 31, 2009:
 
       
Weighted-average
       
Range of
 
Number
 
remaining
 
Weighted-average
 
Aggregate
exercise price
 
outstanding
 
contractual life
 
exercise price
 
intrinsic value
                 
$17.00   237,969  
4 years
  $17.00   $4,045,000
 
 
 
At December 31, 2009, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock option is approximately $1,800,000, and the related weighted average period over which it is expected to be recognized is approximately four years.


NOTE F  –  INCOME TAXES

 
The Company’s financial statements recognize the current and deferred income tax consequences that result from the Company’s activities.  Differences between the Company’s separate company income tax provision and cash flows attributable to income taxes pursuant to the provisions of the Company’s tax sharing arrangement with the parent company have been recognized as capital contribution from, or dividends to, the parent company.  Under this tax sharing agreement, the federal income tax liability is allocated based upon the Company’s separate taxable income or loss.

 
The current taxes payable for the period from March 27, 2008 through September 30, 2008 are being paid by the parent company and have been shown as a capital contribution from the parent.  Any current taxes payable or receivable due to operations from October 1, 2008 forward will also be reported on the Company’s balance sheet as income taxes payable or receivable.
 
 
The provision for income taxes consists of the following for the periods ending December 31:

     
 
2009
    2008  
Current
           
Federal
  $ -     $ 781,000  
State
    2,000       60,000  
Deferred
    57,000       (762,000 )
                 
Total tax expense
  $ 59,000     $ 79,000  


 
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Lifecore Biomedical, LLC

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

December 31, 2009 and 2008
 

 
NOTE F  –  INCOME TAXES  –  Continued

 
Deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the tax effects, based on current tax law, of future deductible or taxable amounts attributable to events that have been recognized in the financial statements.  Deferred tax assets (liabilities) consist of the following at December 31:
 
         
 
2009
    2008  
Current deferred tax assets (liabilities):
           
Inventories
  $ 311,000     $ 210,000  
Bad debt reserve
    -       126,000  
Accrued compensation
    149,000       45,000  
Prepaid expenses
    (144,000 )     (85,000 )
                 
Net current deferred tax asset
  $ 316,000     $ 296,000  
                 
Long-term deferred tax assets (liabilities):
               
Tax credit carryforward
  $ 163,000     $ 82,000  
Net operating loss carryforward
    160,000       109,000  
Stock option expense
    130,000       -  
Customer relationships
    (55,000 )     (158,000 )
Trademarks
    (208,000 )     (127,000 )
Depreciation
    (236,000 )     125,000  
                 
Net long-term deferred tax asset (liability)
  $ (46,000 )   $ 31,000  
 

 
Management periodically evaluates the recoverability of the deferred tax assets and recognizes the tax benefit only as reassessment demonstrates that they are realizable.  As of December 31, 2009, the Company determined no valuation allowance was necessary.  The Company has net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $443,000, which begin to expire 2028 through 2029.  The Company also has research and development tax credit carryforwards of $163,000, which would otherwise expire beginning in 2028.
 
 
The Company accounts for uncertainty in income tax positions and applying of a “more likely than not” threshold to the recognition and derecoginition of income tax positions.  The Company does not have any accrued interest or penal­ties at December 31, 2009 and 2008 but if they are incurred in the future, interest and penalties would be included in income tax expense.  The Company does not have a material liability for uncertain tax positions and does not anticipate a material change in their tax positions within the next twelve months.
 
 
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Lifecore Biomedical, LLC

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

December 31, 2009 and 2008


 
NOTE G  –  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
 
Severance Agreements

 
The Company incurred $30,000 and $600,000 of severance expense for the year ended December 31, 2009 and the period from March 27, 2008 through December 31, 2008, respectively.  The Company had accrued severance payments of $30,000 and $358,000 at December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.
 

NOTE H  –  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN

 
The Company has a 401(k) profit sharing plan for eligible employees.  The Company, at the discretion of the Board of Directors, may set a matching percentage that is proportionate to the amount of the employees’ elective contributions each year.  During the year ended December 31, 2009 and the period from March 27, 2008 through December 31, 2008, the Board of Directors authorized a company matching contribution to the plan of  $253,000 and $205,000, respectively.

 
NOTE I  –  CUSTOMER CONCENTRATIONS

 
The Company had two and three customers that each accounted for 10% or more of total net sales during the year ended December 31, 2009 and the period March 27, 2008 through December 31, 2008, respectively.  Net sales to these customers during the periods then ended were approximately $15,586,000 and $13,396,000, respectively.  The Company also had trade accounts receivable due from these customers of approximately $1,269,000 and $4,323,000 at December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.
 
 
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Exhibit 99.2
 
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
LANDEC CORPORATION AND LIFECORE BIOMEDICAL, INC.
 
The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are based on the historical financial statements of Landec Corporation and Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (“Lifecore”) after giving effect to Landec’s acquisition of Lifecore on April 30, 2010, and the assumptions, reclassifications and adjustments described in the accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.
 
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of February 28, 2010 is presented as if the acquisition of Lifecore had occurred on February 28, 2010.
 
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, and fiscal year ended May 31, 2009, are presented as if the Lifecore acquisition had occurred on May 26, 2008 and were carried forward through each of the aforementioned respective periods.
 
The allocation of the purchase price used in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements is based upon preliminary estimates and assumptions. These preliminary estimates and assumptions could change significantly during the purchase price measurement period as we finalize the valuations of the net tangible assets and intangible assets. Any change could result in material variances between our future financial results and the amounts presented in these unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements, including variances in fair values recorded, as well as expenses and cash flows associated with these items.
 
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are prepared for illustrative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of or intended to represent the results that would have been achieved had the transaction been consummated as of the dates indicated or that may be achieved in the future. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements do not reflect any operating efficiencies and associated cost savings that we may achieve with respect to the combined companies.
 
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements should be read in conjunction with our historical consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2009 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 2010, the historical financial statements of Lifecore Biomedical, LLC for the year ended December 31, 2009 included as Exhibit 99.1, and other information pertaining to us and Lifecore contained in this Form 8-K/A.
 
 
 

 
 
LANDEC CORPORATION
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
February 28, 2010
(in thousands)
 
 
  
Historical
         
  
   
 
  
February 28, 2010
   
Pro Forma
   
  
Pro Forma
 
 
  
Landec
Corporation
   
Lifecore
Biomedical, Inc.
   
Adjustments
   
  
Combined
 
ASSETS
  
                       
  
     
Current assets:
  
                       
  
     
Cash and cash equivalents
  
$
6,339
   
$
8,558
   
$
12,000
 
A
  
$
26,897
 
Marketable securities
  
 
63,282
     
—  
     
    (40,000
B
  
 
23,282
 
Accounts receivables, net
  
 
14,463
     
3,146
     
—  
   
  
 
17,609
 
Accounts receivable, related party
   
195
     
         —  
     
—  
   
  
 
195
 
Inventories, net
  
 
6,588
     
7,644
     
285
 
C
  
 
14,517
 
Notes and advances receivable
   
375
     
         —  
     
—  
   
  
 
375
 
Deferred taxes
   
1,835
     
84
     
527
 
 P
  
 
2,446
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
  
 
2,378
     
587
     
        —  
       
2,965
 
 
  
                       
  
     
Total current assets
  
 
95,455
     
20,019
     
(27,188
)
 
  
 
88,286
 
 
  
                       
  
     
Property and equipment, net
  
 
24,097
     
23,176
     
1,324
 
D
  
 
48,597
 
Goodwill
  
 
     27,361
     
—  
     
13,361
 
E
  
 
40,722
 
Trademarks
   
8,228
     
1,808
     
2,392
 
F
  
 
12,428
 
Other intangible assets
  
 
—  
     
       1,783
     
1,917
 
F
  
 
3,700
 
Other assets
  
 
4,431
     
        —  
     
       —  
   
  
 
4,431
 
 
  
                       
  
     
Total assets
  
$
159,572
   
$
46,786
   
$
(8,194
 
  
$
198,164
 
 
  
                       
  
     
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  
                       
  
     
Current liabilities:
  
                       
  
     
Accounts payable
  
$
11,246
   
$
856
   
$
—  
   
  
$
12,102
 
Related party payables
   
115
     
—  
     
—  
   
  
 
115
 
Income taxes payable
   
84
     
—  
     
—  
   
  
 
84
 
Accrued compensation
  
 
1,319
     
675
     
—  
   
  
 
1,994
 
Other accrued liabilities
  
 
1,773
     
595
     
—  
   
  
 
2,368
 
Deferred revenue
  
 
4,128
     
         —  
     
        —  
       
4,128
 
Current portion of long-term debt
  
 
—  
     
327
     
4,000
 
G
  
 
4,327
 
 
  
                       
  
     
Total current liabilities
  
 
18,665
     
2,453
     
4,000
   
  
 
25,118
 
 
  
                       
  
     
Deferred revenue
  
 
1,500
     
         —  
     
        —  
       
1,500
 
Long-term debt
  
 
—  
     
3,666
     
16,000
 
G
  
 
19,666
 
Deferred taxes
   
5,611
     
46
     
2,427
 
P
  
 
8,084
 
Other long-term liabilities
  
 
         —  
     
         —  
     
10,000
 
H
  
 
10,000
 
 
  
                       
  
     
Total liabilities
  
 
25,776
     
6,165
     
32,427
   
  
 
64,368
 
 
  
                       
  
     
Stockholders’ equity:
  
                       
  
     
Common stock
  
 
26
     
         —  
     
         —  
       
 26
 
Additional paid-in-capital
  
 
117,410
     
40,621
     
(40,621
)
I
  
 
117,410
 
Retained earnings
  
 
14,674
     
         —  
     
         —  
       
 14,674
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
  
 
94
     
          —  
      
—  
   
  
 
94
 
Total stockholders’ equity
  
 
132,204
     
40,621
     
(40,621
 
  
 
132,204
 
Noncontrolling interest
  
 
1,592
     
         —  
     
         —  
       
 1,592
 
Total equity
   
133,796
     
40,621
     
(40,621
 
  
 
133,796
 
 
  
                       
  
     
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  
$
159,572
   
$
46,786
   
$
( 8,194
 
  
$
198,164
 
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.
 
 
 

 
 
LANDEC CORPORATION
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Nine Months Ended February 28, 2010
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 
  
Historical
         
  
   
 
  
Nine months ended
 February 28, 2010
   
Pro Forma
   
  
Pro Forma
 
 
  
Landec
Corporation
   
Lifecore
Biomedical, Inc.
   
Adjustments
   
  
Combined
 
Revenues:
  
                       
  
     
Product sales
  
$
172,694
   
$
16,677
   
$
—  
   
  
$
189,371
 
Service revenue, related party
   
2,800
     
       —  
     
       —  
       
2,800
 
License fees
   
4,050
     
       —  
     
       —  
       
4,050
 
Research, development and royalty revenues
  
 
464
     
       —  
     
—  
   
  
 
464
 
Total revenues
  
 
180,008
     
16,677
     
—  
   
  
 
196,685
 
                                   
Cost of revenue:
  
                       
  
     
Cost of product sales
  
 
151,067
     
9,443
     
(531
J,N
  
 
159,979
 
Cost of product sales, related party
   
2,192
     
       —  
     
       —  
       
2,192
 
Cost of service revenue
  
 
2,335
     
       —  
     
—  
   
  
 
2,335
 
Total cost of revenue
  
 
155,594
     
9,443
     
(531
 
  
 
164,506
 
 
  
                       
  
     
Gross profit
  
 
24,414
     
7,234
     
531
   
  
 
32,179
 
                                   
Operating expenses:
  
                       
  
     
Research and development
  
 
2,880
     
3,448
     
(37
N
  
 
6,291
 
Selling, general and administrative
  
 
13,138
     
3,720
     
(14
)
K,N
  
 
16,844
 
Total operating expenses
  
 
16,018
     
7,168
     
(51
 
  
 
23,135
 
 
  
                       
  
     
Operating income
  
 
8,396
     
66
     
582
   
  
 
9,044
 
                                   
Interest income
   
696
     
55
     
       —  
       
751
 
Interest expense
  
 
(8
   
(155
)
   
(594
L
  
 
(757
Net income (loss) before taxes
  
 
9,084
     
(34
)
   
(12
)
 
  
 
9,038
 
Income tax expense
  
 
(3,249
   
61
     
4
 
M
  
 
(3,184
Consolidated net income
  
 
5,835
     
27
     
(8
)
 
  
 
5,854
 
Noncontrolling interest
  
 
(383
   
        —  
     
        —  
       
(383
Net income applicable to Common Stockholders
  
$
5,452
   
$
27
   
$
(8
)
 
  
$
5,471
 
                                   
Basic net income per share
 
$
0.21
                   
  
$
0.21
 
Diluted net income per share
 
$
0.20
                   
  
$
0.21
 
                                   
Shares used in per share computation:
  
                       
  
     
Basic
  
 
26,357
                   
  
 
26,357
 
Diluted
  
 
26,644
                   
  
 
26,644
 
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.
 
 
 

 
 
LANDEC CORPORATION
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 2009
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 
  
Historical
         
  
   
 
  
Fiscal Year ended
 May 31, 2009
   
Pro Forma
   
  
Pro Forma
 
 
  
Landec
Corporation
   
Lifecore
Biomedical, Inc.
   
Adjustments
   
  
Combined
 
Revenues:
  
                       
  
     
Product sales
  
$
224,404
   
$
22,889
   
$
—  
   
  
$
247,293
 
Service revenue, related party
   
4,145
     
       —  
     
       —  
       
4,145
 
License fees
   
6,000
     
       —  
     
       —  
       
6,000
 
Research, development and royalty revenues
  
 
1,389
     
       —  
     
—  
   
  
 
1,389
 
Total revenues
  
 
235,938
     
22,889
     
—  
   
  
 
258,827
 
                                   
Cost of revenue:
  
                       
  
     
Cost of product sales
  
 
195,180
     
10,671
     
(949
J,N
  
 
204,902
 
Cost of product sales, related party
   
3,189
     
       —  
     
        —  
       
3,189
 
Cost of service revenue
  
 
3,289
     
       —  
     
—  
   
  
 
3,289
 
Total cost of revenue
  
 
201,658
     
10,671
     
(949
 
  
 
211,380
 
 
  
                       
  
     
Gross profit
  
 
34,280
     
12,218
     
949
   
  
 
47,447
 
                                   
Operating expenses:
  
                       
  
     
Research and development
  
 
3,665
     
5,211
     
(8
N
  
 
8,868
 
Selling, general and administrative
  
 
18,017
     
5,984
     
(20
)
K,N
  
 
23,981
 
Total operating expenses
  
 
21,682
     
11,195
     
(28
 
  
 
32,849
 
 
  
                       
  
     
Operating income
  
 
12,598
     
1,023
     
977
   
  
 
14,598
 
                                   
Interest income
   
1,306
     
401
     
       —  
       
1,707
 
Interest expense
  
 
(8
   
(147
)
   
(770
L
  
 
(925
Net income before taxes
  
 
13,896
     
1,277
     
207
   
  
 
15,380
 
Income tax expense
  
 
(5,611
   
(469
)
   
(87
)
O
  
 
(6,167
Consolidated net income
  
 
8,285
     
808
     
120
   
  
 
9,213
 
Noncontrolling interest
  
 
(555
   
        —  
     
        —  
       
(555
Net income applicable to Common Stockholders
  
$
7,730
   
$
808
   
$
120
   
  
$
8,658
 
                                   
Basic net income per share
 
$
0.30
                   
  
$
0.33
 
Diluted net income per share
 
$
0.29
                   
  
$
0.32
 
                                   
Shares used in per share computation:
  
                       
  
     
Basic
  
 
26,202
                   
  
 
26,202
 
Diluted
  
 
26,751
                   
  
 
26,751
 
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.
 
 
 

 
 
LANDEC CORPORATION
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 
1.  BASIS OF PRO FORMA PRESENTATION
 
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of February 28, 2010, and the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, and for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2009, are based on the historical financial statements of Landec Corporation and those of Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. after giving effect to the Lifecore acquisition on April 30, 2010 (“Closing Date”) and the assumptions, reclassifications and adjustments described in the accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.
 
We account for business combinations pursuant to Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 805, Business Combinations. In accordance with ASC 805, we recognize separately from goodwill, the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interests in an acquiree, generally at the acquisition date fair value as defined by ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. Goodwill as of the acquisition date is measured as the excess of consideration transferred, which is also generally measured at fair value, and the net of the acquisition date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed.
 
We have made significant assumptions and estimates in determining the preliminary estimated purchase price and the preliminary allocation of the estimated purchase price in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements. These preliminary estimates and assumptions are subject to change during the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date) as we finalize the valuations of the net tangible assets, intangible assets and resultant goodwill. In particular, the final valuations of identifiable intangible and net tangible assets may change significantly from our preliminary estimates. These changes could result in material variances between our future financial results and the amounts presented in these unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements, including variances in fair values recorded, a s well as expenses and cash flows associated with these items.
 
Accounting Periods Presented
 
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of February 28, 2010 is presented as if the Lifecore acquisition had occurred on February 28, 2010.
 
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, and year ended May 31, 2009, are presented as if the Lifecore acquisition had occurred on May 26, 2008.  Since Lifecore’s fiscal year end of December 31, 2009 differs from Landec’s fiscal year end of May 31, 2009, Lifecore’s results have been presented as if its fiscal year end was May 31, 2009.
 
 
2.  PURCHASE PRICE ALLOCATION
 
The total consideration paid by Landec to the Lifecore shareholder at closing for all of the outstanding securities of Lifecore consisted of $40.0 million in cash, of which $6.6 million was placed in an escrow account, half of which will be held until April 30, 2011 and the other half until April 30, 2012 to secure the indemnification rights of Landec and other indemnities with respect to certain matters, including breaches of representations, warranties and covenants of Lifecore included in the Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”). In addition, Landec assumed $4.0 million of debt.  Landec may also be required to pay up to an additional $10.0 million in earn out payments based on Lifecore achieving certain revenue targets during calendar years 2011 and 2012.
 
In accordance with ASC Topic 805, the contingent payment obligations are included in the purchase price allocation and are recorded as a long-term liability at estimated fair value on the Closing Date. The estimated fair value of this long-term liability is based on management’s assessment of whether, as of the Closing Date, the specified financial targets would be achieved, and of the present value factors associated with the timing of the milestone achievement.  Based on management’s assumption that all milestones will be met, and due to the short-term nature of the performance period, the contractual amount of contingent consideration due to the seller approximates its fair value.

In accordance with ASC Topic 805, management will remeasure the fair value of the contingent payment obligations at each reporting period, with any changes in fair value being recorded in the current period’s Consolidated Statement of Operations.

For purposes of presentation in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information, the estimated purchase price for Lifecore is $50.0 million, as follows (in thousands):
 
(in thousands)
     
Payment to Lifecore shareholder
  $ 40,000  
Acquisition-related contingent consideration
    10,000  
         
Total consideration transferred
  $ 50,000  


Preliminary Allocation of Consideration Transferred
 
Under the purchase method of accounting, the identifiable assets acquired, and liabilities assumed were recognized and measured as of the acquisition date based on their estimated fair values as of the Closing Date. The excess of the acquisition date fair value of consideration transferred over estimated fair value of the net tangible assets and intangible assets was recorded as goodwill.
 
 
 

 
 
The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date. Estimates of deferred tax assets both current and non-current are subject to change, pending the finalization of certain tax returns.
 
(in thousands)
  
   
Cash and cash equivalents
  
$
318
 
Accounts receivable, net
  
 
1,582
 
Inventories, net
   
8,891
 
Property and equipment
   
24,614
 
Other tangible assets
  
 
1,309
 
Intangible assets
  
 
7,900
 
Total identifiable assets acquired
  
 
44,614
 
         
Accounts payable and other liabilities
  
 
(2,705
)
Long-term debt
  
 
(3,965
)
Deferred taxes
  
 
(2,473
)
Total liabilities assumed
  
 
(9,143
)
Net identifiable assets acquired
  
 
35,471
 
Goodwill
  
 
14,529
 
Net assets acquired
  
$
50,000
 
 
 
Intangible Assets
 
In our determination of the fair value of the intangible assets we considered, among other factors, the best use of acquired assets, analyses of historical financial performance and estimates of future financial performance of Lifecore. The fair values of identified intangible assets were calculated using an income approach and estimates and assumptions provided by Lifecore’s and our management. The rates utilized to discount net cash flows to their present values were based on weighted average cost of capital ranging from 20% to 25%. This discount rate was determined after consideration of the rate of return on debt capital and equity that typical investors would require in an investment in companies similar in size and operating in similar markets as Lifecore. The following table sets forth the components of identified intangible assets associated with the Lifecore acquisition and their estimated useful lives:
 
(in thousands)
 
Useful life
 
Fair Value
 
Customer contracts
 
12 years
    3,700  
Trade Name
 
Indefinite
    4,200  
Total intangible assets
      $ 7,900  
 
 
In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, we determined the useful life of intangible assets based on the expected future cash flows associated with the respective asset.  There were no in-process research and development assets as of the acquisition date.  Customer relationships and service agreements represent the underlying relationships and agreements with Lifecore’s installed customer base.  Trademarks represent the fair value of the brand and name recognition associated with the marketing of Lifecore’s products and services.  Amortization expense for customer relationships is included in operating expenses.
 
Goodwill
 
Of the total estimated purchase price, approximately $14.5 million was allocated to goodwill.  Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of an acquired business over the fair value of the underlying net tangible and intangible assets.  In accordance with ASC Topic 805, goodwill resulting from business combinations is tested for impairment at least annually (more frequently if certain indicators are present).  In the event that management determines that the value of goodwill has become impaired, we will incur an accounting charge for the amount of impairment during the fiscal quarter in which the determination is made.  None of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.
 
Debt
 
On April 30, 2010 in conjunction with the acquisition, Lifecore entered into with Wells Fargo Bank N.A. (“Wells Fargo”) a new $20 million Credit Agreement that has a five year term with equal monthly principal payments plus interest at a fixed rate of 4.24%.  The Credit Agreement contains certain restrictive covenants, which require Lifecore to meet certain financial tests, including minimum levels of net income, minimum quick ratio, minimum fixed coverage ratio and maximum capital expenditures.  Landec has pledged all of the assets of Lifecore to secure the Credit Agreement.  Landec is a guarantor of the debt.
 
On May 4, 2010, we entered into interest rate swap agreements that have the economic effect of modifying the variable interest obligations associated with the $20 million facility so that the interest payable on these notes effectively became fixed.
 
Pre-Acquisition Contingencies
 
We have evaluated and continue to evaluate pre-acquisition contingencies related to Lifecore that existed as of the acquisition date.  If these pre-acquisition contingencies that existed as of the acquisition date become probable in nature and estimable during the remainder of the measurement period, amounts recorded for such matters will be made in the measurement period and, subsequent to the measurement period, in our results of operations.
 
 
 

 
 
3.  PRO FORMA FINANCIAL STATEMENT ADJUSTMENTS
 
Pro forma adjustments giving effect to the acquisition which were based on Lifecore’s February 28, 2010 balances and the related financing in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are as follows:
 
 
A.
To record the proceeds from the credit facility of $20.0 million less the cash retained by the seller of $8.0 million.
 
 
B.
To record cash paid for Lifecore common stock of $40.0 million.
 
 
C.
To record the difference between (1) the fair value of Lifecore’s inventories purchased as part of the acquisition at estimated selling prices less the sum of costs of selling and a reasonable profit margin for the sales effort (“inventory step up”) and (2) the amount of the inventory step up on the books of Lifecore as of February 28, 2010 from its previous purchase in March 2008.
 
 
D.
To record the difference between the historical carrying value and the preliminary fair value of Lifecore’s property and equipment.
 
 
E.
To record preliminary estimated goodwill for the Lifecore acquisition.
 
 
F.
To record the difference between the historical carrying value and the preliminary fair value of Lifecore’s trademarks and other intangibles.
 
 
G.
To record the current and non-current portion of long-term debt entered into on the Closing Date.
 
 
H.
To record the estimated contingent consideration to be paid to the former shareholder of Lifecore upon certain performance targets being met.
 
 
I.
To eliminate Lifecore’s historical stockholders’ equity.
 
 
J.
To record the difference between (1) the amount of Lifecore’s cost of product sales associated with the writedown of the inventory step up to fair value from a previous purchase of Lifecore and (2) the amount of Lifecore’s cost of product sales associated with the inventory step up from Landec’s acquisition of Lifecore.  The difference was $305,000 for the twelve months ended May 31, 2009 and $79,000 for the nine months ended February 28, 2010.

 
K.
To record the difference between (1) the previous intangible amortization expense for Lifecore and (2) the new intangible amortization expense for Lifecore.
 
 
L.
To record the interest expense on the $20 million long-term debt which has a fixed interest rate of 4.24% that was entered into on the Closing Date as if it occurred at the beginning of the period presented.
 
 
M.
To record the pro forma income tax impact at Landec’s effective tax rate of 37% for the period presented. The pro forma combined provision for income taxes does not reflect the amounts that would have resulted had Landec and Lifecore filed consolidated income tax returns during the periods presented.
 
 
N.
To record the impact on depreciation as if the acquisition and related fair value adjustments to the historical carrying amounts of Lifecore property and equipment had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented
 
 
O.
To record the pro forma income tax impact at Landec’s effective tax rate of 42% for the period presented. The pro forma combined provision for income taxes does not reflect the amounts that would have resulted had Landec and Lifecore filed consolidated income tax returns during the periods presented.
 
 
P.
To record the change in deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities resulting from the acquisition.