2012 FORM 10-K/A



UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K/A
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2012
 
Commission file number 001-14920
 

McCORMICK & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
Maryland
 
52-0408290
(State of incorporation)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
18 Loveton Circle
 
 
Sparks, Maryland
 
21152
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (410) 771-7301
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, No Par Value
 
New York Stock Exchange
Common Stock Non-Voting, No Par Value
 
New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Not applicable.  

Indicate By check mark if the registrant is a well-know seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes  x    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    Yes  ¨    No  x
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 by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). (Check one)
Large Accelerated Filer
x
Accelerated Filer
¨
 
 
 
 
Non-Accelerated Filer
¨
Smaller Reporting Company
¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x
State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter.
The aggregate market value of the voting common equity held by non-affiliates at May 31, 2012: $430,362,378
The aggregate market value of the non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates at May 31, 2012: $6,763,764,240





Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class
 
Number of Shares Outstanding
 
Date
Common Stock
 
12,446,261
 
December 31, 2012
Common Stock Non-Voting
 
120,231,834
 
December 31, 2012
 

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Document
 
Part of 10-K into which incorporated
 
 
 
Proxy Statement for
 
 
McCormick’s April 3, 2013
 
 
Annual Meeting of Stockholders
 
 
(the “2013 Proxy Statement”)
 
Part III





Explanatory Note
McCormick & Company, Inc. is filing this amendment to Item 15 of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2012, to furnish the financial statements required by Form 11-K with respect to the McCormick 401(K) Retirement Plan for the years ended November 30, 2012 and 2011 and the Mojave Foods Corporation 401(K) Retirement Plan for the years ended November 30, 2012 and 2011. This amendment does not affect the Company’s historical results of operations, financial condition or cash flows for any periods presented.

 






UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
 
 

FORM 11-K
 
 

Annual Report Pursuant to Section 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2012
Commission File Number 001-14920
 
 

THE McCORMICK 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
THE MOJAVE FOODS CORPORATION 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Full title of plans
McCORMICK & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
18 Loveton Circle
Sparks, Maryland 21152
Name of issuer of the securities held pursuant to the plan
and address of its principal office
 
 
 






Required Information
Items 1 through 3: Not required; see Item 4 below.
Item 4. Plan Financial Statements and Schedules Prepared in accordance with the financial reporting requirements of ERISA.
 
a)
 
i)
Report of Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
 
ii)
Statements of Net Assets Available For Benefits
 
 
iii)
Statements of Changes in Net Assets Available For Benefits
 
 
iv)
Notes to Financial Statements
 
 
b)
Exhibits:      Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.






SIGNATURES
The Plan. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the trustees (or other persons who administer the Plan) have duly caused this annual report to be signed by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
THE McCORMICK 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
 
 
 
 
 
DATE:
May 28, 2013
By:
/s/ Cecile K. Perich
 
 
 
Cecile K. Perich
 
 
 
Vice President - Human Relations and Plan Administrator





THE MCCORMICK 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Financial Statements and Supplemental Schedule Together with
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
As of November 30, 2012 and 2011




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NOVEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011
CONTENTS
 
1
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
2
3
4
 
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Investment Committee
McCormick & Company, Incorporated

We have audited the accompanying statements of net assets available for benefits of The McCormick 401(k) Retirement Plan (the Plan) as of November 30, 2012 and 2011, and the related statement of changes in net assets available for benefits for the year ended November 30, 2012. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Plan's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Plan's internal control over financial reporting. 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 Plan's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes 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 net assets available for benefits of the Plan as of November 30, 2012 and 2011, and the changes in net assets available for benefits for the year ended November 30, 2012, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the Unites States of America.

Our audits were conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements as a whole. The supplemental Schedule H, Line 4i - Schedule of Assets (Held at End of Year) as of November 30, 2012, is presented for the purpose of additional analysis and is not a required part of the basic financial statements, but is supplementary information required by the Department of Labor's rules and regulations for reporting and disclosure under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The supplemental schedule is the responsibility of management. The supplemental schedule has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audits of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, are fairly stated, in all material respects in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole.

 


Hunt Valley, Maryland
May 17, 2013
 

200 International Circle ó Suite 5500 ó Hunt Valley ó Maryland 21030 ó P 410-584-0060 ó F 410-584-0061

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THE MCCORMICK 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits
As of November 30, 2012 and 2011
 
 
2012
 
2011
ASSETS
 
 
 
Cash
$
6,166

 
$
15,911

Investments:
 
 
 
Securities – at fair value, participant directed:
 
 
 
McCormick stock fund
172,405,433

 
135,315,696

Common and collective fund
39,743,185

 
40,934,276

Equity funds
171,422,514

 
148,011,196

Bond funds
36,624,742

 
32,610,188

Balanced funds
55,602,725

 
44,767,355

Total Investments
475,798,599

 
401,638,711

Receivables:
 
 
 
Notes receivable from participants
6,775,616

 
6,353,990

Employer contributions
194,605

 

Employee contributions
514,573

 
2,432

 
 
 
 
Total Receivables
7,484,794

 
6,356,422

 
 
 
 
Total Assets at Fair Value
483,289,559

 
408,011,044

 
 
 
 
NET ASSETS
 
 
 
Adjustments from fair value to contract value for fully benefit-responsive investment contracts
(1,120,070
)
 
(1,037,321
)
 
 
 
 
Net Assets Available for Benefits
$
482,169,489

 
$
406,973,723

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 



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THE MCCORMICK 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Statement of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits
For the Year Ended November 30, 2012
 
Additions
 
Investment income:
 
Dividends and interest
$
5,203,522

Net appreciation of investments
68,384,445

Total investment income
73,587,967

 
 
Interest on notes receivable from participants
290,123

 
 
Contributions:
 
Employer contributions
7,380,460

Employee contributions
16,390,044

Rollover
1,202,148

Total contributions
24,972,652

Total Additions
98,850,742

 
 
Deductions
 
Participant withdrawals
22,973,603

Administrative expenses
681,373

Total Deductions
23,654,976

 
 
Net increase
75,195,766

Net assets available for benefits, beginning of year
406,973,723

Net Assets Available for Benefits, End of Year
$
482,169,489

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.
 



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THE MCCORMICK 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2012 and 2011
 
1.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PLAN

General

The McCormick 401(k) Retirement Plan (the Plan) is a defined contribution plan sponsored by McCormick & Company, Incorporated (the Company or the Plan Sponsor), which incorporates a 401(k) savings and investment option.

Effective March 22, 2002, the Plan was amended to provide that the McCormick & Company, Incorporated Common Stock Fund investment option be designated as an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). This designation allows participants investing in McCormick & Company, Incorporated common stock to elect to receive, in cash, dividends that are paid on McCormick & Company, Incorporated common stock held in their 401(k) Retirement Plan accounts. Dividends may also continue to be reinvested. The McCormick & Company, Incorporated Common Stock Fund invests principally in common stock of the Plan Sponsor. The Plan is subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).

Effective December 1, 2011, the Plan was amended to provide the post-2011 profit sharing contributions to the Plan for each post-2011 active participant, who is employed by the Company as of November 30 of the Plan year.

The following description of the Plan provides only general information. Further information about the Plan agreement, eligible employees, the vesting provisions, and investment alternatives are contained in the Plan Document.
Contributions

Participating employees contribute to the Plan through payroll deductions in amounts ranging from 1% to 100% of their earnings, subject to certain limitations. Effective December 1, 2000, the Company and participating subsidiaries provide a matching contribution of 100% of the first 3% of an employee's contribution, and 50% on the next 2% of the employee's contribution. Employees hired prior to January 1, 2012, are required to have one year of service with the Company to be eligible for the matching contribution. Employees hired after December 31, 2011 are immediately eligible for the match. For new hires after December 31, 2011, McCormick will make an annual profit sharing contribution of 3% of eligible earnings to participants' accounts (in addition to company match, which is applied as employee contributions are deposited). Employees will be automatically enrolled in the 401(k) plan at 2%; however, they can opt out or elect to change the percentage at any time. If the employee does not make a positive election to change the percentage, the contribution rate will be increased by 1% per year (up to maximum of 10% or IRS contribution limit).

Participants' elective contributions, as well as the Company's matching contributions, are invested in the Plan's investment funds as directed by the participant.




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THE MCCORMICK 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2012 and 2011
 
1.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PLAN (continued)
 
Participant Accounts
Each participant’s account is credited with the participant’s contribution, the employer’s contribution made on his or her behalf plus a proportionate interest in the investment earnings of the funds in which the contributions are invested. The benefit to which a participant is entitled is the benefit that can be provided from the participant’s account balance.

Vesting
Participants are immediately vested in their contributions, the Company match, and all related earnings. The 3% annual profit sharing contribution vests when employee has 3 years of service or reaches age 55, if sooner.

Notes Receivable from Participants
Participants are permitted to take loans from their account balances, subject to a $500 minimum. The maximum of any loan cannot exceed one-half of the participant's contributed account balance or $50,000, less the highest outstanding loan balance during the prior 12 months, whichever is less. The Company's investment committee determines the interest rate for loans based on current market rates. The loans are secured by the participant's account and bear interest at rates ranging from 4.25% to 9.25%.
Loan repayments, including interest, are made by participants through payroll deductions over loan terms of up to five years. Longer loan terms are available for loans taken to purchase, construct, reconstruct, or substantially rehabilitate a primary home for the participant or the participant's immediate family.

Benefit Payment
Participants may choose to receive account distributions either in the form of a lump sum payment or installments over a period of time as defined in the Plan Document. Benefits and withdrawals are recorded when paid.

Upon termination of service, a participant with an account balance greater than $5,000, may elect to leave his or her account balance invested in the Plan, elect to rollover his or her entire balance to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or another qualified plan, elect to receive a lump-sum payment equal to his or her entire balance or elect annual installments to extend from two to eight years. Upon termination of service, a participant with an account balance less than $5,000, may elect to rollover his or her entire balance to an IRA or another qualified plan or elect to receive a lump-sum payment equal to his or her entire balance. In the absence of instruction from a participant, balances less than $1,000, automatically will be paid directly to the participant and those greater than $1,000, will be rolled over to an IRA designated by the Plan Administrator.

Plan Termination

The Company has no intentions to terminate the Plan; however, the Company reserves the right to terminate the Plan, or to reduce or cease contributions at any time if its Board of Directors determines that business, financial or other good causes make it necessary to do so. Also the Company may amend the Plan at any time and in any respect, provided, however, that any such action will not deprive any participant or beneficiary under the Plan of any vested benefits.

 

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THE MCCORMICK 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2012 and 2011
 
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Accounting
The accompanying financial statements of the Plan are presented on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

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 as of year-end and the changes therein and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Valuation of Securities and Income Recognition

Investments are stated at fair value. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. See Note 3 for discussion of fair value measurements.

Purchases and sales of securities are recorded on a trade-date basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on ex-dividend date. Net appreciation (depreciation) includes the Plan's gains and losses on investments bought and sold as well as held during the year.

Securities traded on a national securities exchange or included on the NASDAQ National Market List are valued at the last reported sales price on the last business day of the Plan year. Investments for which no sale was reported on that date are valued at the last reported bid price. Common and collective funds are valued by the issuer of the funds based on the fund managers' estimate of the individual closing price of the funds on the last day of the plan year as quoted by the applicable fund issuer.

The change in the difference between fair value and the cost of investments is reflected in the accompanying statement of changes in net assets available for benefits as net appreciation of investments.

The net realized gain or loss on disposal of investments is the difference between the proceeds received and the average cost of investments sold. Expenses relating to the purchase or sale of investments are added to the cost or deducted from the proceeds.

The McCormick Stock Fund (the Fund) is tracked on a unitized basis. The Fund consists of McCormick & Company, Incorporated common stock (voting and non-voting) and funds held in the Wells Fargo Short-Term Investment Money Market Fund sufficient to meet the Fund's daily cash needs. Unitizing the Fund allows for daily trades. The value of a unit reflects the combined market value of McCormick & Company, Incorporated common stock and the cash investments held by the Fund. As of November 30, 2012, 5,025,508 units were outstanding with a value of approximately $34.31 per unit. As of November 30, 2011, 4,181,812 units were outstanding with a value of approximately $32.36 per unit. As of November 30, 2012, the Fund held 2,647,325 shares of McCormick & Company, Incorporated common stock with an aggregate value of $170,027,250, and a balance in the Wells Fargo Short-Term Investment Money Market Fund of $2,378,183. As of November 30, 2011, the Fund held 2,761,799, shares of McCormick & Company, Incorporated common stock with an aggregate value of $133,895,683, and a balance in the Wells Fargo Short-Term Investment Money Market Fund of $1,420,013.
 

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THE MCCORMICK 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2012 and 2011
 
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
 
Notes Receivable from Participants

Notes receivable from participants are measured at their unpaid principal balance plus any accrued but unpaid interest. Delinquent notes receivable from participants are reclassified as distributions based upon the terms of the Plan Document; thus, no allowance for doubtful accounts has been recorded as of November 30, 2012 and 2011.

Contributions

Employee and employer contributions are recorded in the period that the Plan Sponsor makes payroll deductions from the participant's earnings. The post-2011 profit sharing contributions are typically funded after the Plan year-end, within the timeframe prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service.

Administrative Expenses

Administrative expenses incurred on behalf of the Plan are paid by the Plan Sponsor; however, fees for loan initiation and maintenance are paid for by the participant, and management and other fees for investment funds offered under the Plan are included in administrative expenses in the accompanying statement of changes in net assets available for benefits.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2012, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2012-04, “Technical Corrections and Improvements” (ASU 2012-04). ASU 2012-04 identifies when the use of fair value should be linked to the definition of fair value in Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement” and contains conforming amendments to the Codification to reflect the measurement and disclosure requirements of Topic 820. The amendments that are subject to the transition guidance will be effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2012, for public entities and December 15, 2013, for nonpublic entities. Management is currently evaluating the implications of ASU 2012-04 and does not expect implementation to have a material effect on the statement of net assets available for benefits.

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-04 “Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)” (ASU 2011-04). ASU 2011-04 includes common requirements for measurement of and disclosure about fair value between U.S. GAAP and IFRS. ASU 2011-04 will require reporting entities to disclose quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

In addition, ASU 2011-04 will require reporting entities to make disclosures about amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. The new and revised disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. It did not have a material impact in the Plan's financial statements.




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THE MCCORMICK 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2012 and 2011
 
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Subsequent Events

The Plan evaluated the accompanying financial statements for subsequent events and transactions through May 17, 2013, the date these financial statements were available for issue and have determined that no material subsequent events have occurred that would affect the information presented in the accompanying financial statements or require additional disclosure.


 

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THE MCCORMICK 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2012 and 2011
3.
INVESTMENTS
The Plan’s investments are held in bank-administered trust funds. The custodial trustee of the Plan is Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota N.A. During the year ended November 30, 2012, the Plan’s investments (including investments bought, sold, or held throughout the year) appreciated in value by $68,384,445, as follows:
 
McCormick & Company, Incorporated - common stock
$
42,336,126

Pooled, common and collective funds
688,439

Mutual funds
25,359,880

Total
$
68,384,445

The value of individual investments that represent 5% or more of the Plan’s net assets available for benefits as of November 30, 2012 and 2011, were as follows:
 
 
As of November 30,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
McCormick & Company, Incorporated – common stock fund
170,027,250
 
135,315,696

 
Common and collective fund:
 
 
 
 
Wells Fargo Stable Return Fund N15
39,743,185
 
39,896,955

 
Mutual funds:
 
 
 
 
Vanguard Institutional Index Fund
71,417,950
 
62,296,622

 
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund
22,853,186
*
22,824,554

 
 
*
Amount less than 5%, shown for comparative purposes.
 

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THE MCCORMICK 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2012 and 2011
 
3.
INVESTMENTS (continued)
 
Fair Value Measurements
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, establish a framework for measuring fair value. That framework provides a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America are described below:
 
Level 1
 
Inputs to the valuation methodology are unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the Plan has the ability to access.
 
 
Level 2
 
Inputs to the valuation methodology include:
 
•     Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;
 
•     Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets;
 
•     Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and
 
•     Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.
 
If the asset or liability has a specified (contractual) term, the Level 2 input must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
 
 
Level 3
 
Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
The asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques used need to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.
The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value. There have been no changes in the methodologies used as of November 30, 2012 and 2011.
Mutual funds: Valued at the quoted net asset value (“NAV”) of shares held by the Plan at year end.
Common stocks: Valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded.
 
Stable value fund: Valued at the relative fair value of the underlying market value of investments in the fund.

The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while the Plan believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.


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THE MCCORMICK 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2012 and 2011
 
3.
INVESTMENTS (continued) 
 
Fair Value Measurements (continued)
The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the Plan’s assets at fair value as of November 30, 2012:
 
Assets at Fair Value as of November 30,2012
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Mutual funds:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity funds
$
171,422,514

 
$

 
$

 
$
171,422,514

Bond funds
36,624,742

 

 

 
36,624,742

Balanced funds
55,602,725

 

 

 
55,602,725

Common stock fund:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer staples
172,405,433

 

 

 
172,405,433

Stable value fund

 
39,743,185

 

 
39,743,185

Total Assets at Fair Value
$
436,055,414

 
$
39,743,185

 
$

 
$
475,798,599

The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the Plan’s assets at fair value as of November 30, 2011:
 
Assets at Fair Value as of November 30,2010
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Mutual funds:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity funds
$
148,011,196

 
$

 
$

 
$
148,011,196

Bond funds
32,610,188

 

 

 
32,610,188

Balanced funds
44,767,355

 

 

 
44,767,355

Common stock fund:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer staples
135,315,696

 

 

 
135,315,696

Stable value fund

 
40,934,276

 

 
40,934,276

Total Assets at Fair Value
$
360,704,435

 
$
40,934,276

 
$

 
$
401,638,711


In accordance with the fair value measurements and disclosure guidance, the following table presents the category, fair value, redemption frequency, and redemption notice period for the plan investments, the fair value of which is estimated using the NAV per share as of November 30.

Investment
2012
2011
Redemption Frequency
Redemption Notice Period
Wells Fargo Stable Return Fund N15
39,743,185

40,934,276

Monthly/Quarterly
None

One of the investment options offered by the Plan, the Wells Fargo Stable Return Fund N15 (the “Stable Return Fund”), is a common collective trust that is fully invested in Wells Fargo Stable Return Fund G, which is fully invested in contracts deemed to be fully benefit responsive under accounting principle generally accepted in the United States of America. Accordingly, in the statements of net assets available for benefits, the Stable Return Fund, along with the Plan's other investments, is stated at fair value with a corresponding adjustment to reflect the investment in the Stable Return Fund at contract value. Contract value represents cost plus accrued income minus redemptions.

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THE MCCORMICK 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2012 and 2011
 
4.
GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CONTRACT WITH INSURANCE COMPANY

The Plan entered into a benefit-responsive guaranteed investment contract with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (Wells Fargo), a subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company. Wells Fargo maintains the contributions in a general account. The account is credited with earnings on the underlying investments and charged for participant withdrawals and administrative expenses. The guaranteed investment contract issuer is contractually obligated to repay the principal and a specified interest rate that is guaranteed to the Plan.

Because the guaranteed investment contract is fully benefit-responsive, contract value is the relevant measurement attribute for that portion of the net assets available for benefits attributable to the guaranteed investment contract. The guaranteed annuity contract is presented on the face of the statements of net assets available for benefits at fair value with an adjustment to contract value in arriving at net assets available for benefits. Contract value, as reported to the Plan by Wells Fargo, represents contributions made under the contract, plus earnings, less participant withdrawals and administrative expenses. Participants may ordinarily direct the withdrawal or transfer of all or a portion of their investment at contract value.

There are no reserves against contract value for credit risk of the contract issuer or otherwise. The fair value of the investment contract at November 30, 2012 and 2011 was $39,743,185 and $40,934,276, respectively.

Certain events limit the ability of the Plan to transact at contract value with the issuer. Such events include the following: (1) amendments to the Plan documents (including complete or partial Plan termination or merger with another plan), (2) changes to the Plan's prohibition on competing investment options or deletion of equity wash provisions, (3) bankruptcy of the Plan sponsor or other Plan sponsor events (for example, divestitures or spin-offs of a subsidiary) that cause a significant withdrawal from the Plan, or (4) the failure of the trust to qualify for exemption from federal income taxes or any required prohibited transaction exemption under ERISA. The Plan administrator does not believe that any events which would limit the Plan's ability to transact at contract value with participants are probable of occurring.

The guaranteed annuity contract does not permit the insurance company to terminate the agreement prior to the scheduled maturity date.

Average yields:
2012
2011
Based on actual earnings
0.94
%
1.56
%
Based on interest rate credited to participants
1.95
%
2.33
%




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THE MCCORMICK 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2012 and 2011
 
5.
TRANSACTIONS WITH PARTIES-IN-INTEREST

The Plan holds investments in common stock of McCormick & Company, Incorporated, the Plan Sponsor, and in funds managed by affiliates of Wells Fargo Minnesota N.A., the custodial trustee of the Plan. Dividends on McCormick & Company, Incorporated common stock and income on investments in Wells Fargo Minnesota N.A. funds are at the same rates as non-affiliated holders of these securities.

6.
INCOME TAX STATUS

The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has ruled that the Plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) in a letter dated February 25, 2004, and is therefore not subject to tax under present income tax laws.  The Plan has been amended since receiving the determination letter; however, the Plan administrator believes that the Plan is designed and is currently being operated in compliance with the applicable requirements of the IRC.

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require plan management to evaluate tax positions taken by the plan and recognized a tax liability (or asset) if the organization has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by the IRS. The Plan administrator has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Plan, and has concluded that as of November 30, 2012 and 2011, there are no certain positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability (or asset) or disclosure in the financial statements.

The Plan is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress. The Plan administrator believes it is no longer subject to income tax examinations for years prior to 2009.

7.
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

The Plan invests in various investment securities. Investment securities are exposed to various risks such as interest rate, market and credit risks. Due to the level of risk associated with certain investment securities, it is at least reasonably possible that changes in the values of investment securities will occur in the near term and that such changes could materially affect participants' account balances and the amounts reported in the accompanying statements of net assets available for benefits.




















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THE MCCORMICK 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2012 and 2011

8.
RECONCILIATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO FORM 5500
The following table presents a reconciliation of net assets available for benefits and net increase in net assets available for benefits between the accompanying financial statements and the Form 5500:
 
 
As of November 30,
 
2012
 
2011
Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits
 
 
 
Net assets available for benefits per the financial statements
$
482,169,489

 
$
406,973,723

Adjustment from fair value to contract value for fully benefit-responsive investment contracts
1,120,070

 
1,037,321

Net Assets Available for Benefits per the Form 5500, at Fair Value
$
483,289,559

 
$
408,011,044

 
 
Year Ended November 30, 2012
Statement of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits:
 
Net increase in net assets available for benefits per the financial statements
$
75,195,766

Adjustment from fair value to contract value for fully benefit-responsive investment contracts
82,749

Net Increase in Net Assets Available for Benefits per Form 5500
$
75,278,515

 

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SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE

THE MCCORMICK 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Schedule H, Line 4i - Schedule of Assets (Held at End of Year)
As of November 30, 2012
 
Description of Investments
Shares Held
 
Current Value
McCormick Stock Fund
 
 
 
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
 
 
 
* Common Stock
2,647,325
 
$
170,027,250

Money Market Fund
 
 
 
* Wells Fargo Short-Term Investment Money Market Fund
2,378,183
 
2,378,183

 
 
 
172,405,433

Common and Collective Funds
 
 
 
* Wells Fargo Stable Return Fund N15
3,559,511
 
39,743,185

Mutual Funds
 
 
 
American Funds EuroPacific Growth Fund
510,058
 
20,856,265

ICM Small Company Value Fund
462,006
 
13,476,726

Managers Small Cap Fund
957,225
 
13,429,863

T Rowe Price Growth Stock Fund
393,669
 
14,857,085

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund
548,314
 
71,417,950

Vanguard Mid Cap Index Fund
459,462
 
10,241,410

Vanguard Small Cap Index Institutional Fund
186,645
 
7,146,634

Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund
67,930
 
6,623,898

Vanguard Windsor II Fund Adm
257,464
 
13,372,683

Pimco Total Return Fund
1,185,160
 
13,771,556

Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund
2,042,287
 
22,853,186

Vanguard Target Retirement Fund
450,307
 
5,525,270

Vanguard Target Retirement Fund 2015
1,011,681
 
13,718,395

Vanguard Target Retirement Fund 2025
1,440,920
 
19,755,011

Vanguard Target Retirement Fund 2035
737,240
 
10,439,315

Vanguard Target Retirement Fund 2045
421,953
 
6,164,734

Total Mutual Funds
 
 
263,649,981

Participant Loans **
 
 
 
* Notes receivable from participants
 
 
6,775,616

Total Investments
 
 
$
482,574,215

 
*
Party-in-interest as defined by ERISA.
**
Interest rates at 4.25% to 9.75%; maturity dates range from 2012 to 2032.
Note: Historical cost has been omitted as all investments are participant directed.
 

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Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements pertaining to the McCormick 401(k) Retirement Plan and Mojave Foods Corporation 401(k) Retirement Plan of McCormick & Company, Inc. of our report dated May 17, 2013, with respect to the financial statements and supplemental schedule of the McCormick 401(k) Retirement Plan included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended November 30, 2012, our report dated May 17, 2013, with respect to the financial statements and supplemental schedule of the Mojave Foods Corporation 401(k) Retirement Plan included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended November 30, 2012.
 
Form
Registration Number
 
Date Filed
S-8
333-187703
 
4/3/2013
S-8
333-186250
 
1/28/2013
S-8
333-158573
 
4/14/2009
S-8
333-155775
 
11/28/2008
S-8
333-150043
 
4/2/2008
S-3
333-147809
 
12/4/2007
S-8
333-142020
 
4/11/2007
S-3
333-122366
 
1/28/2005
S-8
333-114094
 
3/31/2004
S-8
333-57590
 
3/26/2001
S-8
333-93231
 
12/21/1999
S-8
333-74963
 
3/24/1999
S-3
333-47611
 
3/9/1998
S-8
333-23727
 
3/21/1997
/s/ SB & Company LLC
May 17, 2013
Hunt Valley, Maryland

200 International Circle ó Suite 5500 ó Hunt Valley ó Maryland 21030 ó P 410-584-0060 ó F 410-584-0061

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Required Information
Items 1 through 3: Not required; see Item 4 below.
Item 4. Plan Financial Statements and Schedules Prepared in accordance with the financial reporting requirements of ERISA.
 
a)
i)
Report of Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
 
v)
Statements of Net Assets Available For Benefits
 
 
vi)
Statements of Changes in Net Assets Available For Benefits
 
 
vii)
Notes to Financial Statements
 
 
b)
Exhibits:      Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.



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SIGNATURES
The Plan. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the trustees (or other persons who administer the Plan) have duly caused this annual report to be signed by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
THE MOJAVE FOODS CORPORATION 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
 
 
 
 
 
DATE:
May 28, 2013
By:
/s/ Tim O’Donnell
 
 
 
Tim O’Donnell
 
 
 
Director of Finance – Mojave Foods Corporation and Plan Administrator



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THE MOJAVE FOODS CORPORATION
401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Financial Statements and Supplemental Schedule Together with
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
As of November 30, 2012 and 2011




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NOVEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011
CONTENTS
 
1
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
2
3
4
 
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Investment Committee
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
(on behalf of The Mojave Foods Corporation 401(k) Retirement Plan)

We have audited the accompanying statements of net assets available for benefits of The Mojave Foods Corporation 401(k) Retirement Plan (the Plan) as of November 30, 2012 and 2011, and the related statement of changes in net assets available for benefits for the year ended November 30, 2012. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Plan's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Plan's internal control over financial reporting. 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 Plan's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes 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 net assets available for benefits of the Plan as of November 30, 2012 and 2011, and the changes in net assets available for benefits for the year ended November 30, 2012, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the Unites States of America.

Our audits were conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements as a whole. The supplemental Schedule H, Line 4i - Schedule of Assets (Held at End of Year) as of November 30, 2012, is presented for the purpose of additional analysis and is not a required part of the basic financial statements, but is supplementary information required by the Department of Labor's rules and regulations for reporting and disclosure under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The supplemental schedule is the responsibility of management. The supplemental schedule has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audits of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, are fairly stated, in all material respects in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole.

 
Hunt Valley, Maryland
May 17, 2013
 


200 International Circle ó Suite 5500 ó Hunt Valley ó Maryland 21030 ó P 410-584-0060 ó F 410-584-0061

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THE MOJAVE FOODS CORPORATION 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits
As of November 30, 2012 and 2011
 
 
2012

 
2011
ASSETS
 
 
 
Cash
$
17

 
$
38

Investments
 
 
 
Securities – at fair value, participant directed:
 
 
 
McCormick stock fund
186,043

 
134,358

Common and collective fund
111,115

 
112,632

Equity funds
822,069

 
677,118

Bond funds
264,255

 
225,378

Balanced funds
602,448

 
404,223

Total Investments
1,985,930

 
1,553,709

Receivables
 
 
 
Notes receivable from participants
111,606

 
89,383

Employer contributions
40,816

 
39,447

Employee contributions

 
1,243

Total Receivables
152,422

 
130,073

Net Assets at Fair Value
2,138,369

 
1,683,820

Adjustments from fair value to contract value for fully benefit-responsive investment contracts
(3,132
)
 
(2,854
)
Net Assets Available for Benefits
$
2,135,237

 
$
1,680,966

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 

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THE MOJAVE FOODS CORPORATION 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Statement of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits
For the Year Ended November 30, 2012
 
Additions
 
Investment income:
 
Dividends:
 
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
$
2,520

Mutual funds
24,824

Net appreciation of investments
188,993

Total investment income
216,337

 
 
Interest on notes receivable from participants
3,684

 
 
Contributions:
 
Employer contributions
35,444

Employee contributions
284,071

Total Contributions
319,515

Total Additions
539,536

 
 
Deductions
 
Participant withdrawals
84,645

Administrative expenses
620

Total Deductions
85,265

 
 
Net increase
454,271

Net assets available for benefits, beginning of year
1,680,966

Net Assets Available for Benefits, End of Year
$
2,135,237

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 



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THE MOJAVE FOODS CORPORATION 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2012 and 2011
 
1.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PLAN
The Mojave Foods Corporation 401(k) Retirement Plan (the Plan) is a defined contribution plan sponsored by Mojave Foods Corporation (the Company, the Plan Sponsor) which incorporates a 401(k) savings and investment option. The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Incorporated. The Plan covers substantially all full-time employees of Mojave Foods Corporation who have completed six months of service. Employees classified as “leased employees” of the Company are not eligible for participation. The Plan is subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
The Plan began on April 1, 2004. The following description of the Plan provides only general information. Further information about the Plan agreement, eligible employees, vesting provisions, and investment alternatives are contained in the Plan Document.
Contributions
Participating employees contribute to the Plan through payroll deductions in amounts ranging from 1% to 60% of their earnings, subject to certain limitations. The Plan allows but does not require the Company to make matching contributions or other contributions at its discretion. Only participants employed by the Company on the last day of a plan year are eligible to receive any Company contributions made for such plan year. During the years ended November 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company made discretionary matching contributions of 25% of eligible employee contributions.

Participants' elective contributions, as well as the Company's matching contributions, are invested in the Plan's investment funds as directed by the participant.
Participant Accounts

Each participant's account is credited with the participant's contribution, and an allocation of the employer's contribution made on his or her behalf plus a proportionate interest in the investment earnings of the funds in which the contributions are vested. The benefit to which a participant is entitled is the benefit that can be provided from the participant's account balance.

Vesting
Participants are immediately vested in their contributions, the Company's contributions, including matching contributions, and all related earnings.

 

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THE MOJAVE FOODS CORPORATION 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2012 and 2011
 
1.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PLAN (continued) 
 
Notes Receivable from Participants

Participants are permitted to take loans from their account balances, subject to a $500 minimum. The maximum of any loan cannot exceed one-half of the participant's contributed account balance or $50,000, less the highest outstanding unpaid loan balance during the prior 12 months, whichever is less. The Plan Sponsor determines the interest rate for loans based on current market rates. The loans are secured by the participant's account and bear interest at rates ranging from 4.25% to 9.25%.
Loan repayments, including interest, are made by participants through payroll deductions over loan terms of up to five years. Longer terms are available for loans taken to purchase, construct, or substantially rehabilitate a primary home for the participant or the participant's immediate family.
Payment of Benefits
Participants may choose to receive account distributions either in the form of a lump sum payment or installments over a period of time as defined in the Plan Document. Benefits and withdrawals are recorded when paid.
Plan Termination
Upon termination of service, a participant with an account balance greater than $1,000, may elect to rollover the balance to an Individual Retirement Account, or another qualified plan, or elect to receive a lump-sum payment equal to his or her account balance. Balances less than $1,000, will automatically be paid directly to the participant.

The Company has no intentions to terminate the Plan; however, the Company reserves the right to terminate the Plan, or to reduce or cease contributions at any time if its Board of Directors determines that business, financial or other good cause make it necessary to do so. Also, the Company may amend the Plan at any time and in any respect, provided however, that any such action will not deprive any participant or beneficiary under the Plan of any vested benefits.
 

 

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THE MOJAVE FOODS CORPORATION 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2012 and 2011
 
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Accounting

The accompanying financial statements of the Plan are presented on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

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 as of year-end and the changes therein and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Valuation of Securities and Income Recognition

Investments are stated at fair value. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. See Note 3 for discussion of fair value measurements.
Purchases and sales of securities are recorded on a trade-date basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend rate. Net appreciation (depreciation) includes the Plan's gains and losses on investments bought and sold as well as held during the year.
Securities traded on a national securities exchange or included on the NASDAQ National Market List are valued at the last reported sales price on the last business day of the Plan year. Investments for which no sale was reported on that date are valued at the last reported bid price. Common and collective funds are valued by the issuer of the funds based on the fund managers' estimate of the individual investments held by the fund. Mutual funds are valued at the closing price of the funds on the last day of the plan year as quoted by the applicable fund issuer.
The change in the difference between fair value and the cost of investments is reflected in the accompanying statement of changes in net assets available for benefits as net appreciation of investments.

The net realized gain or loss on disposal of investments is the difference between the proceeds received and the average cost of investments sold. Expenses relating to the purchase or sale of investments are added to the cost or deducted from the proceeds.
The McCormick Stock Fund (the Fund) is tracked on a unitized basis. The Fund consists of McCormick & Company, Incorporated common stock (voting and non-voting) and funds held in the Wells Fargo Short-Term Investment Money Market Fund sufficient to meet the Fund's daily cash needs. Unitizing the Fund allows for daily trades. The value of a unit reflects the combined market value of McCormick & Company, Incorporated common stock and the cash investments held by the Fund. As of November 30, 2012, 17,889 units were outstanding with a value of approximately $10.40 per unit. As of November 30, 2011, 14,631 units were outstanding with a value of approximately $9.18 per unit. As of November 30, 2012, the Fund held 2,632 shares of McCormick & Company, Incorporated common stock with an aggregate value of $170,786, and a balance in the Wells Fargo Short-Term Investment Money Market Fund of $15,257. As of November 30, 2011, the Fund held 2,510 shares of McCormick & Company, Incorporated common stock with an aggregate value of $122,237, and a balance in the Wells Fargo Short-Term Investment Money Market Fund of $12,121.  

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THE MOJAVE FOODS CORPORATION 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2012 and 2011
 
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 
 
Notes Receivable from Participants

Notes receivable from participants are measured at their unpaid principal balance plus any accrued but unpaid interest. Delinquent notes receivable from participants are reclassified as distributions based upon the terms of the Plan Document; thus, no allowance for doubtful accounts has been recorded as of November 30, 2012 and 2011.

Contributions

Employee contributions are recorded in the period that the Plan Sponsor makes payroll deductions from the participant's earnings. The Company match is typically funded after the Plan year-end, within the timeframe prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service.

Administrative Expenses

Administrative expenses incurred on behalf of the Plan are paid by the Plan Sponsor; however, fees for loan initiation and maintenance are paid for by the participant, and management and other fees for investment funds offered under the Plan are included in administrative expenses in the accompanying statement of changes in net assets available for benefits.

The Company provides the Plan with certain management and administrative services for which no fees are charged; however, participant loan service fees are paid by the Plan and included as administrative expenses.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2012, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2012-04, “Technical Corrections and Improvements” (ASU 2012-04). ASU 2012-04 identifies when the use of fair value should be linked to the definition of fair value in Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement” and contains conforming amendments to the Codification to reflect the measurement and disclosure requirements of Topic 820. The amendments that are subject to the transition guidance will be effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2012, for public entities and December 15, 2013, for nonpublic entities. Management is currently evaluating the implications of ASU 2012-04 and does not expect implementation to have a material effect on the statement of net assets available for benefits.

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-04 “Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)” (ASU 2011-04). ASU 2011-04 includes common requirements for measurement of and disclosure about fair value between U.S. GAAP and IFRS. ASU 2011-04 will require reporting entities to disclose quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

In addition, ASU 2011-04 will require reporting entities to make disclosures about amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. The new and revised disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. It did not have a material impact in the Plan's financial statements.

Subsequent Events

The Company evaluated the accompanying financial statements for subsequent events and transactions through May 17, 2013, the date these financial statements were available for issue and have determined that no material subsequent

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events have occurred that would affect the information presented in the accompanying financial statements or require additional disclosure.

 

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THE MOJAVE FOODS CORPORATION 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2012 and 2011

3.
INVESTMENTS
The Plan’s investments are held in bank-administered trust funds. The custodial trustee of the Plan is Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota N.A. During the year ended November 30, 2012, the Plan’s investments (including investments bought, sold, or held throughout the year) appreciated in fair value by $188,993, as follows:
 
McCormick & Company, Incorporated - Common stock
$
42,663

Common and collective fund
(7,647
)
Mutual funds
153,977

Total
$
188,993

 
The value of individual investments that represent 5% or more of the Plan’s net assets available for benefits as of November 30, 2012 and 2011, were as follows:
 
 
As of November 30,
 
2012
 
2011
McCormick & Company, Incorporated – Common stock fund
$
170,786

 
$
122,237

Common and collective fund:
 
 
 
Wells Fargo Stable Return Fund N15
111,115

 
112,632

Mutual funds:
 
 
 
Vanguard Institutional Index Fund
354,880

 
297,897

Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund
263,937

 
225,091

Vanguard Target Retirement 2025
174,466

 
110,079

Vanguard Target Retirement 2035
171,937

 
116,101

Vanguard Windsor II Fund Adm
135,538

 
113,822

ICM Small Company Portfolio Fund
118,877

 
102,997

 


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THE MOJAVE FOODS CORPORATION 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2012 and 2011
3.
INVESTMENTS (continued) 
 
Fair Value Measurements
Accounting principles accepted in the United States of America, establish a framework for measuring fair value. That framework provides a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under accounting principles accepted in the United States of America are described below:
 
 
 
 
Level 1
 
Inputs to the valuation methodology are unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the Plan has the ability to access.
 
 
Level 2
 
Inputs to the valuation methodology include:
 
•     Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;
 
•     Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets;
 
•     Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and
 
•     Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.
 
If the asset or liability has a specified (contractual) term, the Level 2 input must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
 
 
Level 3
 
Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
The asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques used need to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.
The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value. There have been no changes in the methodologies used as of November 30, 2012 and 2011.
Mutual funds: Valued at the quoted net asset value (NAV) of shares held by the Plan at year end.
Common stocks: Valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded.
Stable value fund: Valued at the relative fair value of the underlying market value of investments in the fund.

The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while the Plan believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.

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THE MOJAVE FOODS CORPORATION 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2012 and 2011
 
3.
INVESTMENTS (continued) 
 
Fair Value Measurements (continued)
 
The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the Plan’s assets at fair value as of November 30, 2012:
 
 
Assets at Fair Value as of November 30, 2012
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Mutual funds:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity funds
$
822,069

 
$

 
$

 
$
822,069

Bond funds
264,255

 

 

 
264,255

Balanced funds
602,448

 

 

 
602,448

Common stock fund:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer staples
186,043

 

 

 
186,043

Stable value fund

 
111,115

 

 
111,115

Total Assets at Fair Value
$
1,874,815

 
$
111,115

 

 
$
1,985,930

 
The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the Plan’s assets at fair value as of November 30, 2011:
 
 
Assets at Fair Value as of November 30, 2011
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Mutual funds:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity funds
$
677,118

 
$

 
$

 
$
677,118

Bond funds
225,378

 

 

 
225,378

Balanced funds
404,223

 

 

 
404,223

Common stock fund:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer staples
134,358

 

 

 
134,358

Stable value fund

 
112,632

 

 
112,632

Total Assets at Fair Value
$
1,441,077

 
$
112,632

 
$

 
$
1,553,709



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THE MOJAVE FOODS CORPORATION 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2012 and 2011
 
3.
INVESTMENTS (continued) 


In accordance with the fair value measurements and disclosure guidance, the following table presents the category, fair value, redemption frequency, and redemption notice period for the plan investments, the fair value of which is estimated using the NAV per share as of November 30.

Investment
2012
2011
Redemption Frequency
Redemption Notice Period
Wells Fargo Stable Return Fund N15
111,115

112,632

Monthly/Quarterly
None

One of the investment options offered by the Plan, the Wells Fargo Stable Return Fund N15 (the “Stable Return Fund”), is a common collective trust that is fully invested in Wells Fargo Stable Return Fund G, which is fully invested in contracts deemed to be fully benefit responsive under accounting principle generally accepted in the United States of America. Accordingly, in the statements of net assets available for benefits, the Stable Return Fund, is stated at fair value with a corresponding adjustment to reflect the investment in the Stable Return Fund at contract value. Contract value represents cost plus accrued income minus redemptions.


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THE MOJAVE FOODS CORPORATION 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2012 and 2011
 
4.
GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CONTRACT WITH INSURANCE COMPANY

The Plan entered into a benefit-responsive guaranteed investment contract with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (Wells Fargo), a subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company. Wells Fargo maintains the contributions in a general account. The account is credited with earnings on the underlying investments and charged for participant withdrawals and administrative expenses. The guaranteed investment contract issuer is contractually obligated to repay the principal and a specified interest rate that is guaranteed to the Plan.

Because the guaranteed investment contract is fully benefit-responsive, contract value is the relevant measurement attribute for that portion of the net assets available for benefits attributable to the guaranteed investment contract. The guaranteed annuity contract is presented on the face of the statements of net assets available for benefits at fair value with an adjustment to contract value in arriving at net assets available for benefits. Contract value, as reported to the Plan by Wells Fargo, represents contributions made under the contract, plus earnings, less participant withdrawals and administrative expenses. Participants may ordinarily direct the withdrawal or transfer of all or a portion of their investment at contract value.

There are no reserves against contract value for credit risk of the contract issuer or otherwise. The fair value of the investment contract at November 30, 2012 and 2011 was $111,115 and $112,632, respectively.

Certain events limit the ability of the Plan to transact at contract value with the issuer. Such events include the following: (1) amendments to the Plan documents (including complete or partial Plan termination or merger with another plan), (2) changes to the Plan's prohibition on competing investment options or deletion of equity wash provisions, (3) bankruptcy of the Plan sponsor or other Plan sponsor events (for example, divestitures or spin-offs of a subsidiary) that cause a significant withdrawal from the Plan, or (4) the failure of the trust to qualify for exemption from federal income taxes or any required prohibited transaction exemption under ERISA. The Plan administrator does not believe that any events which would limit the Plan's ability to transact at contract value with participants are probable of occurring.

The guaranteed annuity contract does not permit the insurance company to terminate the agreement prior to the scheduled maturity date.

Average yields:
2012
2011
Based on actual earnings
0.94
%
1.56
%
Based on interest rate credited to participants
1.95
%
2.33
%













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THE MOJAVE FOODS CORPORATION 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2012 and 2011
5.
TRANSACTIONS WITH PARTIES-IN-INTEREST
The Plan holds investments in common stock of McCormick & Company, Incorporated, the Parent of the Plan Sponsor, and in funds managed by affiliates of Wells Fargo Minnesota N.A., the custodial trustee of the Plan. Dividends on McCormick & Company, Incorporated common stock and income on investments in Wells Fargo Minnesota N.A. funds are at the same rates as non-affiliated holders of these securities.
 
6.
INCOME TAX STATUS

The Company adopted a Prototype 401(k) Profit-Sharing Plan document that received a favorable opinion letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which stated that the prototype plan, as designed, qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) effective March 31, 2008. The Plan was amended effective December 1, 2012; however, the Plan Administrator believes the Plan is being operated in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Code, and therefore, believes the Plan is qualified and the related trust is tax exempt.

7.
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES


The Plan invests in various investment securities. Investment securities are exposed to various risks such as interest rate, market and credit risks. Due to the level of risk associated with certain investment securities, it is at least reasonably possible that changes in the values of investment securities will occur in the near term and that such changes could materially affect participants' account balances and the amounts reported in the accompanying statements of net assets available for benefits.


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THE MOJAVE FOODS CORPORATION 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Notes to the Financial Statements
November 30, 2012 and 2011
 
8.
RECONCILIATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO FORM 5500
The following table presents a reconciliation of net assets available for benefits and net increase in net assets available for benefits between the accompanying financial statements and the Form 5500:
 
 
As of November 30,
 
2012
 
2011
Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits:
 
 
 
Net assets available for benefits per the financial statements
$
2,135,237

 
$
1,680,966

Adjustment from fair value to contract value for fully benefit-responsive investment contracts
3,132

 
2,854

Net Assets Available for Benefits per the Form 5500, at Fair Value
$
2,138,369

 
$
1,683,820

 
 
Year Ended
November 30, 2012
Statement of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits:
 
Net increase in net assets available for benefits per the financial statements
$
454,271

Adjustment from fair value to contract value for fully benefit-responsive investment contracts
278

Net Increase in Net Assets Available for Benefits per Form 5500
$
454,549

 

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THE MOJAVE FOODS CORPORATION 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
Schedule H, Line 4i – Schedule of Assets (Held at End of Year)
As of November 30, 2012
Description of Investments
Shares Held
 
Current
Value
McCormick Stock Fund
 
 
 
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
 
 
 
* Common Stock
2,632

 
$
170,786

Money Market Fund
 
 
 
* Wells Fargo Short-Term Investment Money Market Fund
15,257

 
15,257

Total McCormick Stock Funds
 
 
186,043

Common and Collective Fund
 
 
 
* Wells Fargo Stable Return Fund N
9,952

 
111,115

Mutual Funds
 
 
 
American Funds EuroPacific Growth Fund
1,400

 
57,260

ICM Small Company Value Fund
4,075

 
118,877

Managers Small Cap Fund
98

 
1,379

T Rowe Price Growth Stock Fund
2,475

 
93,389

Vanguard Institutional Index Fund
2,725

 
354,880

Vanguard Mid Cap Index Fund
1,185

 
26,417

Vanguard Small Cap Index Institutional Fund
35

 
1,342

Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund
308

 
29,987

Vanguard Windsor II Fund Adm
2,667

 
138,538

Pimco Total Return Fund
27

 
318

Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund
23,587

 
263,937

Vanguard Target Retirement Fund
6,459

 
79,252

Vanguard Target Retirement Fund 2015
7,480

 
101,431

Vanguard Target Retirement Fund 2025
12,725

 
174,466

Vanguard Target Retirement Fund 2035
12,142

 
171,937

Vanguard Target Retirement Fund 2045
5,158

 
75,362

Total Mutual Funds
 
 
1,688,772

Participant Loans **
 
 
 
* Notes receivable from participants
 
 
111,606

Total Investments
 
 
$
2,097,536

 
*
Indicates parties-in-interest as defined by ERISA.
**
Interest rates at 4.25% to 9.25%; maturity dates range from 2012 to 2017.
Note: Historical cost has been omitted, as all investments are participant directed.
 

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Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements pertaining to the McCormick 401(k) Retirement Plan and Mojave Foods Corporation 401(k) Retirement Plan of McCormick & Company, Inc. of our report dated May 17, 2013, with respect to the financial statements and supplemental schedule of the McCormick 401(k) Retirement Plan included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended November 30, 2012, our report dated May 17, 2013, with respect to the financial statements and supplemental schedule of the Mojave Foods Corporation 401(k) Retirement Plan included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended November 30, 2012.
 
Form
Registration Number
 
Date Filed
S-8
333-187703
 
04/03/2013
S-8
333-186250
 
01/28/2013
S-8
333-158573
 
04/14/2009
S-8
333-155775
 
11/28/2008
S-8
333-150043
 
04/02/2008
S-3
333-147809
 
12/04/2007
S-8
333-142020
 
04/11/2007
S-3
333-122366
 
01/28/2005
S-8
333-114094
 
03/31/2004
S-8
333-57590
 
03/26/2001
S-8
333-93231
 
12/21/1999
S-8
333-74963
 
03/24/1999
S-3
333-47611
 
03/09/1998
S-8
333-23727
 
03/21/1997

/s/ SB & Company LLC
May 17, 2013
Hunt Valley, Maryland
 


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