Heinz (H.J.) Co., announced
4Q EPS $0.27 vs. loss of $0.25 and annual EPS $2.47 vs. $1.29.

Results for the 3 mos. and
year of 2000 include charges of $0.36 and $0.74 per share for restructuring
and implementation of Operation Excel, and results for the year of 2000 include
a gain of $0.72 per share on the sale of Weight Watchers.

Results for the 3 mos. and
year of 1999 include charges of $0.84 and $1.11 for restructuring and implementation
of Operation Excel.

3 Mos. to: May 3 ’00 Apr. 28 ’99
Net sales 2,588,221 2,466,916
Net income 97,275 (91,332)
Share earns. (basic)
 $0.27 ($0.25)
Share earns. (diluted)
 $0.27 ($0.25)
 
Years Ended:    
Net sales 9,407,949 9,299,610
Net income 890,553 474,341
Share earns. (basic)
 $2.51 $1.31
Share earns. (diluted)
 $2.47 $1.29
Note:
a Results for the 3 mos. and year of 2000 include charges of $0.36 and $0.74
per share for restructuring and implementation of Operation Excel, and results
for the year of 2000 include a gain of $0.72 per share on the sale of Weight
Watchers.
Note:
b Results for the 3 mos. and year of 1999 include charges of $0.84 and $1.11
for restructuring and implementation of Operation Excel.