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Harris Teeter + American & Efird
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    ... (dollars in thousands, except per share data) 2005 2004 1,2 2003 1 2002 1 2001 1 Net Sales Total Operating Profit Net income (loss) Net income (loss) per share Basic Diluted Dividend per share Total assets Long-term debt - including current portion Shareholders' equity Book value per share...

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    ..., except share and per share data) 2005 20042,3 20032 20022 Net Sales 1 Harris Teeter American & Efird Total Net Sales Operating Profit (Loss) 1 Harris Teeter American & Efird Corporate Total Operating Profit Net Income (Loss) Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Diluted Common Dividend Shareholders...

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    20012 2000 19993 1998 1997 1996 1995 $ 2,416,799 326,491 $ 2,743,290 $ 31,802 21,635 (4,735) $ $ 48,702 (727) (0.02) 0.36 $ $ $ 445,353 (0.2%) 9.61 68,525 19,169 27 $ $ 87 ,721 112,272 940,064 157 ,113 25.7% 17 ,100 46,319,696 $ 2,332,908 359,183 $ 2,692,091 $ 59,146 47 ,478 (7 ,178) $ $ 99,...

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    ...merchandise at reasonable prices; and hiring, training and retaining knowledgeable associates to serve our customers. We invest a lot of time and resources to continually monitor our customer service to make certain that it is second to none. 1 Ruddick Corporation & Subsidiaries Annual Report 2005

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    Thomas W. Dickson President and Chief Executive Officer John B. Woodlief Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer 2 As part of our customer service commitment we have continued to utilize the Harris Teeter Very Important Customer (VIC) rewards program that provides our loyal customers...

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    ...is founded upon our associates. We thank all of our associates throughout the world for their dedication and commitment to our goal of providing customer service that is second to none. 3 Thomas W. Dickson President and Chief Executive Officer Ruddick Corporation & Subsidiaries Annual Report 2005

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    ... food retail marketplace, customer service is paramount. At Harris Teeter, superior customer service requires not just meeting our customers' expectations, but exceeding them. Every day, our customers find a full selection of quality products Total Sales IN BILLIONS OF DOLLARS Operating Profit...

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    ... brands and specialty programs. Our H.T. Naturals® product line is exclusive to Harris Teeter and includes a wide array of items for the natural and organic lifestyle. In our Harris Teeter Fishermans MarketTM, our buyers constantly 5 Ruddick Corporation & Subsidiaries Annual Report 2005

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    ... to the markets in which they reside. These store designs may incorporate specialty departments such as cooking and pasta stations, cheese stations and olive bars or expanded prepared foods, depending on the demographics of the market area. Ruddick Corporation & Subsidiaries Annual Report 2005

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    ... and store expansion initiatives will continue to transform and improve our operations. All this will result in continuing to meet and exceed our customers' expectations and maintain our position as a leading supermarket retailer. 7 Ruddick Corporation & Subsidiaries Annual Report 2005

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    ... a leader in the worldwide thread and specialty engineered yarns markets. During 2005 we continued with strategic acquisitions that are a part of a transformation of our company through the Total Sales IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS Operating Profit IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS 12.5 13.6 295 13.1 21.6 326...

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    ... from the shifting of apparel production out of the United States. As we consolidate the operations of the acquired businesses, we expect to realize synergies and productivity efficiencies in our United States manufacturing facilities. 9 Ruddick Corporation & Subsidiaries Annual Report 2005

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    ... more efficiently and effectively. We have invested in the modernization of our production facilities in China through the addition of spinning spindles and winding machines relocated from our domestic operations, which reduced the need for Ruddick Corporation & Subsidiaries Annual Report 2005

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    ...'s high-quality branded products in Brazil. American & Efird has established a long-standing reputation for providing quality products and services, creating value for our customers. We have achieved this reputation by working closely with the entire supply chain, by utilizing modern technology and...

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    ...Hile Corporate Counsel and Secretary James M. Summerlin Director of Cost Accounting and Assistant Secretary Harris Teeter Frederick J. Morganthall, II President Rodney C. Antolock Senior Vice President - Operations & Merchandising Daniel J. Bruni Senior Vice President - IS/Chief Information Officer...

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    ...2005. Ruddick Corporation has also submitted to the NYSE its most recent annual certification by its Chief Executive Officer confirming that the Company has complied with the NYSE corporate governance standards. Stock Transfer Agent and Registrar Wachovia Bank, N.A. Charlotte, NC Shareholders/Shares...

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    Ruddick Corporation Harris Teeter + American & Efird 301 S. Tryon Street, Suite 1800 Charlotte, NC 28202 704-372-5404 www.RuddickCorp.com Ruddick Corporation is a holding com pany w ith tw o w holly-ow ned operating subsidiaries- Harris Teeter, a leading regional superm arket chain, and Am erican & ...