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Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: POST) is a consumer packaged goods holding company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with businesses in center-of-the-store grocery categories, refrigerated foods, foodservice and food ingredients. The news flow around POST stock often reflects developments across its Post Consumer Brands, Weetabix, Foodservice and Refrigerated Retail operations, as well as corporate finance and governance activity.
Company press releases highlight a range of topics, including quarterly and annual financial results, segment performance and outlook updates. Earnings announcements provide detail on net sales, operating profit, net earnings and non-GAAP measures such as Adjusted EBITDA, along with commentary on trends in ready-to-eat cereal, pet food, protein-based shakes, egg and potato products and refrigerated side dishes, eggs, cheese and sausage.
Investors following Post news will also see coverage of capital structure actions, such as the issuance of 6.50% senior notes due 2036, the redemption of 5.50% senior notes due 2029 and share repurchase authorizations approved by the Board of Directors. These items shed light on how the company manages debt, liquidity and equity capital over time.
Strategic transactions are another recurring theme. Post has reported on acquisitions like Potato Products of Idaho, L.L.C. and 8th Avenue Food & Provisions, Inc., as well as the subsequent sale of 8th Avenue’s pasta business while retaining nut butters, fruit and nut products and granola businesses. Leadership and governance updates, including executive leadership changes, Board chair transitions and bylaw amendments, also appear in the company’s news releases.
This POST news page aggregates such announcements so readers can review financial updates, capital markets activity, acquisitions and divestitures, and governance developments in one place. For investors and analysts, regularly checking this feed helps track how Post’s segment performance, balance sheet decisions and strategic moves may influence the long-term profile of POST stock.
Post Holdings, Inc. announced the underwritten offering of 4,597,339 shares of BellRing Brands, Inc. stock, sold by J.P. Morgan in connection with an Exchange Agreement. This move will help Post retire part of its $130 million incremental term loan. Post will no longer own any shares of BellRing following this transaction. The offering is set to close on November 25, 2022, under customary conditions, and proceeds will not benefit BellRing directly. J.P. Morgan is the lead underwriter, with others like Barclays and Goldman Sachs participating.
Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:POST) reported strong fourth-quarter results with net sales of $1.6 billion, a 16.5% increase year-over-year. Operating profit rose 55.7% to $131.9 million, and net earnings from continuing operations surged 910.8% to $83.9 million. For the fiscal year 2022, net sales reached $5.9 billion, with net earnings increasing 600.7% to $735 million. Management expects fiscal year 2023 Adjusted EBITDA between $990-$1,040 million. The company aims to optimize manufacturing and invest in growth, despite ongoing supply chain challenges.
Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: POST) has announced key promotions within its executive team, effective December 1, 2022. Matt Mainer has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, while Jeff Zadoks becomes Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Both executives will continue to report to President and CEO Robert V. Vitale. Mainer's expanded role includes CFO responsibilities, while Zadoks will focus on operational excellence and cost reduction across the company's diverse portfolio, which includes major brands like Post Consumer Brands and Weetabix.
Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:POST) will hold a conference call on November 18, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. EST to discuss its fourth-quarter financial results and the fiscal year 2023 outlook. The company plans to release these results after market close on November 17, 2022. Robert V. Vitale, President and CEO, and Jeff A. Zadoks, Executive VP and CFO, will lead the call. Interested parties can join by phone or via webcast on the Investor Relations section of Post's website.
Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:POST) has announced a new $300 million share repurchase program, effective September 3, 2022. This follows the completion of a previous $400 million authorization, under which approximately $354 million was repurchased. The company plans to buy back shares using cash on hand and operational cash flow, but retains discretion on the timing and amount of repurchases.
This move aims to enhance shareholder value by potentially increasing earnings per share and demonstrates confidence in the company's financial health.
Post Holdings, Inc. announced the pricing of its $500 million offering of 2.50% convertible senior notes maturing in 2027. The noteholders may convert their Notes under specific conditions, with an initial conversion price of approximately $106.10 per share. The company plans to use around $100 million of the proceeds to repurchase its common stock at $90.30 per share and the remainder for general corporate purposes, which may include acquisitions and debt repayment. Settlement is expected on August 12, 2022.
Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:POST) announced a private offering of $400 million in convertible senior notes maturing in 2027. An additional $60 million may be purchased by initial buyers. The unsecured notes will accrue interest payable semi-annually and are redeemable at Post's discretion under certain conditions. Proceeds will be partly used for stock repurchase of up to $100 million and for general corporate purposes. The offering is exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and forward-looking statements are included regarding the terms and risks associated with the offering.
Post Holdings announced an underwritten offering of 14,800,000 shares of common stock of BellRing Brands, aiming to raise funds to repay approximately $340 million in an incremental term loan. The shares will be transferred to lenders under an Exchange Agreement dated August 8, 2022. Post will retain 4,597,339 shares of BellRing after the exchange. The offering is expected to close on August 11, 2022, and will not generate proceeds for BellRing. J.P. Morgan, Barclays, and others are acting as underwriters for the offering.
Post Holdings reported a third-quarter net sales increase of 22.2%, reaching $1.5 billion, with operating profit of $105.5 million. Net earnings from continuing operations soared to $170.2 million compared to a loss the previous year, translating to earnings per share of $2.72. Despite these gains, gross profit decreased to $364.7 million, and SG&A expenses rose significantly, impacting operating profit, which fell by 31.9%. The company raised its Adjusted EBITDA guidance for the fiscal year 2022 to $930-$945 million.
Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:POST) announced a conference call scheduled for August 5, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. EDT to discuss its third-quarter financial results for fiscal year 2022 and the outlook for the fiscal year. The financial results will be released after market close on August 4, 2022. The call will feature President and CEO Robert V. Vitale and CFO Jeff A. Zadoks. Interested participants can join the call via phone or listen to the webcast on the company's website, with a replay available until August 12, 2022.