Post Holdings Announces Pricing of Senior Notes Offering

Rhea-AI Summary

Post Holdings (NYSE: POST) priced a $1,300.0 million offering of 6.50% senior notes due 2036, expected to close on December 15, 2025 subject to customary conditions. The Notes are unsecured senior obligations and will be guaranteed by the company's domestic subsidiaries (with specified exclusions).

The company intends to use net proceeds to pay offering costs and to redeem all outstanding 5.50% senior notes due 2029; any remaining proceeds may be used for general corporate purposes including acquisitions, debt repayment, share repurchases, capital expenditures and working capital.

Positive

• $1.30B senior notes issued, providing substantial liquidity
• Maturity extended to 2036, pushing out debt maturities
• Notes guaranteed by domestic subsidiaries, enhancing creditor recourse

Negative

• New coupon 6.50% is 100 bps higher than existing 5.50% notes
• Notes are unsecured, leaving senior secured creditors priority over these bonds

News Market Reaction

-1.41%

1 alert

-1.41% News Effect

On the day this news was published, POST declined 1.41%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Senior notes amount: $1,300.0 million Coupon rate: 6.50% Maturity year: 2036 +3 more

6 metrics

Senior notes amount $1,300.0 million Aggregate principal amount of 6.50% senior notes due 2036

Coupon rate 6.50% Interest rate on new senior notes due 2036

Maturity year 2036 Maturity of newly priced senior notes

Existing notes coupon 5.50% Coupon on senior notes due 2029 to be redeemed

Existing notes maturity 2029 Maturity of senior notes targeted for redemption

Expected closing date December 15, 2025 Anticipated closing of senior notes offering, subject to conditions

Market Reality Check

Price: $98.26 Vol: Volume 925,704 is at 0.92...

normal vol

$98.26 Last Close

Volume Volume 925,704 is at 0.92x the 20-day average, showing typical trading interest pre-offering. normal

Technical Shares at $97.58 are trading below the 200-day MA of $108.81 and 22.46% under the 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

POST slipped 0.33% while peers were mixed: BRFS -4.79%, BRBR -1.69%, LW +1.19%, ...

POST slipped 0.33% while peers were mixed: BRFS -4.79%, BRBR -1.69%, LW +1.19%, DAR +5.6%, INGR +1.65%. Moves appear stock-specific rather than a packaged foods sector trend.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 02 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 02	Debt redemption	Positive	+1.2%	Announced redemption of remaining 5.50% senior notes due December 2029.
Dec 01	Asset sale	Neutral	-1.4%	Completed sale of pasta business of 8th Avenue Food & Provisions.
Dec 01	Debt offering pricing	Negative	-1.4%	Priced $1,300.0M 6.50% senior notes due 2036 in private offering.
Dec 01	Debt offering launch	Negative	-3.9%	Announced proposed $1,300.0M senior notes due 2036 to fund 2029 note redemption.
Nov 26	Buyback authorization	Positive	+1.2%	Board approved new $500M share repurchase authorization replacing prior plan.

Pattern Detected

Recent capital structure and buyback announcements have generally seen price moves that align with the directional implications of the news, with no clear pattern of systematic divergence.

Recent Company History

This announcement follows a series of balance sheet and capital allocation actions. In late November, Post authorized a new $500 million share repurchase program, which coincided with a 1.18% gain. On December 1, 2025, the company began and then priced a $1,300.0 million 6.50% senior notes due 2036 offering, tied to redeeming 5.50% notes due 2029, with shares down 3.92% and 1.41% around those disclosures. A subsequent December 2 redemption announcement of $1,235.0 million notes saw a 1.2% rise, reinforcing generally aligned reactions.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement detailed the pricing of $1,300.0 million of 6.50% senior notes due 2036, with proc...

Analysis

This announcement detailed the pricing of $1,300.0 million of 6.50% senior notes due 2036, with proceeds earmarked primarily to redeem the company’s 5.50% senior notes due 2029 and cover related costs. Any remaining funds could support general corporate purposes, including acquisitions and share repurchases. In recent months, Post also authorized a new $500 million buyback and announced a large note redemption, so investors may watch how this issuance affects interest expense, leverage metrics, and future capital allocation flexibility.

Key Terms

senior notes, Rule 144A, Regulation S, qualified institutional buyers, +2 more

6 terms

senior notes financial

"announced the pricing of its previously announced senior notes offering."

Senior notes are a type of loan that a company borrows from investors, promising to pay it back with interest. They are called "senior" because in case the company faces financial trouble, these lenders are paid back before others. This makes senior notes safer for investors compared to other types of loans or bonds.

Rule 144A regulatory

"in an offering exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act"

Rule 144A is a regulation that makes it easier for companies to sell private bonds to large investors without going through all the usual rules that apply to public sales. It matters because it helps companies raise money more quickly and privately, often attracting big investors looking for special deals.

Regulation S regulatory

"and to non-U.S. persons outside of the United States in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act."

Regulation S is a set of rules that allows companies to sell securities (like shares or bonds) to investors outside the United States without having to follow all U.S. securities laws. It matters because it makes it easier for companies to raise money from international investors while still complying with U.S. regulations.

qualified institutional buyers financial

"are being offered to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers"

Qualified institutional buyers are large organizations, like big investment firms or banks, that are allowed to buy certain types of investment opportunities not available to everyday investors. Their size and experience matter because it ensures they understand and can handle complex financial deals, making markets more efficient and secure.

unsecured financial

"The Notes will be unsecured, senior obligations of the Company"

Unsecured describes a loan, bond, or claim that is not backed by specific assets or collateral; if the borrower fails to pay, creditors must rely on the borrower’s general promise rather than seizing a pledged asset. For investors this usually means higher risk and potentially higher yield, because unsecured holders stand behind secured creditors in repayment priority—think of lending money to someone without a pledged item to repossess if they don’t pay.

guaranteed financial

"and will be guaranteed by the Company's existing and subsequently acquired"

A guarantee is a formal promise that a payment or obligation will be met even if the original party cannot fulfill it, often provided by a third party, insurer, or legal contract. For investors it signals lower risk—similar to a co-signer on a loan—because the guarantor should cover missed payments or performance, but the protection only matters as much as the guarantor’s financial strength and the legal enforceability of the promise.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: POST) (the "Company" or "Post") today announced the pricing of its previously announced senior notes offering. The Company priced $1,300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.50% senior notes due 2036 at par (the "Notes"). The Notes offering is expected to close on December 15, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. The Notes will be unsecured, senior obligations of the Company and will be guaranteed by the Company's existing and subsequently acquired or organized domestic subsidiaries (other than immaterial subsidiaries, certain excluded subsidiaries and subsidiaries designated as unrestricted subsidiaries).

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Notes offering to pay the costs, fees and expenses associated with the Notes offering and to redeem all of the Company's outstanding 5.50% senior notes due 2029, including payment of any premiums, fees, costs and expenses associated therewith. To the extent there are any remaining net proceeds, the Company intends to use such proceeds for general corporate purposes, which could include, among other things, acquisitions, retirement or repayment of existing debt, share repurchases, capital expenditures and working capital. The final terms and amounts of the Notes are subject to market and other conditions and may be materially different than expectations. The offering is not conditioned upon the consummation of the redemption of the Company's 5.50% senior notes due 2029, which is expected to occur after December 15, 2025.

The Notes and the related subsidiary guarantees are being offered to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in an offering exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and to non-U.S. persons outside of the United States in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Notes and the related subsidiary guarantees have not been registered under the Securities Act, or any state securities laws, and unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.

This press release is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security, nor shall there be any sales of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any jurisdiction. This press release is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act. This press release is not a notice of redemption with respect to the Company's 5.50% senior notes due 2029.

Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Language

Forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, are made throughout this press release, including statements regarding the completion of the offering, timing, the expected amount and intended use of the net proceeds of the offering and the expected timing of the redemption of the Company's 5.50% senior notes due 2029. These forward-looking statements are sometimes identified from the use of forward-looking words such as "believe," "should," "could," "potential," "continue," "expect," "project," "estimate," "predict," "anticipate," "aim," "intend," "plan," "forecast," "target," "is likely," "will," "can," "may," "would" or the negative of these terms or similar expressions elsewhere in this press release. All forward-looking statements are subject to a number of important factors, risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in any forward-looking statements. These factors and risks include, but are not limited to, unanticipated developments that prevent, delay or negatively impact the offering or redemption and other financial, operational and legal risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company's cautionary statements contained in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company may not consummate the offering as described in this press release and, if the offering is consummated, cannot provide any assurances regarding its ability to effectively apply the net proceeds as described above. These forward-looking statements represent the Company's judgment as of the date of this press release. The Company disclaims, however, any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that the offering or the redemption of the Company's 5.50% senior notes due 2029 will be completed as anticipated or at all.

About Post Holdings, Inc.

Post Holdings, Inc., headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a consumer packaged goods holding company with businesses operating in the center-of-the-store, refrigerated, foodservice and food ingredient categories.

Contact:
Investor Relations
Daniel O'Rourke
daniel.orourke@postholdings.com
(314) 806-3959

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FAQ

How much did Post Holdings (POST) raise with the senior notes priced on December 1, 2025?

Post priced $1,300.0 million of 6.50% senior notes due 2036.

When will the POST 6.50% senior notes offering close and become effective?

The offering is expected to close on December 15, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

What will Post Holdings (POST) use the proceeds from the 2036 notes for?

Proceeds will pay offering costs and redeem all outstanding 5.50% senior notes due 2029; remaining funds may be used for acquisitions, debt repayment, buybacks, capex or working capital.

Will the POST 6.50% notes replace the 5.50% notes due 2029?

The company intends to redeem all outstanding 5.50% senior notes due 2029 following the offering, but the offering is not conditioned on that redemption.

Are the new POST 6.50% notes secured or guaranteed?

The notes are unsecured senior obligations and are guaranteed by the company's existing and subsequently acquired or organized domestic subsidiaries (with specified exclusions).