Leadership shift at Post Holdings (NYSE: POST) in 2026
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Post Holdings, Inc. is implementing a leadership change at its Post Consumer Brands segment. Effective April 1, 2026, Greg Pearson will become President and Chief Executive Officer of Post Consumer Brands. Nicolas Catoggio, who currently holds that role, will stop leading the segment but will remain the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
The Company states that Mr. Catoggio’s fiscal year 2026 compensation will not change as a result of this transition. Post Holdings also issued a press release on February 5, 2026 describing these leadership changes, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
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8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 5, 2026
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On February 5, 2026, Post Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Greg Pearson has been named as the successor President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company’s Post Consumer Brands segment, commencing on April 1, 2026. At that time, Nicolas Catoggio, current President and Chief Executive Officer of Post Consumer Brands, will no longer lead the Post Consumer Brands segment, but will continue in his existing role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Mr. Catoggio’s fiscal year 2026 compensation will remain unchanged in connection with this transition.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On February 5, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the leadership changes disclosed under Item 5.02 above, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
The information contained in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. | Description | ||||
| 99.1 | Press Release dated February 5, 2026 | ||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | ||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 5, 2026 | Post Holdings, Inc. | |||||||
(Registrant) | ||||||||
By: | /s/ Diedre J. Gray | |||||||
Name: | Diedre J. Gray | |||||||
Title: | Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer, Secretary | |||||||
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FAQ
What leadership change did Post Holdings (POST) announce for Post Consumer Brands?
Post Holdings announced that Greg Pearson will become President and Chief Executive Officer of its Post Consumer Brands segment, effective April 1, 2026. He will succeed Nicolas Catoggio, who will continue as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Post Holdings.
What happens to Nicolas Catoggio’s role at Post Holdings (POST)?
Nicolas Catoggio will no longer lead the Post Consumer Brands segment after April 1, 2026. He will continue in his existing position as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Post Holdings, with his fiscal year 2026 compensation remaining unchanged by this transition.
When will Greg Pearson assume leadership of Post Consumer Brands for Post Holdings (POST)?
Greg Pearson is scheduled to assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Post Consumer Brands segment on April 1, 2026. The change was announced on February 5, 2026 in a current report and related press release filed as Exhibit 99.1.
Does the leadership change at Post Consumer Brands affect Nicolas Catoggio’s compensation at Post Holdings (POST)?
Post Holdings states that Nicolas Catoggio’s fiscal year 2026 compensation will remain unchanged in connection with the leadership transition. Although he will no longer lead Post Consumer Brands, he continues as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company.
How did Post Holdings (POST) communicate the Post Consumer Brands leadership changes?
Post Holdings described the leadership transition in a current report and issued a press release dated February 5, 2026. That press release, detailing Greg Pearson’s appointment and Nicolas Catoggio’s continuing role, is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference in the disclosure.
What SEC form did Post Holdings (POST) use to report the leadership changes?
Post Holdings reported the leadership changes on a Form 8-K under the item covering departures and appointments of certain officers. The filing outlines Greg Pearson’s new role, Nicolas Catoggio’s continuing responsibilities, and references a related press release as Exhibit 99.1.