Post Holdings, Inc. current report, 10 March 2014

Post Holdings, Inc. Form 8-K Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Post Holdings, Inc. on March 10, 2014. The filing serves to provide unaudited pro forma financial information regarding the acquisition of Agricore United Holdings Inc. from Viterra Inc., which was completed on January 1, 2014.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. Instead, it references Exhibit 99.1, which contains the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information for:

  • The year ended September 30, 2013.
  • The three months ended December 31, 2013.
  • The pro forma balance sheet as of December 31, 2013.

Material Changes

The primary material change disclosed is the completion of the acquisition of Agricore United Holdings Inc. The pro forma financial statements included in the exhibit reflect the Company's financial position and results of operations as if this acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the respective reporting periods.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or specific risk factors beyond the disclosure of the acquisition event. The document focuses strictly on the presentation of pro forma financial data related to the transaction.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Review Exhibit 99.1 for the specific pro forma revenue, net income, and debt figures resulting from the Agricore United acquisition.
  • Verify the impact of the acquisition on the Company's consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013.
  • Confirm the details of the transaction previously disclosed in the Form 8-K filed on January 2, 2014.