Post Holdings, Inc. current report, 22 May 2014

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Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Post Holdings, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date: May 22, 2014
Event: Pricing of a debt offering to fund the acquisition of MFI Holding Corporation ("Michael Foods").

Key Financial Metrics

  • Debt Issuance: $630 million aggregate principal amount of 6.00% senior notes due 2022.
  • Issuance Price: At par.
  • Expected Closing Date: June 2, 2014.
  • Additional Financing: Approximately $885 million in new term loans (with approximately $625 million expected to be borrowed subject to conditions).
  • Other Capital Sources: Previously announced common stock and tangible equity units offerings, plus cash on hand.
  • Use of Proceeds: Funding the acquisition of Michael Foods and paying related fees and expenses.

Note: This filing does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, or existing liquidity positions.

Material Changes

The filing announces a significant capital structure change through the issuance of unsecured, unsubordinated senior notes guaranteed by domestic subsidiaries. This debt issuance is a material component of the financing package for the pending acquisition of Michael Foods.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

  • Conditions Precedent: The closing of the Notes is subject to customary closing conditions and the simultaneous closing of the Michael Foods acquisition.
  • Offering Structure: Notes were offered to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to persons outside the United States under Regulation S.
  • Contingencies: The amount of new term loans to be borrowed is subject to market and other conditions.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Confirm the final closing date of the $630 million senior notes offering.
  • Verify the simultaneous closing status of the Michael Foods acquisition.
  • Review the final terms of the common stock and tangible equity units offerings mentioned as part of the funding mix.
  • Assess the impact of the new $630 million debt and potential $625 million term loans on the company's leverage ratios post-acquisition.