Post Holdings Announces Convertible Senior Notes Offering

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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.

Positive

• Plans to repurchase up to $100 million of common stock, which may support share price.
• Convertible notes offer potential for capital raising without immediate dilution.

Negative

• Notes are unsecured, posing a higher risk to investors.
• Dependence on market conditions could delay or prevent the offering.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:POST) (the “Company” or “Post”) today announced that it intends to commence a private offering to eligible purchasers, subject to market and other conditions, of $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes maturing in 2027 (the “Notes”). Post also expects to grant the initial purchasers of the Notes an option to purchase, for settlement within a period of 13 days beginning on, and including, the date the Notes are first issued, up to an additional $60.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the Notes.

The Notes will be unsecured, senior obligations of the Company and will be guaranteed on the issue date by the Company’s subsidiaries that guarantee the Company’s existing senior notes. The Notes will accrue interest payable semi-annually in arrears and will mature on August 15, 2027, unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased. The interest rate, initial conversion rate and other terms of the Notes will be determined at the pricing of the offering.

Noteholders will have the right to convert their Notes in certain circumstances and during specified periods. Post will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its common stock or a combination of cash and shares of its common stock, at Post’s election. The Notes will be redeemable, in whole or in part (subject to certain limitations), for cash at Post’s option at any time, and from time to time, on or after August 20, 2025 and on or before the 35th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of Post’s common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price for a specified period of time. The redemption price will be equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “fundamental change” occur, then, subject to a limited exception, noteholders may require Post to repurchase their Notes for cash. The repurchase price will be equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable repurchase date.

The Company intends to use a portion of the net proceeds from this offering to repurchase up to $100.0 million of shares of its common stock concurrently with the offering in privately negotiated transactions effected through one or more of the initial purchasers of the Notes (or an affiliate thereof), as the Company’s agent, and to pay the fees and expenses associated with the repurchase. The Company intends to use the remainder of the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, which could include, among other things, acquisitions, retiring or repayment of existing debt, capital expenditures and working capital. The final amounts of the Notes are subject to market and other conditions, and may be materially different than expectations.

The Company expects the purchase price per share of its common stock in the share repurchases described above to equal the last reported sale price per share of its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange as of the date of the pricing of the Notes. The Company’s share repurchases referenced above could increase (or reduce the size of any decrease in) the market price of the Company’s common stock concurrently with or shortly after the pricing of the Notes, and could result in a higher effective conversion price for the Notes.

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”). The Notes, the related subsidiary guarantees and any shares of the Company’s common stock issuable upon conversion of the Notes 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.

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 anticipated terms of the Notes being offered, the completion, timing and size of the proposed offering and the intended use of the proceeds of the proposed offering. 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” or “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 proposed offering 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. Post may not consummate the proposed offering described in this press release and, if the proposed offering is consummated, cannot provide any assurances regarding the final terms of the offering or the Notes or 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 proposed offering 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
Matt Mainer
matt.mainer@postholdings.com
(314) 644-7618

 

FAQ

What is the amount of convertible senior notes Post Holdings is offering?

Post Holdings is offering $400 million in convertible senior notes.

What are the maturity and interest terms of the convertible notes?

The notes will mature on August 15, 2027, and will accrue interest payable semi-annually.

How does Post Holdings plan to use the proceeds from the note offering?

A portion will be used to repurchase up to $100 million of common stock, and the remainder for general corporate purposes.

What additional amount of notes can buyers purchase?

Initial buyers will have an option to purchase an additional $60 million in notes.

What is the risk associated with the convertible senior notes?

The notes are unsecured, which may pose a higher risk to investors.