UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Filed by Ralcorp Holdings, Inc.
Pursuant to Rule 14a-6(b)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Commission File No.: 1-12619
The following is a list of frequently asked questions that was distributed to employees of Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. on November 27, 2012.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This document and the exhibits hereto contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are sometimes identified by the use of terms and phrases such as “believe,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “project,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “can,” “may,” or similar expressions elsewhere in this document. 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, including but not limited to the ability of the parties to consummate the proposed merger and the satisfaction of the conditions precedent to consummation of the proposed merger. These factors and risks include, but are not limited to, the strategic opportunity and perceived value to Ralcorp’s shareholders of the proposed merger, general economic conditions, accuracy of certain accounting assumptions, changes in actual or forecasted cash flows, competitive pressures, future sales volume, significant increases in the costs of certain commodities, timely implementation of price increases, successful execution of cost saving strategies, changes in tax laws, integration risks associated with recent acquisitions, changes in weighted average shares for diluted EPS, increases in transportation costs, and other financial, operational, and legal risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in Ralcorp’s and ConAgra’s cautionary statements contained in their respective filings with the SEC, such as their respective Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Reports on Form 10-K. The forward-looking statements included in this document are made only as of the date hereof. Ralcorp disclaims and does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement in this document except as required by law.
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FAQ for Ralcorp Employees
1. What was announced today?
2. Why are ConAgra Foods and Ralcorp combining?
3. Who is ConAgra Foods?
4. What are the benefits of this transaction for employees?
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5. Will this announcement have an immediate effect on day-to-day operations at Ralcorp?
6. Will there be any changes to employee compensation, benefits and plans?
7. Who will lead the combined company?
8. What will happen to Ralcorp’s headquarters?
9. What is the labor integration process?
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10. When will the transaction be completed?
11. What should I say if contacted by people outside of the company?
12. Who can I contact if I have more questions?
Additional Information and Where to Find It
Ralcorp intends to file with the SEC a proxy statement in connection with the proposed merger. The definitive proxy statement will be sent or given to the shareholders of Ralcorp and will contain important information about the proposed merger and related matters. RALCORP SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT CAREFULLY WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE. The proxy statement and other relevant materials (when they become available), and any other documents filed by Ralcorp with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website, at www.sec.gov. In addition, security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement from Ralcorp by contacting Investor Relations by mail at Attention: Investor Relations, 800 Market Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63101.
Participants in the Solicitation
Ralcorp and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Ralcorp shareholders in connection with the proposed merger. Information about Ralcorp’s directors and executive officers is set forth in its proxy statement for its 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on January 13, 2012, and its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2011, which was filed with the SEC on December 14, 2011 and on September 12, 2012. These documents are available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, and by mail at Attention: Investor Relations, 800 Market Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63101, or by going to Ralcorp’s Investor Relations page on its corporate website at www.ralcorp.com. Additional information regarding the interests of participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed merger will be included in the proxy statement that Ralcorp intends to file with the SEC.
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