UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 20, 2009
RALCORP HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Missouri | 1-12619 | 43-1766315 |
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 800 Market Street, Suite 2900 Saint Louis, MO | 63101 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 314-877-7000
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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| Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. |
On May 20, 2009, Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. (“Ralcorp”) announced that Charles G. Huber, Jr., will be promoted to President of Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products, Ralcorp’s frozen foods division. Mr. Huber is currently serving as General Counsel and Secretary for Ralcorp and has been in that role since October 2003. Mr Huber has worked in the legal department at Ralcorp and Ralston Purina Company, Ralcorp’s former parent company, for over twenty years. Mr. Huber will retain his status as a Corporate Vice President of Ralcorp.
While Mr. Huber’s successor is being selected, he will remain in his current position and Kevin Hunt, Co-Chief Executive Officer and President of Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. and Chief Executive Officer and President of Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products, will continue serving as interim President of Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products.
A press release announcing the appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
| Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release dated May 20, 2009. |
| 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 thereunto duly authorized.
RALCORP HOLDINGS, INC. | |
| (Registrant) |
| Date: May 22, 2009 | By: /s/ T. G. Granneman |
| T. G. Granneman | |
| Duly Authorized Signatory and | |
| Chief Accounting Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | Description |
| Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release dated May 20, 2009 |