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DISCLAIMER
This communication includes forward -looking statements within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward -looking
statements are based on ConAgra Foods' current expectations and are subject to
uncertainty and changes in circumstances. These forward -looking statements
include, among others, statements regarding expected synergies and benefits of a
potential combination of ConAgra Foods and Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. ("Ralcorp"),
expectations about future business plans, prospective performance and
opportunities, regulatory approvals, and the expected timing of the completion
of the transaction. These forward -looking statements may be identified by the
use of such words as "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "potential,"
"should" or similar words. There is no assurance that the potential transaction
will be consummated, and there are a number of risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward -looking
statements made herein. These risks and uncertainties include the timing to
consummate a potential transaction between ConAgra Foods and Ralcorp; the
ability and timing to obtain required regulatory approvals; ConAgra Foods'
ability to realize the synergies contemplated by a potential transaction;
ConAgra Foods' ability to promptly and effectively integrate the businesses of
Ralcorp and ConAgra Foods; the availability and prices of raw materials,
including any negative effects caused by inflation and adverse weather
conditions; the effectiveness of its product pricing, including any pricing
actions and promotional changes; future economic circumstances; industry
conditions; ConAgra Foods' ability to execute its operating and restructuring
plans; the success of ConAgra Foods' innovation, marketing, including increased
marketing investments, and cost-saving initiatives; the competitive environment
and related market conditions; operating efficiencies; the ultimate impact of
ConAgra Foods' product recalls; access to capital; ConAgra Foods' success in
effectively and efficiently integrating its acquisitions, actions of governments
and regulatory factors affecting ConAgra Foods' businesses, including the
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; the amount and timing of repurchases
of ConAgra Foods' common stock, if any; and other risks and uncertainties
discussed in ConAgra Foods' filings with the SEC, including its most recent
annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K.
Investors and security holders are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
these forward -looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this
communication. ConAgra Foods does not undertake any obligation to update its
forward -looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of
this communication.
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