EX-99.2 3 dp34447_ex9902.htm EXHIBIT 99.2
Exhibit 99.2
 
 


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CONAGRA FOODS AND RALCORP

November 27, 2012


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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.



 
 
 

 
 
 



TRANSACTION SUMMARY


*    ConAgra Foods to acquire Ralcorp Holdings for $90 per share in cash

--   Represents a 24.9% premium to Ralcorp's average closing price over last 30
     trading days

--   Implies equity value of $5.1 billion and enterprise value of approximately
     $6.8 billion, including assumed debt

*    Unanimously approved by both companies' Boards of Directors

*    Creates one of the largest packaged food companies in North America and the

largest North American private label packaged food business

*    Significant value creation opportunity

--   Strengthens ConAgra Foods' top-line and EPS growth potential over the long
     term

--   Provides expected run-rate cost synergies of approximately $225 million by
     the fourth full fiscal year post-closing

--   Expected to be accretive to EPS from Year 1(1)

*    Expected closing in first quarter of calendar year 2013, subject to
     regulatory approval and Ralcorp shareholder approval

(1)  Adjusted for items impacting comparability.



 
 
 

 
 
 


COMPELLING STRATEGIC AND FINANCIAL RATIONALE


*    Enhances ConAgra Foods' position as one of the largest packaged food
     companies in North America

--   Combined company will have net sales of approximately $18 billion and more
     than 36,000 employees

--   Strong platform across sales channels and price points; increased
     importance to customers and suppliers

*    Creates the clear leader in fast-growing North American private label food
     sector

--   Adds to ConAgra Foods' existing ~$950 million private label business to
     create the largest private label food manufacturer in North America with
     sales of approximately $4.5 billion

--   Capitalizes on long-term growth momentum of U.S. private label food

*    Enhances ConAgra Foods' position in attractive segments

--   Ralcorp is the private label leader in a number of large, growing segments

--   Leading offerings including cereal, pasta, crackers, jams, syrups and
     frozen waffles

--   Combined company will have minimal overlap between branded and private
     label offerings

*    Opportunity to leverage ConAgra Foods' CPG capabilities, and combined
     companies' operating capabilities, for profitable growth

*    Financially compelling, with significant value creation potential



 
 
 

 
 
 



OVERVIEW OF RALCORP HOLDINGS


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FY 2012 Net Sales = $4.3 billion


       Ralcorp Food Group ($3.2 billion or 74% of Sales)


Cereal Products (~25%)


*    Leader in private label ready-to-eat cereal and hot cereal

*    Natural / organic energy and nutrition bars



 Pasta (~20%)


*    No. 1 in private label dry pasta

*    Regional brands including

 Pennsylvania Dutch, Muellers and Golden Grain



        Snacks, Sauces and Spreads (~55%)


*    14 dry grocery categories

*    No. 1 in many segments



Frozen Bakery Products ($1.1 billion or 26%)


*    Retail: Private label griddle products and refrigerated dough

*    In-Store Bakery: Largest supplier of cookies and par-baked breads

 -- Including Lofthouse, the largest cookie brand in in-store bakery

*    Foodservice: Leading supplier of national Quick Service Restaurants,
     foodservice distributors and casual dining chains



     Ralcorp does business with virtually all of the top retailers in North
America, as well as many quick service restaurants and food distributors

Source: Ralcorp management estimates based on Fiscal Year 2012; excludes Post;
includes Refrigerated Dough.



 
 
 

 
 
 



PRIVATE LABEL REPRESENTS AN ATTRACTIVE GROWTH OPPORTUNITY


Private Label Outperformance vs. Branded (1)

Spread in Year-over-Year Dollar Sales Growth

Branded CAGR [] +3% Private Label CAGR [] +6%


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Private Label Share of Packaged Food $(2)


Switzerland                44%

United Kingdom             36%

Germany                    34%

Netherlands                33%

Spain                      32%

Belgium                    31%

Portugal                   26%

France                     24%

Denmark                    21%

Austria                    20%

U.S.                       18%

Ireland                    15%

Italy                      15%

(1)  Source: Nielsen. Reflects excess growth of private label vs. branded food
     in terms of year-over-year dollar sales growth.

(2)  Source: IRI report on Private Label from November 2012 for the U.S.;
     Euromonitor share of retail sales of packaged food (2012E) for all other
     countries.



 
 
 

 
 
 



RALCORP IS THE LEADER IN LARGE, GROWING SEGMENTS


Breakdown of Ralcorp Segments by Rank in Private Label


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                                     Ralcorp
                      Segment    Rank Among
                    Retail Sales Private Label
      Segments           ($bn)      Offerings
Ready-to-Eat Cereal      $9.5          #1
Crackers                  5.6          #1
Snack Nuts                3.5          #1
Pasta                     2.2          #1
Refrigerated Dough        1.9          #1
Peanut Butter             1.9          #1
Jams                      0.9          #1
Frozen Waffles            0.9          #1
Table Syrups              0.7          #1
5 Others(1)              --          #1
Cookies                   6.6          #2
Hot Cereal                1.2          #2

Source: Ralcorp estimates; segment retail sales per IRI Reviews -- Multi-Outlet
(October 7, 2012).

(1)  Includes Barbecue Sauce, Flavored Syrup, Mayonnaise, Mexican Sauces and
     Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups.



 
 
 

 
 
 



STRONG FIT WITH CONAGRA FOODS' CAPABILITIES PROVIDES SIGNIFICANT LONG-TERM
OPPORTUNITY


    Ralcorp Assets and Capabilities


*    Advantaged segment presence; private label share leadership position

*    Fast, efficient National Brand Equivalent emulation

*    Deep industry knowledge and relationships


  ConAgra Foods Assets and Capabilities


*    Shopper- and consumer-insight driven approach

*    Customer partnerships to drive growth

*    Focused, proactive Research, Quality and Innovation platform

*    Total Margin Management approach and supply chain productivity tools


  Strategic Partner of Choice for Customers


*    Top 5 supplier status with many key retail customers

*    Large scale and capabilities in a very fragmented private label sector

*    Leadership in attractive segments

*    Significant positions in large and fast-growing channels and retailers

*    Augment product capabilities at commercial customers


      Significant strategic growth opportunity from applying ConAgra Foods'
CPG capabilities to Ralcorp's leadership position in the very fragmented private
                                  label sector



 
 
 

 
 
 



BALANCED BRANDED, PRIVATE LABEL AND COMMERCIAL STRATEGY


          Combined Platform Will Add to ConAgra Foods' Overall Strength


*    ConAgra Foods is already operating effectively today with both branded and
     private label food; strategy of limited overlap

*    ConAgra Foods remains fully committed to its brands, still the largest part
     of our business

*    Ralcorp also enhances Commercial / Foodservice offerings and capabilities

*    ConAgra Foods' CPG capabilities add value to each business segment


ConAgra Foods' Pro Forma Sales Mix(1)


Private Label


Commercial / Foodservice


Branded


Total = ~$18bn


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Balanced portfolio focused on consistent delivery of results and serving
customer and consumer needs with scale and agility


(1)  LTM revenue mix.



 
 
 

 
 
 



KEY FINANCIAL ELEMENTS


  Strong Financial Returns


*    Enhanced topline growth potential over the long term

*    Expected to be accretive to EPS in Year 1, with increasing accretion over
     time as synergies phase in(1)

*    Continued strong operating cash flow generation expected


Value Creation from Attractive Synergies


*    Significant estimated cost synergies of approximately $225 million per year
     by Year 4

*    Supply chain / procurement efficiencies drive majority of synergies


Committed Financing


*    Transaction will be financed by cash on-hand, existing credit facilities
     and new borrowings

*    Committed to maintaining investment grade rating; currently expecting to
     issue equity of up to $350 million to increase flexibility

*    Near-term, expect to maintain annualized dividend of $1.00 per share and
     significantly reduce buybacks while prioritizing rapid de-leveraging


ConAgra Foods believes that acquiring  Ralcorp will strengthen its growth rates,
as well as cash flows, over the long term


(1)  Adjusted for items impacting comparability.



 
 
 

 
 
 



Strong Cost Synergy Opportunities


*    Attractive cost synergies contribute to strong value creation potential


Supply Chain


Procurement


*    Optimize common supply base

*    Leverage Commercial platform


Manufacturing


*    Network and manufacturing optimization

*    Implementation of ConAgra Foods efficiency programs


Logistics


*    Heavy / light load utilization increases

*    Warehouse optimization


Corporate Overhead / SGandA


*    Elimination of Ralcorp's public company expenses / duplicative costs


Annual cost synergies estimated to reach approximately $225 million by Year 4
(FY 2017)



 
 
 

 
 
 



CONAGRA FOODS IS WELL-POSITIONED TO CAPITALIZE ON THE RALCORP OPPORTUNITY


*    Organization is ready to execute and capitalize on this attractive
     opportunity


Transition and Integration Capabilities


*    Significant experience managing transition from a holding company built
     through many acquisitions to one true operating company

*    Successfully road-tested, evolved and enhanced integration capabilities
     across five acquisitions over the last 12 months


Appropriate Resources to Ensure Strong Execution


*    Fully-engaged, dedicated internal team supplemented with external resources

*    Leverage leadership from both ConAgra Foods and Ralcorp across functional
     areas


 Continued Focus on Existing Businesses


*    Clear, balanced strategy across Branded, Private Label and Commercial

*    Team will remain focused on driving performance of existing businesses



 
 
 

 
 
 



KEY TAKEAWAYS


*    Transaction creates one of the largest packaged food companies in North
     America, with net sales of approximately $18 billion

*    With Ralcorp, ConAgra Foods will have a stronger growth profile as the
     leader in private label food, an attractive growth sector with long-term
     momentum

*    Product offerings will be among the most attractive in the food industry

*    Balanced portfolio of brands, private label and commercial expected to
     position ConAgra Foods as the strategic partner of choice to our customers

*    Meaningful upside potential from leveraging ConAgra Foods' large CPG
     capabilities in the private label segment

*    Significant value creation potential from portfolio momentum, attractive
     cost synergy opportunities and strong cash flow generation



 
 
 

 
 
 



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