Post Holdings
Post Holdings[edit | edit source]
Post Holdings, Inc. is an American consumer packaged goods holding company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The company was founded in 2012 and operates in the food industry, primarily focusing on the production and distribution of ready-to-eat cereals, refrigerated foods, and other food products.
History[edit | edit source]
Post Holdings was established as a spin-off from Ralcorp Holdings in 2012. The company was created to focus on the branded food business, while Ralcorp continued to operate in the private label sector. Since its inception, Post Holdings has expanded its portfolio through various acquisitions, including the purchase of MOM Brands in 2015 and Weetabix Limited in 2017.
Business Segments[edit | edit source]
Post Holdings operates through several business segments:
Post Consumer Brands[edit | edit source]
This segment is responsible for the production and marketing of ready-to-eat cereals. It includes well-known brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats, Grape-Nuts, and Fruity Pebbles.
Refrigerated Food[edit | edit source]
The refrigerated food segment includes the production of egg products, sausage, and cheese. This segment was significantly expanded with the acquisition of Michael Foods in 2014.
Active Nutrition[edit | edit source]
This segment focuses on products that cater to health-conscious consumers, including protein shakes, bars, and powders. Brands under this segment include Premier Protein and Dymatize.
Private Brands[edit | edit source]
Post Holdings also operates in the private label sector, producing a variety of food products for other companies to sell under their own brand names.
Acquisitions[edit | edit source]
Post Holdings has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions. Some notable acquisitions include:
- MOM Brands (2015) - This acquisition expanded Post's cereal offerings and increased its market share in the cereal industry.
- Weetabix Limited (2017) - This acquisition marked Post's entry into the international cereal market, particularly in the United Kingdom.
- Bob Evans Farms (2017) - This acquisition added a range of refrigerated side dishes and sausage products to Post's portfolio.
Corporate Governance[edit | edit source]
Post Holdings is led by a board of directors and an executive management team. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "POST."
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