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Published on 4/27/2009 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily and Prospect News Private Placement Daily.

New Issue: Ralcorp makes upsized $100 million private placement of 10-, 12-year notes

By Paul A. Harris

St. Louis, April 27 - Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. privately placed an upsized $100 million amount of senior notes in two tranches, according to a market source.

The deal, which doubled from the $50 million which the St. Louis-based conglomerate initially launched, came in tranches of 10-year notes, which priced at Treasuries plus 450 basis points, and 12-year notes, which came at Treasuries plus 455 bps.

SPP Capital was the placement agent.

Ralcorp is viewed as an NAIC-2 issuer by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Ralcorp produces a variety of store brand foods that are sold under the individual labels of various grocery, mass merchandise and drug store retailers. In addition, Ralcorp holds a 21.5% interest in Vail Resorts, Inc.

Issuer:Ralcorp Holdings, Inc.
Amount:$100 million, increased from $50 million
Security description:Senior notes
NAIC Level:2
Call protection:Non-callable
Placement agent:SPP Capital
10-year notes
Maturity:10 years
Spread:Treasuries plus 450 bps
12-year notes
Maturity:12 years
Spread:Treasuries plus 455 bps

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