Post Expects Stronger Nutrition Business Value To Emerge On Its Own, Plans IPO
Executive Summary
Planned IPO of 25% of shares in nutrition business targets unlocking value currently held down by Post's other units. Its competitors in cereal space as well as firms across broader food industry also may determine their acquired nutritional businesses could be higher valued operating separately.
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