1029506--11/29/2007--RALCORP_HOLDINGS_INC

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Continued increases in the cost of commodities could negatively impact profits. Higher energy costs could negatively impact profits. The Company may not be able to effectively manage the growth from acquisitions or continue to make acquisitions at the rate at which we have been acquiring in the past. The integration of the Company s and Post s businesses may not be successful or anticipated benefits from the merger may not be realized. Significant private label competitive activity can lead to price declines. Our inability to successfully manage the price gap between our private-label products and those of our branded competitors may adversely affect our results of operation. Loss of one of the Company s significant customers may adversely affect our results of operations. Unsuccessful implementation of business strategies to reduce costs may adversely affect our results of operations. We may be unable to anticipate changes in consumer preferences and trends, which could result in decreased demand for our products. Changes in weather conditions, natural disasters and other events beyond our control can adversely affect our results of operations. The Company competes in mature categories with strong competition. The termination or expiration of current co-manufacturing arrangements could reduce our sales volume and adversely affect our results of operations. We have a substantial amount of indebtedness which could limit financing and other options. The agreements governing our credit facilities impose restrictions on our business. Changing currency exchange rates may adversely affect earnings and financial position. If our assessments and assumptions about commodity prices, as well as ingredient and other prices, prove to be incorrect in connection with our hedging or forward-buy efforts or planning cycles, our costs may be greater than anticipated and our financial results could be adversely affected. Consolidation among the retail grocery and foodservice industries may hurt profit margins. Ownership of Vail Resorts creates a risk to the Company s earnings. Labor strikes or work stoppages by our employees could harm our business. Impairment in the carrying value of goodwill or other intangibles could negatively impact the Company s net worth. Product liability or recalls could result in significant and unexpected costs to the Company. New laws or regulations could adversely affect our business. The bankruptcy or insolvency of a significant customer could negatively impact profits. The Company may experience losses or be subject to increased funding and expenses to its qualified pension plan, which could negatively impact profits.

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