H. J. Heinz Company http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/H_J_Heinz_Company-1007855 Friday, July 25, 2008 6:34:30 PM 1007855 H. J. Heinz Company en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/659981spcred/659981normThe latest Full Report from S&Pglobal7/16/2008 6:25:00 PM400Full Report659981United StatesPackaged Foods & MeatsCanadaEurope, Middle East, AfricaPacificUnited StatesGlobal IssuersCorporationsConsumer ProductsFull ReportPortfolio of brands with solid market positions and leading market shares; Good geographic diversity; and Branded products that generate relatively stable operating margins. Exposure to volatile costs of ingredients and high commodity costs; Highly competitive nature of the packaged foods market; and Moderate leverage for the rating category as a result of shareholder-friendly initiatives and a historically aggressive acquisition strategy. The ratings on H.J. Heinz Co. reflect its broad, strong portfolio of branded products, geographic diversity, and participation in the relatively stable packaged and processed food industry. These factors are somewhat offset by credit measures that are at the low end of the rating category medians because of high levels of share repurchases and a legacy of debt-financed acquisitions. Pittsburgh-basedUSA42307E42307442307J42307K42307N42307L42307M42307Q30202030 302020 3020 30Heinz (H.J.) Co.101081CANEUROMIDAFRPACUSAHNZFULLGLOBISSCORPConsumerCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/659982spcred/659982normThe latest Summary from S&Pglobal7/16/2008 6:25:00 PM175Summary659982United StatesPackaged Foods & MeatsCanadaEurope, Middle East, AfricaPacificUnited StatesGlobal IssuersCorporationsConsumer ProductsSummaryThe ratings on H.J. Heinz Co. reflect its broad, strong portfolio of branded products, geographic diversity, and participation in the relatively stable packaged and processed food industry. These factors are somewhat offset by credit measures that are at the low end of the rating category medians because of high levels of share repurchases and a legacy of debt-financed acquisitions. Pittsburgh-based Heinz, a worldwide supplier of processed food products, focuses on three categories: ketchup and sauces (41% of sales for fiscal year ended April 30, 2008), meals and snacks (45% of fiscal 2008 sales), and infant food (11% of fiscal 2008 sales). Its major brands include Heinz, Ore-Ida, and Smart Ones, and its top 15 brands (each of which exceeds $100USA42307E42307442307J42307K42307N42307L42307M42307Q30202030 302020 3020 30Heinz (H.J.) Co.101081CANEUROMIDAFRPACUSAHNZSUMMARYGLOBISSCORPConsumerCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/PR_158998_600059220moodys/PR_158998_600059220htmlGlobal Credit Research Rating Action ## JUL #### Rating Action: H.J. Heinz Finance Company Moody's assigns Baa# to Heinz notes; Ba# to preferred stock New York, July ##, #### -- Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") assigned a Baa#...7/11/2008 12:32:21 AMhtmlH.J. Heinz Finance CompanyH.J. Heinz CompanyH.J. Heinz Company; H.J. Heinz Finance Company600059220365000150.0000NewsRating ActionPR_158998_600059220Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/425876_pr_framefitch/425876_pr_framehtmlFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.H. J. Heinz B.V.H. J. Heinz CompanyH. J. Heinz Company of Canada Ltd.H. J. Heinz Finance CompanyH.J. Heinz Finance UK Plc80092137800923538009235480092355800923567/10/2008 2:16:24 PM01000000010300000103010085Press ReleaseHNZ425876_pr_frameCredit & Investment ResearchFitchResearchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/BW-0001-26574124newstex/BW-0001-26574124xml Jul. ##, #### (Business Wire) -- Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings of H.J. Heinz Company (Heinz) and its subsidiaries, as follows: H.J. Heinz Co. and H.J. Heinz Finance Co. --Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) 'BBB'; --Bank...040000000401900009000000090150000400900004009001040160000401601804016047040160087/10/2008 1:22:22 PM18000000180240001800900018003000Business WireBW-0001-26574124H.J. HEINZ COMPANY THIRDHEINZ H J COHNZHNZ PRNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PRN-0005-26572931newstex/PRN-0005-26572931xml YORK, Pa., Jul. ##, #### (PRNewswire delivered by Newstex) -- For an unprecedented third straight year, Graham Packaging Company, L.P., was honored by the H. J. Heinz Company as its Supplier of the Year in the packaging category. Graham...0400000004016000040160057/10/2008 12:25:03 PM18000000180060001801600018020000PR Newswire USPRN-0005-26572931H.J. HEINZ COMPANY THIRDHEINZ H J COHNZHNZ PRNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/658766spcred/658766normThe latest News from S&Pglobal7/9/2008 6:24:00 PM100News658766United StatesPackaged Foods & MeatsCanadaEurope, Middle East, AfricaPacificUnited StatesGlobal IssuersCorporationsConsumer ProductsNewsNEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) July 9, 2008—Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said today it assigned its preliminary 'BBB' senior unsecured debt rating to Pittsburgh, Pa.-based H.J. Heinz Co.'s Rule 415 shelf registration. The new shelf has an indeterminate aggregate initial offering amount and number of debt securities. At the same time, Standard&Poor's also assigned its 'BBB' rating to the company's proposed $500 million senior unsecured notes due 2013. These notes will be issued under Heinz's new shelf registration for debt securities. Proceeds from this debt issuance will be used for general corporate purposes, including repayment of commercial paper. Standard&Poor's also assigned its 'BB+' rating to subsidiary Heinz Finance Co.'s proposed $350 million voting cumulative preferredUSA42307E42307442307J42307K42307N42307L42307M42307Q30202030 302020 3020 30Heinz (H.J.) Co.101081CANEUROMIDAFRPACUSAHNZNEWSUSA42305U42305W42305T42307T30202030 302020 3020 30Heinz (H.J.) Finance Co.350800USAGLOBISSCORPConsumerCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/71271cs/71271norm Heinz #Q## Tearsheet Following the rancorous battle by Nelson Peltz to secure two seats on HNZ's board, HNZ has enjoyed a pleasant turnaround behind positive pricing actions, increased marketing investments, cost cutting initiatives,...71271603YesC21Tearsheet193tearsheets/premium87/7/2008 12:07:22 PM15071271Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightsFRANCE - HJ Heinz Co of the US planned to acquire Benedicta, a Paris-based manufacturer and wholesaler of sauces and mayonnaise. Terms were not disclosed. 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Terms were notdisclosed. The transaction wassubject to normal regulatoryand Works Council approval.FRANCE - HJ Heinz Co of the US planned to acquire Benedicta, a Paris-based manufacturer and wholesaler of sauces and mayonnaise. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction was subject to normal regulatory and Works Council approval.FRANCE - HJ Heinz Co of the US planned to acquire Benedicta, a Paris-based manufacturerand wholesaler of sauces and mayonnaise. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction wassubject to normal regulatory and Works Council approval.FRANCE - HJ Heinz Co of the US planned to acquire Benedicta, a Paris-based manufacturer and wholesaler of sauces and mayonnaise. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction was subject to normalregulatory and Works Council approval.FRANCE - HJ Heinz Co of the US planned to acquire Benedicta, a Paris-based manufacturer and wholesaler of sauces and mayonnaise. Termswere not disclosed. 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Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Archer-Daniels-Midland CompanyBunge LtdCampbell Soup CompanyCargill Inc.ConAgra Foods Inc.Corn Products International, Inc.Del Monte Foods CompanyDole Food Company, Inc.Flowers Foods, Inc.General Mills, Inc.H. J. Heinz CompanyHormel Foods CorporationKellogg CompanyKraft Foods Inc.Sara Lee CorporationTyson Foods, Inc.80089230800901068009028680090504800906098009061380090953800910708009111780092137803614508036154180417179804561688066322480753756816976656/17/2008 6:31:00 PM0103000001030100010301010103010201040000275Special ReportADMBGCAGCPBCPODLMFLOGISHNZHRLKKFTSLETSN390212_report_frameCredit & Investment ResearchFitchResearchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/70594cs/70594norm Consumer/Retail #H May Short Interest Report Short interest shares for the Grocers increased #.#% in #H May, following a ##.#% surge in #H May.  With a shaky economy, rising food inflation and skyrocketing fuel prices pressuring the...42High Yield6/12/2008 8:04:37 PM150We look to the most recent release of short interest data to gauge developing sentiment in the markets for Retailers, Grocers, and Food & Beverage, and Consumer Products names in our coverage universe.705942810YesD0Article2148442194587515519178370919514912111138131139172314542040907889965092512961424191190102629120818428204519326corphy6691759Short Interest54Euro Markets Issuers70594Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/MCOM-0004-25638278newstex/MCOM-0004-25638278xml May ##, #### (M# Communications Ltd. delivered by Newstex) -- Producer and marketer of convenience foods H. J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) on ## May reported results for fiscal ####.Sales for the year increased by ##% to USD##.#bn, as...0400000004016000040160010401601804016048040160035/30/2008 5:15:20 AM180000001800400018008000M2 EquityBitesMCOM-0004-25638278H.J. HEINZ COMPANY THIRDHEINZ H J COHNZHNZ PRNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/69953cs/69953norm Heinz #Q##: Emerges With New Growth Plan HNZ reported an ##.#% increase in total sales to $#.## billion and a #.#% gain in adjusted EBITDA to $### million in #Q##. Organic sales continued its positive momentum, with growth of #.#%...699532106YesD0Article193corp86954Euro Markets Issuers68Earnings Reports - Industrials/Consumer5/30/2008 12:05:49 AM150HNZ capped off its Superior Value & Growth Plan with a strong 4Q08 performance. More of the same strategies are expected under a new FY09-FY10 High Performance plan. Although operations remain strong, risks remain from the Peltz camp.69953Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1846243ccbn/T1846243norm... - H.J. Heinz Company - VP, IR Good morning, everyone. Good morning. Shall we get started? I'm Meg Nollen, Vice President Investor Relations for the H.J. Heinz Company. I would like to welcome everyone today to our #### investor forum. For those of you attending today's session, all of your conference materials are included in the folder in front of you. Each presentation is separated by a tab and denoted by speaker and is numbered to coincide with today's agenda. The agenda in the front of your folder, right behind it are speaker bios and our new statistical summary pages which include five years of financial and operating history. For those of you on the simultaneous listen-only call or webcast the presentation and stat pages ... 5/29/2008 11:04:00 AMH.J. Heinz Company54.0000FinalQ4 2008 H.J. Heinz Company Earnings Conference Call and Analyst and Investor Meeting TranscriptHNZ8:00am ETTranscriptT1846243Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/BW-0001-25611723newstex/BW-0001-25611723xml May ##, #### (Business Wire) -- H. J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) today reported strong earnings and sales growth for Fiscal #### as annual sales eclipsed $## billion for the first time in the Company's history. Earnings per share rose...01000000010210000600000006004000040000000401600004016001040160480401601804016003040100000401000104007000040070030401300004013002040090000400900404009002140000001402400014024002080030005/29/2008 8:23:32 AM180000001800400018020000180030001800800018002000190000001900100019002000190020071900200419002012190020181900201319002009Business WireBW-0001-25611723H.J. HEINZ COMPANY THIRDHEINZ H J COWILLIAM R JOHNSONHNZHNZ PRNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/421747_pr_framefitch/421747_pr_framehtmlFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Altria Group, Inc.British American Tobacco plcCampbell Soup CompanyConAgra Foods Inc.Corn Products International, Inc.Darden Restaurants, Inc.Del Monte Foods CompanyDole Food Company, Inc.Flowers Foods, Inc.General Mills, Inc.H. J. Heinz CompanyHormel Foods CorporationKellogg CompanyKraft Foods Inc.Loews CorporationMcDonald's CorporationPepsiCo, Inc.Reynolds American, Inc.Sara Lee CorporationThe Coca-Cola Company80088979800892308008993080090089800901068009017380090286800905048009060980090953800910708009111280091117800911328009144180092137803596028036145080361541804171798054232581697665831488145/27/2008 2:15:00 PM0100000001030000010301000103010101030102010301030104000085Press ReleaseBATSCAGCPBCPODLMDRIFLOGISHNZHRLKKFTKOLTRMCDMOPEPRAISLE421747_pr_frameCredit & Investment ResearchFitchResearchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/69197cs/69197norm Consumer/Retail: #H April Short Interest Report Total short interest for the Consumer Products names increased #.#% versus the mid-April reading. Results were mixed within the names, with roughly equal numbers of companies showing increased...691972700YesD0Article4421952148155194517837191470987591211113813113917231454204090889965092512961424191190102629428181208204526corphy17869659Short Interest54Euro Markets Issuers42High Yield5/13/2008 1:04:57 AM150We look to the most recent release of short interest data to gauge developing sentiment in the markets for Retailers, Grocers, and Food & Beverage, and Consumer Products names in our coverage universe.19369197Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/BW-0001-25126639newstex/BW-0001-25126639xml ST. LOUIS, May #, #### (Business Wire) -- William R. Johnson, chairman, president and chief executive officer of H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ), has been elected to Emerson's (NYSE:EMR) board of directors, it was announced today by David...09000000090150001100000011006000040000000401600004016008040160025/8/2008 2:15:28 PM18000000180070001801200019000000190020001900201319002004190020091900100019001021Business WireBW-0001-25126639EMERSON ELECTRIC COH.J. HEINZ COMPANY THIRDHEINZ H J CODAVID N FARRWILLIAM R JOHNSONEMRHNZHNZ PRNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/68099cs/68099norm Food & Beverage Review: Navigating the Corn Maze While rising input costs continue to dominate headlines, companies have worked to overcome the headwind by successful price increases, cost savings initiatives and new product innovations...0YesD680996648Article26195193629454113844219459961296190191102corp/reportshy86949M&A Activity54Euro Markets Issuers42High Yield4/23/2008 3:05:39 AM150As we approach the start of the 1Q08 earnings season, we review 4Q07 trends. With an increasingly difficult commodity cost environment, we discuss how companies have navigated through the headwind to maintain stable credit profiles.68099Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/67888cs/67888norm Consumer/Retail #H March Short Interest Report Total short interest for the Retailers in our universe gained #.#% versus the mid-March reading, as the outlook for the economy continues to point to a slowdown. Short interest shares...678882462YesD0Article195144421551945178371970981587591211113813113917231454204090889965092512961424191190102629428181208204519326corphy17869659Short Interest54Euro Markets Issuers42High Yield4/16/2008 2:05:34 AM150We look to the most recent release of short interest data to gauge developing sentiment in the markets for Retailers, Grocers, and Food & Beverage, and Consumer Products names in our coverage universe.67888Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSights