date:Mar 24, 2014
s include only 27 days of contribution from Ralcorp because of the date of the acquisition. Operating profit for this segment was $45 million as reported and $66 million adjusted for items impacting comparability; the increase over prior-year amounts reflects the acquisition.
As previously discussed, profitability for the Private Brands segment is below plan this fiscal year in part due to sales force and supply chain transition issues, as well as pricing actions implemented in response to comp