"Annie's faced similar issues related to the timing of its trade promotion/spending in 1Q14. However, after an initial 20+ percent decline, [Annie's] recovered within 30 days, before being acquired by [ General Mills ] at an attractive valuation." But Wedbush analyst Phil Terpolilli said takeout speculation for Hain is "fully subdued" given Hain's fragmented brand base. He expects it could take at least six to 12 months for the accounting-related issues to subside based on two recent examples in the sector, Keurig Green Mountain and Diamond Foods (which was ultimately acquired by Snyder's-Lance ). Citing "limited conviction" that Hain shares offer much potential to rise, Terpolilli lowered Hain's rating to neutral from outperform. Both Hain's chief financial officer and chief accounting officer have left in recent months, Terpolilli said.