M&A Deal Summary

Energizer Acquires Spectrum Brands Holdings - Global Auto Care Business

On November 15, 2018, Energizer acquired automotive company Spectrum Brands Holdings - Global Auto Care Business from Spectrum Brands for 1.3B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Energizer’s 1st transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Energizer’s 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Energizer’s 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Energizer’s 1st transaction in Ohio.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-11-15
Target Spectrum Brands Holdings - Global Auto Care Business
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Energizer
Sellers(s) Spectrum Brands
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 1.3B USD

Target

Spectrum Brands Holdings - Global Auto Care Business

Vandalia, Ohio, United States
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. - Global Auto Care Business is a wholesaler of auto accessories based in Vandalia, Ohio.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Energizer

St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Category Company
Founded 2015
Sector Consumer Products
Employees5,500
Revenue 3.0B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Energizer's corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.
Entrance to Energizer's corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.

Energizer is a consumer goods company operating globally in the broad categories of household and personal care products. Energizer offers solutions in portable power, lighting, wet shave and personal grooming, skin care, feminine care and infant care. Energizer was founded in 2015 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 7
Sector (Automotive) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 4 of 4
State (Ohio) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 7 of 7
Year (2018) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-01-16 Spectrum Brands Holdings - Global Battery & Portable Lighting Business

Middleton, Wisconsin, United States

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. - Global Battery & Portable Lighting Business has a longstanding history, global footprint and diversified range of products including alkaline, carbon zinc, hearing aid and nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries as well as battery chargers and portable lighting products.

Buy $2.0B

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Spectrum Brands

Middleton, Wisconsin, United States
Category Company
Sector Consumer Products
Employees12,100
Revenue 2.9B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Spectrum Brands is a diversified consumer products company and a supplier of consumer batteries, residential locksets, residential builders’ hardware and faucets, shaving and grooming products, personal care products, small household appliances, specialty pet supplies, lawn and garden and home pest control products, and personal insect repellents. Spectrum Brands is based in Middleton, Wisconsin.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 4
Sector (Automotive) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 4
State (Ohio) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 4
Year (2018) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-07-13 HRG Group

New York, New York, United States

HRG Group, Inc. is a diversified holding company seeking to acquire and to grow attractive businesses that generate sustainable free cash flow. The company operates in Consumer Products, Insurance, Energy, and Financial Services. HRG Group was founded in 1954 and is based in New York.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-04-22 Foundation Wellness

Wadsworth, Ohio, United States

Foundation Wellness is a specialty designer and manufacturer of branded and private label orthotic solutions, including footbeds/insoles, foot care products, orthopedic braces, sports support, and ergonomic safety products. Foundation Wellness was founded in 1934 and is based in Wadsworth, Ohio.

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