M&A Deal Summary

Spectrum Brands Acquires HRG Group

On July 13, 2018, Spectrum Brands acquired diversified company HRG Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Spectrum Brands’ 1st transaction in the Diversified sector.
  • This is Spectrum Brands’ 13th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Spectrum Brands’ 1st transaction in New York.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-07-13
Target HRG Group
Sector Diversified
Buyer(s) Spectrum Brands
Deal Type Merger

Target

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.

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Buyer

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 17 of 21
Sector (Diversified) 1 of 1
Type (Merger) 1 of 1
State (New York) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 13 of 16
Year (2018) 1 of 1
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.

Sell $2.0B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-11-15 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.

Sell $1.3B
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