Brandtree

When did Spectrum Brands buy and sell its brands?

Spectrum Brands has completed 0 recorded acquisitions and 1 divestiture or spin-off, spanning 2019 to 2019.

DateTypeAssetsCounterpartyValue
Jan 2019DivestitureRayovac and VartaEnergizer Holdings$2bn

2019

Divestiture closed

Energizer Holdings acquires Rayovac and Varta

Energizer bought the Rayovac and Varta consumer battery businesses from Spectrum Brands, consolidating three of the largest battery brands in North America and Europe under one owner. European regulators required Energizer to divest the Varta business in several markets before clearing the deal.

Value
$2bn
Regulatory
None recorded

Brands Spectrum Brands once owned

Ownership recorded here as having ended, whether or not a deal record with a filing behind it exists for the transfer.

BrandOwned fromUntilOwner today
Armor All Jun 2010 Jan 2019 Energizer Holdings
STP Jun 2010 Jan 2019 Energizer Holdings
Rayovac Jan 2005 Jan 2019 Energizer Holdings
Varta Jan 2005 Jan 2019 Energizer Holdings