Type: Public
On the web: http://www.spectrumbrands.com
Employees: 5,900
Employee growth: (3.3%)

And you will know them by their trail of brands. Spectrum Brands makes and markets products sold under some of the most recognizable names in the world. They include batteries (Rayovac and VARTA), pet foods and supplies (Tetra, Marineland, Dingo), personal care (Remington), and garden care (Spectracide, Cutter, Hot Shot). Its small appliances unit includes such notable brands as Stanley Black & Decker, George Foreman, Toastmaster, and Farberware. Spectrum Brands markets its products in some 120 countries and is a leader in the sale of rechargeable batteries and hearing aid batteries to manufacturers. It makes more than half of its sales in the US. Harbinger Capital owns about a 54% stake in the company.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending September, 2011:
Sales: $3,186.9M
One year growth: 24.1%
Net income: ($74.6)M

Officers:
Interim Chairman: David M. Maura
Director; CEO and President, Global Batteries and Personal Care, Home and Garden: David R. (Dave) Lumley
EVP, CFO, Chief Accounting Officer and Director: Anthony L. (Tony) Genito

Competitors:
Central Garden & Pet
Energizer Holdings
Procter & Gamble

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