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Energizer Board Appoints Nneka L. Rimmer To Board Of Directors

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Friday, July 27, 2018
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ST. LOUIS, July 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ENR) ("Energizer") today announced that its Board of Directors appointed Nneka L. Rimmer as a new independent director to its Board, effective immediately.

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  • ST. LOUIS, July 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ENR) ("Energizer") today announced that its Board of Directors appointed Nneka L. Rimmer as a new independent director to its Board, effective immediately.
  • "Nneka Rimmer is an experienced business leader who excels at building brands and driving business performance," said Pat Mulcahy, Chairman of the Board at Energizer.
  • "We are excited to have Nneka join our Board andlook forward to her contributions to support Energizer's long term strategies."
  • Ms. Rimmer received her BS in Chemical Engineering from Stanford University and her MBA and JD from Northwestern University.

Purina Dog Chow Launches 'Service Dog Salute' Campaign To Donate Up To $500,000 For Veterans And Service Dogs Through Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation

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Monday, July 9, 2018
Pets, Dogs, Food and drink, Subspecies of Canis lupus, Ralston Purina, Chow Chow, Dog Chow, Chow, Nestlé Purina PetCare, Dog meat, Service dog

Dog Chow continues its military commitment this summer with the launch of the Dog Chow Service Dog Salute campaign.

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  • Dog Chow continues its military commitment this summer with the launch of the Dog Chow Service Dog Salute campaign.
  • With the help of dog owners, from now until Veterans Day, Dog Chow will donate up to $500,000 to Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) in support of their veterans program.
  • "Dog Chow has long been a supporter of our servicemen and women," said Arik Frankel, Marketing Director for Purina Dog Chow.
  • For more information about the Dog Chow Service Dog Salute campaign and ways to get involved, visit www.DogChow.com/Service .

Energizer Holdings, Inc. and Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. Announce Intention to File for Merger Review with the European Commission Regarding Energizer's Proposed Acquisition of Spectrum Brands' Battery and Portable Lighting Business

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Thursday, June 7, 2018
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ST. LOUIS and MIDDLETON, Wis., June 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ENR) ("Energizer") and Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB) ("Spectrum Brands") today announced they intend to file for merger review with the European Commission regarding Energizer's proposed acquisition of Spectrum Brands' Battery and Portable Lighting Business.

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  • ST. LOUIS and MIDDLETON, Wis., June 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ENR) ("Energizer") and Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB) ("Spectrum Brands") today announced they intend to file for merger review with the European Commission regarding Energizer's proposed acquisition of Spectrum Brands' Battery and Portable Lighting Business.
  • Energizer and Spectrum Brands are working with the Commission, as well as other regulators around the world, to obtain the necessary approvals to complete the transaction.
  • Both parties continue to expect the transaction to close in the second half of calendar 2018.
  • In fiscal 2017, Spectrum Brands Holdings generated net sales from continuing operations of approximately $3.0 billion.

Alliant Expands Leadership in Sales, Account Management & Digital Platforms Teams

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Thursday, May 24, 2018
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Jon Rubin joined Alliant as Senior Vice President of Sales & Client Engagement with responsibility for business development, account management and client service.

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  • Jon Rubin joined Alliant as Senior Vice President of Sales & Client Engagement with responsibility for business development, account management and client service.
  • He started his career in brand management at Ralston Purina, and transitioned to sales management and database marketing at News Corporation, in its News America Marketing division.
  • For more information and quotes, see the announcement about Jon on the Alliant blog .
  • Matt Frattaroli became Vice President of Digital Platforms, where he will lead Alliant's rapidly expanding digital solutions business.

Purina Inaugurates New Pet Food Distribution Center in Hartwell, Georgia

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Monday, May 21, 2018
Food and drink, Pets, Food industry, Ralston Purina, Purina One, Beneful, Purina, Friskies, Fancy Feast, Nestlé Purina PetCare, Hartwell, Pet food

HARTWELL, Ga., May 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Nestl Purina commemorated the opening of its newest distribution center in Hartwell, Georgia, during a ceremony May 19.

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  • HARTWELL, Ga., May 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Nestl Purina commemorated the opening of its newest distribution center in Hartwell, Georgia, during a ceremony May 19.
  • The 190,000-sq ft distribution center currently employs more than 40 people and distributes Purina dog and cat food to retailers throughout the southeast region.
  • Purina's leading brands in the U.S. include Purina ONE, Tidy Cats, Beneful, Friskies, Fancy Feast and Purina Pro Plan.
  • Hartwell is Purina's second facility in Georgia, where the company also employs 300 people at its Atlanta pet food factory.

Energizer Holdings, Inc. Declares Dividend For Third Quarter Of Fiscal 2018

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Monday, April 30, 2018
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ST. LOUIS, April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ENR) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend for the third quarter of its fiscal 2018 of $0.29 per share of Common Stock, payable on June 13, 2018 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 21, 2018.

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  • ST. LOUIS, April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ENR) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend for the third quarter of its fiscal 2018 of $0.29 per share of Common Stock, payable on June 13, 2018 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 21, 2018.
  • Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ENR), headquartered in St. Louis, MO, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of primary batteries and portable lighting products and is anchored by its two globally recognized brands Energizer and Eveready.
  • Energizer is also a leading designer and marketer of automotive fragrance and appearance products from recognized brands such as Refresh Your Car!, California Scents, Driven, Bahama & Co., LEXOL and Eagle One.
  • As a global branded distributor of consumer products, our mission is to lead the charge to deliver value to our customers and consumers better than anyone else.

Energizer® Announces Energizer Bunny™ Stickers for iMessage

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Monday, May 7, 2018
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Energizer Holdings, Inc. [NYSE:ENR] today announced Energizer Bunny stickers for iMessage are available in the iOS App Store.

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  • Energizer Holdings, Inc. [NYSE:ENR] today announced Energizer Bunny stickers for iMessage are available in the iOS App Store.
  • The free iMessage pack contains thirteen stickers six animated and seven static for a range of uses in iMessage conversations.
  • With thousands of mentions of the Energizer Bunnyon social media and in pop cultureeach month, the iMessage stickers provide a way to visualize his iconic endurance and provide fun, engaging content for consumers.
  • Created by Camp + King, the stickers feature the Energizer Bunnywith brand slogans and popular catchphrases.