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Moody's places Energizer's ratings under review for downgrade following its announced acquisition of the Spectrum battery business

Rating Action: Moody's places Energizer's ratings under review for downgrade following its announced acquisition of the Spectrum battery business. Global Credit Research- 16 Jan 2018. New York, January 16, 2018-- Moody's Investors Service, today placed the ratings for Energizer Holdings, Inc. under review for downgrade.
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Energizer Holdings Inc.

Energizer Holdings is a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of household and specialty batteries, portable lights, and automotive appearance, performance, refrigerants and freshener products. The company provides batteries using various technologies including lithium, alkaline, carbon zinc, nickel metal hydride, zinc air, and silver oxide. The company manufactures, distributes and markets lighting products including headlights, lanterns, children's lights and area lights. The company also provides auto care products in the appearance and fragrance categories including protectants, wipes, tire and wheel care products, glass cleaners, leather care products, air fresheners and washes.

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Moody's Investors Service
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