Energizer - M&A Summary and Business Overview

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Energizer M&A Summary

Energizer has acquired 9 companies, including 1 in the last 5 years. A total of 4 acquisitions came from private equity firms.

Energizer’s largest acquisition to date was in 2018, when it acquired Spectrum Brands Holdings - Global Battery & Portable Lighting Business for $2.0B. Energizer has acquired in 5 different US states, and 2 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include consumer products (75%) and automotive (13%).

Energizer Business Overview

Where is Energizer headquartered?

Energizer is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.

What is Energizer’s revenue?

Energizer disclosed revenue of 2,960M USD for 2023 and 3,050M USD for 2022.

How many employees does Energizer have?

Energizer has 5,500 employees.

What sector is Energizer in?

Energizer is a consumer products company.

When was Energizer founded?

Energizer was founded in 2015.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity8
    • M&A Buy Activity8
  • Total Sectors Invested 3
  • Total Countries Invested 2
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 6
  • M&A Advisors 7

Energizer

Energizer Holdings, Inc.

533 Maryville University Drive,
St. Louis, Missouri 63141
United States,
(314) 985-2000
www.energizerholdings.com

Energizer is a consumer goods company operating globally in the broad categories of household and personal care products. Energizer offers solutions in portable power, lighting, wet shave and personal grooming, skin care, feminine care and infant care. Energizer was founded in 2015 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 T
Buy (0.2/yr) # 7 - - - - 1 8
vol $6.0B $6.0B
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  8

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Advanced Power Solutions NV 2025-05-02 - Add-on Acquisition
Zellik, Belgium
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. - Global Auto Care Business 2018-11-15 1.3B USD Divestiture
Vandalia, Ohio
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. - Global Battery & Portable Lighting Business 2018-01-16 2.0B USD Divestiture
Middleton, Wisconsin
American Covers, Inc. (dba Handstands) 2016-05-24 340M USD Add-on Acquisition
Draper, Utah · www.handstands.com
J&J - Feminine Hygiene Business 2013-07-31 185M USD Divestiture
, United States
Personna American Safety Razor Co. 2010-07-01 - Add-on Acquisition
Cedar Knolls, New Jersey · www.personna.com
Johnson - Edge, Skintimate Shave Preparation Business 2009-06-05 275M USD Divestiture
, United States
Playtex Products, Inc. 2007-10-01 1.9B USD Add-on Acquisition
New Providence, New Jersey · www.playtexproductsinc.com
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Business Unit M&A

Company Acquired Add-On/Sale Date #
Playtex Products, Inc.    - Personal Care Group, Inc. 1997-12-23 1
New Providence, New Jersey · www.playtexproductsinc.com Ormond Beach, Florida · www.personalcaregroup.com

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Consumer Products 6 (75%) 4.7B (79%) - -
Automotive 1 (13%) 1.3B (21%) - -
Electrical Equipment 1 (13%) - - -
Total 8 $6.0B - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 7 6.0B - -
  New Jersey 2 1.9B - -
  Wisconsin 1 2.0B - -
  Utah 1 340M - -
  Ohio 1 1.3B - -
Belgium 1 - - -
Domestic 7 (88%) 6.0B (100%) - -
Cross-border 1 (13%) - - -
Total 8 $6.0B - -

Top M&A Advisors

Financial Deals
Evercore Group
1
BofA Securities
1
Citi
1
Legal Deals
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP)
3
King & Spalding
1

Deal Values

buy # Total
> $1B 3 $5.2B
$100M to $1B 3 $800M
TOTAL $6.0B
Largest Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. - Global Battery & Portable Lighting Business
$2.0B (2018-01-16)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
38%
3 (38%)
Strategic(s)
50%
4 (50%)

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