UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report:
December 28, 2005
(Date of earliest event reported)
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SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Wisconsin 001-13615 22-2423556
(State or other Jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
Six Concourse Parkway, Suite 3300, Atlanta, Georgia 30328
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(770) 829-6200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers.
(b) On December 28, 2005, Neil P. DeFeo submitted a letter of resignation
from the board of directors of Spectrum Brands, Inc., effective December 31,
2005. In his letter of resignation, Mr. DeFeo indicated that he was resigning
due to the time demands of board membership, particularly in light of his
obligations as President and Chief Executive Officer of Playtex Products, Inc.
In connection with Mr. DeFeo's resignation from the board, the size of the board
was reduced to 9 members.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: December 29, 2005 SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC.
By: /s/ Randall J. Steward
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Name: Randall J. Steward
Title: Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer