NEWELL BRANDS INC. (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 36-3514169 (State Or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S

Total Page:16

File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb

NEWELL BRANDS INC. (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 36-3514169 (State Or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2020 Commission File Number 1-9608 NEWELL BRANDS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 36-3514169 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 6655 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30328 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (770) 418-7000 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: TITLE OF EACH CLASS TRADING SYMBOL NAME OF EXCHANGE ON WHICH REGISTERED Common stock, $1 par value per share NWL Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒ No ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act: Large Accelerated Filer ☒ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☐ Smaller reporting company ☐ Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒ Number of shares of common stock outstanding (net of treasury shares) as April 27, 2020: 424.1 million. Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 3 Item 1. Financial Statements 3 Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 33 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 48 Item 4. Controls and Procedures 48 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 51 Item 1. Legal Proceedings 51 Item 1A. Risk Factors 51 Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 48 Item 6. Exhibits 53 SIGNATURES 54 2 Table of Contents PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements NEWELL BRANDS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (Amounts in millions, except per share data) Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 Net sales $ 1,886 $ 2,042 Cost of products sold 1,269 1,387 Gross profit 617 655 Selling, general and administrative expenses 548 569 Restructuring costs, net 2 11 Impairment of goodwill, intangibles and other assets 1,475 63 Operating income (loss) (1,408) 12 Non-operating expenses: Interest expense, net 63 80 Other expense, net 12 26 Loss before income taxes (1,483) (94) Income tax benefit (204) (20) Loss from continuing operations (1,279) (74) Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax — (77) Net loss $ (1,279) $ (151) Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic 423.8 423.0 Diluted 423.8 423.0 Loss per share: Basic: Loss from continuing operations $ (3.02) $ (0.18) Loss from discontinued operations — (0.18) Net loss $ (3.02) $ (0.36) Diluted: Loss from continuing operations $ (3.02) $ (0.18) Loss from discontinued operations — (0.18) Net loss $ (3.02) $ (0.36) See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited). 3 Table of Contents NEWELL BRANDS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) (Amounts in millions) Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 Comprehensive loss: Net loss $ (1,279) $ (151) Other comprehensive loss, net of tax Foreign currency translation adjustments (156) (2) Unrecognized pension and postretirement costs (5) (13) Derivative financial instruments 26 (9) Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax (135) (24) Comprehensive loss $ (1,414) $ (175) See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited). 4 Table of Contents NEWELL BRANDS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (Amounts in millions, except par values) March 31, December 31, 2020 2019 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 476 $ 349 Accounts receivable, net 1,398 1,842 Inventories 1,700 1,606 Prepaid expenses and other 343 313 Total current assets 3,917 4,110 Property, plant and equipment, net 1,123 1,155 Operating lease assets, net 561 615 Goodwill 3,483 3,709 Other intangible assets, net 3,567 4,916 Deferred income taxes 873 776 Other assets 379 361 Total assets $ 13,903 $ 15,642 Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 1,036 $ 1,102 Accrued compensation 124 204 Other accrued liabilities 1,152 1,340 Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt 639 332 Total current liabilities 2,951 2,978 Long-term debt 5,375 5,391 Deferred income taxes 498 625 Long-term operating lease liabilities 503 541 Other noncurrent liabilities 1,097 1,111 Total liabilities 10,424 10,646 Commitments and contingencies (Footnote 18) Stockholders’ equity: Preferred stock (10.0 authorized shares, $1.00 par value, no shares issued at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019) — — Common stock (800.0 authorized shares, $1.00 par value, 448.0 shares and 447.1 shares issued at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019) 448 447 Treasury stock, at cost (23.9 shares and 23.6 shares issued at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019) (596) (590) Additional paid-in capital 8,340 8,430 Retained deficit (3,683) (2,404) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,055) (920) Stockholders’ equity attributable to parent 3,454 4,963 Stockholders’ equity attributable to noncontrolling interests 25 33 Total stockholders’ equity 3,479 4,996 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 13,903 $ 15,642 See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited). 5 Table of Contents NEWELL BRANDS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (Amounts in millions) Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss $ (1,279) $ (151) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 91 87 Impairment of goodwill, intangibles and other assets 1,475 175 Gain from sale of businesses, net (1) (5) Deferred income taxes (234) (47) Stock based compensation expense 8 5 Loss on change in fair value of investments 3 17 Other, net 1 1 Changes in operating accounts excluding the effects of acquisitions and divestitures: Accounts receivable 369 246 Inventories (142) (259) Accounts payable (49) (107) Accrued liabilities and other (219) (162) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 23 (200) Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures (58) (58) Other investing activities, net 2 (18) Net cash used in investing activities (56) (76) Cash flows from financing activities: Net receipts of short term debt 305 521 Payments on current portion of long-term debt — (268) Payments on long-term debt (16) (5) Loss on extinguishment of debt — (3) Cash dividends (99) (98) Equity compensation activity and other, net (17) (2) Net cash provided by financing activities 173 145 Exchange rate effect on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (24) (1) Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 116 (132) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 371 496 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 487 $ 364 Supplemental disclosures: Restricted cash at beginning of period $ 22 $ — Restricted cash at end of period 11 — Net cash provided by discontinued operating activities — 8 Net cash used in discontinued investing activities — (8) Capital expenditures for discontinued operations — 8 See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited). 6 Table of Contents +NEWELL BRANDS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited) (Amounts in millions) Stockholders' Equity Total Common Treasury Additional Paid-In Accumulated Other Attributable to Noncontrolling Stockholders' Stock Stock Capital Retained Deficit Comprehensive Loss Parent Interest Equity Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 447 $ (590) $ 8,430 $ (2,404) $ (920) $ 4,963 $ 33 $ 4,996 Comprehensive loss — — — (1,279) (135) (1,414) — (1,414) Dividends declared on common — — (97) — — (97) — (97) stock Equity compensation, net of tax 1 (6) 7 — — 2 — 2 Distribution to non-controlling — — — — — — (3) (3) interests holder Other — — — — — — (5) (5) Balance at March 31, 2020 $ 448 $ (596) $ 8,340 $ (3,683) $ (1,055) $ 3,454 $ 25 $ 3,479 Stockholders' Equity Total Common Treasury Additional Paid-In Accumulated Other Attributable to Noncontrolling Stockholders' Stock Stock Capital Retained Deficit Comprehensive
Recommended publications
  • Jarden Corporation (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter)
    Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014 or ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-13665 Jarden Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 35-1828377 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 1800 North Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) (561) 447-2520 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) None (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation ST (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
    [Show full text]
  • NEWELL RUBBERMAID INC. (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter)
    Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 17, 2016 Registration No. 333-208989 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO FORM S-4 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 NEWELL RUBBERMAID INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 3089 36-3514169 (State or Other Jurisdiction of (Primary Standard Industrial (I.R.S. Employer Incorporation or Organization) Classification Code Number) Identification Number) Three Glenlake Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30328 (770) 418-7000 (Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices) Bradford R. Turner, Esq. Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Newell Rubbermaid Inc. Three Glenlake Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30328 (770) 418-7000 (Name, Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Agent For Service) Copies to: Robert A. Profusek, Esq. John E. Capps, Esq. Clifford E. Neimeth, Esq. Lizanne Thomas, Esq. Executive Vice President—Administration, General Alan I. Annex, Esq. Joel T. May, Esq. Counsel and Secretary Gary R. Silverman, Esq. Jones Day Jarden Corporation Greenberg Traurig, LLP 1420 Peachtree Street 1800 North Military Trail MetLife Building Atlanta, Georgia 30309 Boca Raton, Florida 33431 200 Park Avenue (404) 521-3939 (561) 447-2520 New York, New York 10166 (212) 801-9200 Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale of the securities to the public: As soon as practicable after this Registration Statement is declared effective and upon the satisfaction or waiver of all other conditions to consummation of the merger transactions described herein.
    [Show full text]
  • NEWELL BRANDS INC. (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter)
    Table of Contents As Filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 16, 2016 Registration No. 333- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM S-4 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 NEWELL BRANDS INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 3089 36-3514169 (State or Other Jurisdiction of (Primary Standard Industrial (I.R.S. Employer Incorporation or Organization) Classification Code Number) Identification Number) 6655 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta, Georgia 30328 (770) 418-7000 (Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices) Bradford R. Turner Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary 6655 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta, Georgia 30328 (770) 418-7000 (Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service) Copies to: Joel T. May Jones Day 1420 Peachtree Street, N.E. Suite 800 Atlanta, Georgia 30309 Telephone: (404) 521-3939 Facsimile: (404) 581-8330 Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable following the effective date of this registration statement. If the securities being registered on this form are being offered in connection with the formation of a holding company and there is compliance with General Instruction G, check the following box. ¨ If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ¨ If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.
    [Show full text]
  • Newell Brands Annual Report 2020
    Newell Brands Annual Report 2020 Form 10-K (NASDAQ:NWL) Published: March 2nd, 2020 PDF generated by stocklight.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ___________________ FORM 10-K ___________________ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED COMMISSION FILE NUMBER December 31, 2019 1-9608 ___________________ NEWELL BRANDS INC. (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER) ___________________ Delaware 36-3514169 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 6655 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, 30328 Atlanta, Georgia (Zip Code) (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: ( 770) 418-7000 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: TITLE OF EACH CLASS TRADING SYMBOL NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON WHICH REGISTERED Common Stock, $1 par value per share NWL Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None ___________________ Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☒ No ☐ Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☒ Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
    [Show full text]
  • Newell Brands Inc. 2018 Annual Report
    Newell Brands Inc. 2018 Annual Report: Annual Report on Form 10-K and Selected Shareholder Information Unless the context indicates otherwise, the terms “Newell Brands,” “Company,” “we” and “our” in this 2018 Annual Report refer to Newell Brands and its subsidiaries. References to a particular year mean the Company’s year commencing on January 1 and ending on December 31 of that year. Table of Contents ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS 16 PERFORMANCE GRAPH 17 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 84 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED COMMISSION FILE NUMBER DECEMBER 31, 2018 1-9608 NEWELL BRANDS INC. (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER) DELAWARE 36-3514169 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 221 River Street Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) 5HJLVWUDQW¶VWHOHSKRQHQXPEHULQFOXGLQJDUHDFRGH -6600 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: TITLE OF EACH CLASS NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON WHICH REGISTERED Common Stock, $1 par value per share Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ց No տ Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act.
    [Show full text]
  • January 21St Online Auction
    10/01/21 08:24:15 January 21st Online Auction Auction Opens: Thu, Jan 16 4:00pm ET Auction Closes: Tue, Jan 21 7:00pm ET Lot Title Lot Title 1 Vintage Anchor Brand Lovell Manufacturing 1010 Perfect Valentine's Day Gift Size 6 1/2 Gold Hand Operated Clothes Wringer Drying Rack, Plated Pink Topaz With Six CZ Ring, Very Wood With Metal Crank, Good Condition, Good Quality, Hard to Tell It's Not Precious 15"W x 12"D x 48"H Metal, Three CZ's On Each Side of Large Pink 100 Very Cool Porcelain And Cast Iron Decorative Stone, All Prong Set, Good Condition Trivet, Features The Space Needle, Great For 1011 1883 O Morgan Silver Dollar Very Nice Collector, 5"W x 9"L Collectible Coin 1000 Silvertone Size 7 Ring With What Looks To Be 1012 New SImulated Opal Amethyst Ring Size 7, Turquoise And Red Coral, Needs Cleaning But Stamped 925 Delicate Design, Pretty Good Condition For Age 1013 Four Liberty V Nickels 1903, 1908, 1910, 1911 1001 1882 P Morgan Silver Dollar, BU Condition 1014 New Stamped 925 Silver Plated Ring Size 6, With Toning Princess Cut CZ in Beautiful Square Setting 1002 Beautiful Ring Size 8, 925 Silver Plated With 1015 1904 S Morgan Dollar, Scarce Date, Many Accents of Gold Metal, Large Center CZ Stone, Were Melted in 1918, San Francisco Mint Makes Great Statement Ring, Like New Condition! 1016 Matching Men's and Ladies Rings Silver With Inlaid Opal, Enamel, Black- Brown- Fire Opal, 1003 Donald Trump Vote 2020 MS 68 Make Size 6, Size 10 or 12, Rarely Worn, Very Good America Great Again .999 1 Oz.
    [Show full text]
  • Newell Brands Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter)
    Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED COMMISSION FILE NUMBER DECEMBER 31, 2017 1-9608 NEWELL BRANDS INC. (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER) DELAWARE 36-3514169 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 221 River Street Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (201) 610-6600 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: TITLE OF EACH CLASS NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON WHICH REGISTERED Common Stock, $1 par value per share New York Stock Exchange Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☒ No ☐ Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☒ Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
    [Show full text]
  • Newell Brands Announces Agreement to Sell Rexair to Rhône
    Newell Brands Announces Agreement to Sell Rexair to Rhône February 26, 2019 HOBOKEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2019-- Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) continues to make progress on its Accelerated Transformation Plan, designed to create a simpler, faster, stronger consumer-focused portfolio of leading brands and today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Rexair business to investment funds affiliated with Rhône Capital, a global private equity firm, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and partnerships with particular focus on European and trans-Atlantic investments. Since 1936, Rexair has developed and manufactured innovative Rainbow® products designed to improve indoor environments for customers around the world. In 2018, net sales for the Rexair business were approximately $123 million. BMO Capital Markets acted as financial advisor to the company on the Rexair deal, which is expected to close by the end of the second quarter, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval. About Newell Brands Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate®, Sharpie®, Dymo®, EXPO®, Parker®, Elmer’s®, Coleman®, Marmot®, Oster®, Sunbeam®, FoodSaver®, Mr. Coffee®, Graco®, Baby Jogger®, NUK®, Calphalon®, Rubbermaid®, Contigo®, First Alert®, and Yankee Candle®. For hundreds of millions of consumers, Newell Brands makes life better every day, where they live, learn, work and play. This press release and additional information about Newell Brands are available on the company’s website, www.newellbrands.com. About Rhône With over 20 years of investing experience, Rhône and its affiliates comprise a global alternative investment management firm with more than $5 billion in assets under management.
    [Show full text]
  • NEWELL BRANDS INC. (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 36-3514169 (State Or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S
    Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2020 Commission File Number 1-9608 NEWELL BRANDS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 36-3514169 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 6655 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30328 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (770) 418-7000 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: TITLE OF EACH CLASS TRADING SYMBOL NAME OF EXCHANGE ON WHICH REGISTERED Common stock, $1 par value per share NWL Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒ No ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.
    [Show full text]
  • Newell Brands Inc. 2017 Annual Report
    Newell Brands Inc. 2017 Annual Report: Annual Report on Form 10-K and Selected Shareholder Information Unless the context indicates otherwise, the terms “Newell Brands,” “Company,” “we” and “our” in this 2017 Annual Report refer to Newell Brands and its subsidiaries. References to a particular year mean the Company’s year commencing on January 1 and ending on December 31 of that year. Table of Contents ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS 19 PERFORMANCE GRAPH 21 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 88 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED COMMISSION FILE NUMBER DECEMBER 31, 2017 1-9608 NEWELL BRANDS INC. (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER) DELAWARE 36-3514169 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 221 River Street Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (201) 610-6600 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: TITLE OF EACH CLASS NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON WHICH REGISTERED Common Stock, $1 par value per share New York Stock Exchange Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes No Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act.
    [Show full text]
  • Newell Brands Completes Divestitures of Process Solutions and Rexair
    Newell Brands Completes Divestitures of Process Solutions and Rexair May 1, 2019 HOBOKEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2019-- Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: NWL) announced today that it has completed divestitures of Process Solutions and Rexair, as it continues to execute on its Accelerated Transformation Plan. Newell Brands has finalized the divestiture of Process Solutions to an affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners, LLC. Process Solutions, inclusive of Plastic Solutions, Lifoam, Consumer Table Top, Zinc Products and Applied Materials, manufactures custom-designed plastic, nylons, monofilament, and zinc products that solve health care, industrial and consumer challenges. The company has also completed the sale of its Rexair business to investment funds affiliated with Rhône Capital. Rexair is a manufacturer of innovative home cleaning systems under the Rainbow® brand designed to improve indoor environments for customers around the world. Newell Brands expects to receive approximately $735 million of after-tax proceeds from these deals, subject to customary working capital and transaction adjustments. About Newell Brands Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate®, Sharpie®, Dymo®, EXPO®, Parker®, Elmer’s®, Coleman®, Marmot®, Oster®, Sunbeam®, FoodSaver®, Mr. Coffee®, Graco®, Baby Jogger®, NUK®, Calphalon®, Rubbermaid®, Contigo®, First Alert®, and Yankee Candle®. For hundreds of millions of consumers, Newell Brands makes life better every day, where they live, learn, work and play. This press release and additional information about Newell Brands are available on the company’s website, www.newellbrands.com. About One Rock Capital Partners, LLC One Rock makes controlling investments in companies with potential for growth and operational improvement using a rigorous approach that utilizes highly experienced Operating Partners to identify, acquire and enhance businesses in select industries.
    [Show full text]
  • As Associations and Businesses of All Sizes Representing Manufacturing and Other Major Sectors of the U.S
    March 9, 2018 The United States Congress United States Capitol Washington, DC 20510 Dear Members of Congress: As associations and businesses of all sizes representing manufacturing and other major sectors of the U.S. economy employing millions of U.S. workers, we urge you to include the “Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act of 2018” (H.R. 4318 and S. 2108) in the upcoming omnibus spending package. The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) plays an important role in the operations of domestic manufacturers as it corrects, on a temporary basis, historical distortions in the U.S. tariff code by eliminating border tariffs on imported products for which there is no or insufficient domestic production and availability. Such distortions undermine the competitiveness of manufacturers in the United States by imposing unnecessary costs and, in some cases, imposing a higher cost on manufacturers’ inputs than the competing foreign imported finished product. While Congress had effectively addressed such distortions through the enactment of MTB legislation with strong bipartisan support for three decades, Congress has not passed an MTB since the U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act in 2010 expired at the end of 2012. Since 2012, businesses have paid billions of dollars of tariffs on products not even made in the United States, to the detriment of good-paying American jobs and American competitiveness. Congress now has the opportunity to address this self-imposed tax on U.S. competitiveness. Through a transparent and thorough process created by the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016, which passed Congress with near-unanimous bipartisan support, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) scrutinized thousands of petitions for duty-relief and received input from across the manufacturing sector and from the U.S.
    [Show full text]