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  • SPECTRUM BRANDS INC Profile

    Chasing the copper top and the pink bunny, Spectrum Brands is the US's #3 battery maker, after Duracell and Energizer Holdings, with its Rayovac brand. The company's alkaline batteries power such consumer gadgets as digital and film cameras, MP3 music players, radios, and remote controls. The company, which markets its products in 120 countries, is a leader in the sale of rechargeable batteries and hearing-aid batteries to manufacturers. Through acquisitions, Spectrum has moved into pet foods and supplies, as well as products for lawns and gardens, and in insect control. Wal-Mart accounts for around 19% of sales. Spectrum gets 60% of its sales outside of the US.
    Kent J. Hussey
    CEO
    6 Concourse Pkwy., Ste. 3300

    Atlanta, GA 30328

    http://www.spectrumbrands.com

    Phone: 770-829-6200

    Fax: —
    Sector: Consumer Goods Industry: Consumer Non-Durables
  • 2007 Sales 2007 Sales Growth 2007 Net Income 2007 Employees
    $1,994,500,000 -21.8% $-596,700,000 7,100
  • Key Executives: SPC

    Name Title Officer Since
    Kent J. Hussey CEO 10/1/96
    David R. Lumley COO -
    John Heil COO -
    Anthony L. Genito CFO -
    David A. Jones -
    John D. Bowlin Director/Chairman of the Board 5/1/04
    Amy J. Yoder President, Divisional -
    Randall J. Steward -
  • Top Competitors: SPC

  • Insider Trends: SPC

    Sentiment for SPC is NEUTRAL

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    Total dollar value of all insider purchases and sales over 12 months
  • Insider Transactions: SPC

    Date Name Shares Transaction Type Market Value
    06/09/08 HUSSEY KENT J 100,000 Award of Stock Options $0.00
    10/01/07 BOWLIN JOHN D 10,000 Award of Stock Options $0.00
    10/01/07 CARMICHAEL WILLIAM P 8,000 Award of Stock Options $0.00
  • Ownership Breakdown : SPC

    Large Block Holder Type Number  
    Institutions 109.00
     
    Mutual Fund 137.00
    Other Major 16.00
  • Short Interest Volume: SPC

    Data as of 6/10/08
    Current Short Interest Shares 1.10 B
    Current Short Interest Ratio 18.20
    Float 49.98 M
    Short Interest as % of Float 15.70
    Average Daily Volume 451,000.00
    Outstanding Shares 52.77 M