---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000109177-22-000007"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SPB"
cik: "0000109177"
company_name: "Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc."
filed_at: "2022-02-18T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-27T06:28:40.936864+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Spectrum Brands closes acquisition of Tristar kitchen appliances and cookware business

## Summary
- Completed acquisition of Tristar Products' kitchen appliances and cookware business.
- Borrowed $350 million in incremental revolving loans under Third Amendment to credit agreement.
- Proceeds from borrowing may finance working capital, general corporate purposes, and the acquisition.
- CEO David Maura expressed confidence in creating a leading global home appliances and personal care company.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000109177-22-000007
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SPB
- cik: 0000109177
- company_name: Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
- filed_at: 2022-02-18T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.03, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109177/000010917722000007/0000109177-22-000007-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/109177/000010917722000007/spb-20220218.htm

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