UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 7, 2017
| HRG GROUP, INC. |
| (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
| Delaware | 1-4219 | 74-1339132 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
450 Park Avenue, 29th Floor New York, New York 10022 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 906-8555 |
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On April 7, 2017, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (“Spectrum Brands”), an indirect majority owned subsidiary of HRG Group, Inc. (“HRG”), announced the completion of its previously announced repricing transaction pursuant to which Spectrum Brands replaced all of its U.S. dollar-denominated term loans with new U.S. dollar-denominated term loans carrying lower interest rate margins. Spectrum Brands also increased its restricted payment capacity under the credit agreement in connection with the transaction.
Interested parties should read public filings and other announcements by Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc., the indirect parent of Spectrum Brands and a majority owned subsidiary of HRG, for more information regarding the foregoing matters.
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.
| | HRG GROUP, INC. | |
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| | By: | /s/ Ehsan Zargar | |
| | Name: | Ehsan Zargar | |
| | Title: | Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | |
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Dated: April 7, 2017
