SB/RH 10-K 17 Nov 16 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 14, 2016	Apr. 03, 2016
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Entity Registrant Name	Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,487,730
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-30
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 2,677,495,424
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		59,410,438
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Entity Registrant Name	SB/RH Holdings, LLC
Entity Central Index Key	1,592,706
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer

Consolidated Statements Of Fina

Consolidated Statements Of Financial Position - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 275.3	$ 247.9
Trade receivables, net	482.6	498.8
Other receivables	55.6	87.9
Inventories	740.6	780.8
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	78.8	72.1
Total current assets	1,632.9	1,687.5
Property, plant and equipment, net	542.1	507.1
Deferred charges and other	43.2	42.2
Goodwill	2,478.4	2,476.7
Intangible assets, net	2,372.5	2,480.3
Total assets	7,069.1	7,193.8
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	164	33.8
Accounts payable	580.1	620.6
Accrued wages and salaries	122.9	96.5
Accrued interest	39.3	63.3
Other current liabilities	189.3	212.7
Total current liabilities	1,095.6	1,026.9
Long-term debt, net of current portion	3,456.2	3,872.1
Deferred income taxes	532.7	572.5
Other long-term liabilities	140.6	115.5
Total liabilities	5,225.1	5,587
Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value: Authorized - 200.0 shares; Issued - 61.5 and 61.1 shares respectively; Outstanding - 59.4 and 59.4 shares, respectively.	0.6	0.6
Additional paid-in capital	2,073.6	2,033.6
Accumulated (deficit) earnings	63.6	(205.5)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(229.4)	(200.1)
Treasury stock, at cost	(108.3)	(65.5)
Total shareholder's equity	1,800.1	1,563.1
Noncontrolling interest	43.9	43.7
Total equity	1,844	1,606.8
Total liabilities and equity	7,069.1	7,193.8
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	270.8	247.9
Trade receivables, net	482.6	498.8
Other receivables	55.6	87.9
Inventories	740.6	780.8
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	78.8	72.1
Total current assets	1,628.4	1,687.5
Property, plant and equipment, net	542.1	507.1
Deferred charges and other	32.1	42.1
Goodwill	2,478.4	2,476.7
Intangible assets, net	2,372.5	2,480.3
Total assets	7,053.5	7,193.7
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	164	68.5
Accounts payable	580.1	620.6
Accrued wages and salaries	122.9	96.5
Accrued interest	39.3	63.3
Other current liabilities	188.3	211.9
Total current liabilities	1,094.6	1,060.8
Long-term debt, net of current portion	3,456.2	3,872.1
Deferred income taxes	532.7	572.5
Other long-term liabilities	140.6	115.5
Total liabilities	5,224.1	5,620.9
Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)
Shareholders' equity:
Other capital	2,000.9	1,969.9
Accumulated (deficit) earnings	8.1	(246.7)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(229.4)	(200.1)
Total shareholder's equity	1,779.6	1,523.1
Noncontrolling interest	49.8	49.7
Total equity	1,829.4	1,572.8
Total liabilities and equity	$ 7,053.5	$ 7,193.7

Consolidated Statements Of Fin3

Consolidated Statements Of Financial Position (Parenthetical) - $ / shares shares in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Consolidated Statements Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	200	200
Common stock, shares issued	61.5	61.1
Common stock, shares outstanding	59.4	59.4

Consolidated Statements Of Inco

Consolidated Statements Of Income - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Net sales	$ 5,039.7	$ 4,690.4	$ 4,429.1
Cost of goods sold	3,119.3	3,018	2,856.5
Restructuring and related charges	0.5	2.1	3.7
Gross profit	1,919.9	1,670.3	1,568.9
Selling	776.6	720.7	678.2
General and administrative	372.3	338.8	321.6
Research and development	58.7	51.3	47.9
Acquisition and integration related charges	36.7	58.8	20.1
Restructuring and related charges	14.7	26.6	19.2
Write-off from impairment of intangible assets	4.7
Total operating expenses	1,263.7	1,196.2	1,087
Operating income	656.2	474.1	481.9
Interest expense	250	271.9	202.1
Other non-operating expense, net	8.6	8.9	6.3
Income from operations before income taxes	397.6	193.3	273.5
Income tax expense	40	43.9	59
Net income (loss)	357.6	149.4	214.5
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest	0.5	0.5	0.4
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest	$ 357.1	$ 148.9	$ 214.1
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share	$ 6.02	$ 2.68	$ 4.07
Diluted earnings per share	5.99	2.66	4.02
Dividends per share	$ 1.47	$ 1.27	$ 1.15
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Basic	59.3	55.6	52.6
Diluted	59.6	55.9	53.3
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Net sales	$ 5,039.7	$ 4,690.4	$ 4,429.1
Cost of goods sold	3,119.3	3,018	2,856.5
Restructuring and related charges	0.5	2.1	3.7
Gross profit	1,919.9	1,670.3	1,568.9
Selling	776.6	720.7	678.2
General and administrative	366.6	332.4	319
Research and development	58.7	51.3	47.9
Acquisition and integration related charges	36.7	58.8	20.1
Restructuring and related charges	14.7	26.6	19.2
Write-off from impairment of intangible assets	4.7
Total operating expenses	1,258	1,189.8	1,084.4
Operating income	661.9	480.5	484.5
Interest expense	250	271.9	202.1
Other non-operating expense, net	8.6	8.9	6.3
Income from operations before income taxes	403.3	199.7	276.1
Income tax expense	51	43.9	59
Net income (loss)	352.3	155.8	217.1
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest	0.4	0.4	0.3
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest	$ 351.9	$ 155.4	$ 216.8

Consolidated Statements Of Comp

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Net income	$ 357.6	$ 149.4	$ 214.5
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation loss, net tax of $2.3, $0.0 and $0.0, respectively	(8.5)	(113)	(32.6)
Unrealized gain (loss) on hedging activity, net tax of $2.9, $3.0, and $4.2, respectively	7.1	(13.2)	11.5
Defined benefit pension loss, net tax of $(10.8), $0.5 and $(1.6), respectively	(28.2)	(11)	(3.6)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(29.6)	(137.2)	(24.7)
Comprehensive income (loss)	328	12.2	189.8
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest	(0.3)	(0.2)	0.4
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interest	328.3	12.4	189.4
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Net income	352.3	155.8	217.1
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation loss, net tax of $2.3, $0.0 and $0.0, respectively	(8.5)	(113)	(32.5)
Unrealized gain (loss) on hedging activity, net tax of $2.9, $3.0, and $4.2, respectively	7.1	(13.2)	11.5
Defined benefit pension loss, net tax of $(10.8), $0.5 and $(1.6), respectively	(28.2)	(11)	(3.6)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(29.6)	(137.2)	(24.6)
Comprehensive income (loss)	322.7	18.6	192.5
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest	(0.3)	(0.2)	0.4
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interest	$ 323	$ 18.8	$ 192.1

Consolidated Statements Of Com6

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Foreign currency translation loss, net	$ 2.3	$ 0	$ 0
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, tax	2.9	3	4.2
Defined benefit pension loss, tax	(10.8)	0.5	(1.6)
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Foreign currency translation loss, net	2.3	0	0
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, tax	2.9	3	4.2
Defined benefit pension loss, tax	$ (10.8)	$ 0.5	$ (1.6)

Consolidated Statements Of Shar

Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]Other Capital [Member]	SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]Accumulated Earnings (Deficit) [Member]	SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]Total Shareholders' Equity [Member]	SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]Non-controlling Interest [Member]	SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]	Common Stock Outstanding [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In/Other Capital [Member]	Accumulated Earnings (Deficit) [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Total Shareholders' Equity [Member]	Non-controlling Interest [Member]	Total
Balances at Sep. 30, 2013	$ 1,393.1	$ (469.9)	$ (38.5)	$ 884.7	$ 49.2	$ 933.9		$ 0.5	$ 1,410.7	$ (435.9)	$ (38.5)	$ (39.8)	$ 897	$ 43.1	$ 940.1
Balances, shares at Sep. 30, 2013								52.2
Net income		216.8		216.8	0.3	217.1				214.1			214.1	0.4	214.5
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax			(24.6)	(24.6)		(24.6)					(24.6)		(24.6)	(0.1)	(24.7)
Restricted stock issued and related tax withholdings	(25)			(25)		(25)			(25)				(25)		(25)
Restricted stock issued and related tax withholdings, shares								0.6
Share based compensation	45.7			45.7		45.7			47.7				47.7		47.7
Treasury stock purchases												(4.5)	(4.5)		(4.5)
Treasury stock purchases, shares							(0.1)
Dividend declared		(76.9)		(76.9)		(76.9)				(61.3)			(61.3)		(61.3)
Balances at Sep. 30, 2014	1,413.8	(330)	(63.1)	1,020.7	49.5	1,070.2		$ 0.5	1,433.4	(283.1)	(63.1)	(44.3)	1,043.4	43.4	1,086.8
Balances, shares at Sep. 30, 2014								52.7
Net income		155.4		155.4	0.4	155.8				148.9			148.9	0.5	149.4
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax			(137)	(137)	(0.2)	(137.2)					(137)		(137)	(0.2)	(137.2)
Common stock issuance								$ 0.1	585.9				586		586
Common stock issuance, shares								6.5
Contribution from parent	570.6			570.6		570.6
Restricted stock issued and related tax withholdings	(38.4)			(38.4)		(38.4)			(15.4)				(15.4)		(15.4)
Restricted stock issued and related tax withholdings, shares								0.4
Share based compensation	23.9			23.9		23.9			29.7				29.7		29.7
Treasury stock purchases												(21.2)	(21.2)		(21.2)
Treasury stock purchases, shares							(0.2)
Dividend declared		(72.1)		(72.1)		(72.1)				(71.3)			(71.3)		(71.3)
Balances at Sep. 30, 2015	1,969.9	(246.7)	(200.1)	1,523.1	49.7	1,572.8		$ 0.6	2,033.6	(205.5)	(200.1)	(65.5)	1,563.1	43.7	$ 1,606.8
Balances, shares at Sep. 30, 2015								59.4							59.4
Net income		351.9		351.9	0.4	352.3				357.1			357.1	0.5	$ 357.6
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax			(29.3)	(29.3)	(0.3)	(29.6)					(29.3)		(29.3)	(0.3)	(29.6)
Contribution from parent	5.6			5.6		5.6
Restricted stock issued and related tax withholdings	(9.1)			(9.1)		(9.1)			0.4				0.4		0.4
Restricted stock issued and related tax withholdings, shares								0.4
Share based compensation	34.5			34.5		34.5			39.6				39.6		39.6
Treasury stock purchases												(42.8)	(42.8)		(42.8)
Treasury stock purchases, shares							(0.4)
Dividend declared		(97.1)		(97.1)		(97.1)				(88)			(88)		(88)
Balances at Sep. 30, 2016	$ 2,000.9	$ 8.1	$ (229.4)	$ 1,779.6	$ 49.8	$ 1,829.4		$ 0.6	$ 2,073.6	$ 63.6	$ (229.4)	$ (108.3)	$ 1,800.1	$ 43.9	$ 1,844
Balances, shares at Sep. 30, 2016								59.4							59.4

Consolidated Statements Of Cash

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$ 357.6	$ 149.4	$ 214.5
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization of intangible assets	93.9	87.8	81.7
Depreciation	89.1	82.2	75.9
Share based compensation	64.4	47.6	46.8
Non-cash inventory adjustment from acquisitions		21.7
Non-cash restructuring and related charges	5.6	19.1	9.2
Write off for impairment of intangible assets	4.7
Amortization of debt issuance costs	11.6	12.6	12.8
Write-off of debt issuance costs on retired debt	5.8	11.2	6.4
Non-cash debt accretion	2.3	3	3.1
Write-off unamortized discount on retired debt		1.7	2.8
Deferred tax (benefit) expense	(25.5)	(4.6)	1.9
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities, net effects of acquisitions
Receivables	48.5	93.4	32.5
Inventories	40.2	(54.5)	10.6
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(7.5)	(3.1)	(0.6)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(40.5)	48.7	(36.5)
Other	(35.2)	(71.9)	(28.4)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	615	444.3	432.7
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(95.2)	(89.1)	(73.3)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(1,191.1)	(27.6)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment	1	1.4	9.2
Other investing activities	(4.2)	(0.9)	(1.8)
Net cash used by investing activities	(98.4)	(1,279.7)	(93.5)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of debt	485	3,281.4	524.2
Payment of debt	(819.5)	(2,793.1)	(770.9)
Payment of debt issuance costs	(9.3)	(38.1)	(5.4)
Payment of cash dividends	(87.2)	(70.7)	(61.9)
Treasury stock purchases	(42.8)	(21.2)	(4.5)
Payment of contingent consideration	(3.2)
Share based tax withholding payments, net of proceeds upon vesting	(10.8)	(2.6)	(25)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock		562.7
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	(487.8)	918.4	(343.5)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents due to Venezuela devaluation		(2.5)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(1.4)	(27.2)	(8.3)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	27.4	53.3	(12.6)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	247.9	194.6	207.2
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	275.3	247.9	194.6
Supplemental disclsoure of cash flow information
Cash paid for interest	253.9	250.3	178.7
Cash paid for taxes	35.4	54.4	80.7
Non cash investing activities
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment through capital leases	37.6	4.1	34.4
Non cash financing activities
Issuance of shares through stock conpensation plan	47.9	49.8	40
Assumption of AAG debt		540
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	352.3	155.8	217.1
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization of intangible assets	93.9	87.8	81.7
Depreciation	89.1	82.2	75.9
Share based compensation	59.3	41.8	44.9
Non-cash inventory adjustment from acquisitions		21.7
Non-cash restructuring and related charges	5.6	19.1	9.2
Write off for impairment of intangible assets	4.7
Amortization of debt issuance costs	11.6	12.6	12.8
Write-off of debt issuance costs on retired debt	5.8	11.2	6.4
Non-cash debt accretion	2.3	3	3.1
Write-off unamortized discount on retired debt		1.7	2.8
Deferred tax (benefit) expense	(14.5)	(4.6)	1.9
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities, net effects of acquisitions
Receivables	48.5	93.4	32.5
Inventories	40.2	(54.5)	10.6
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(7.5)	(3.1)	0.7
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(40.5)	48.7	(35.9)
Other	(49.2)	(75)	(29)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	601.6	441.8	434.7
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(95.2)	(89.1)	(73.3)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(1,191.1)	(27.6)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment	1	1.4	9.2
Other investing activities	(4.2)	(0.9)	(1.8)
Net cash used by investing activities	(98.4)	(1,279.7)	(93.5)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of debt	498.9	3,320.3	540.1
Payment of debt	(868.1)	(2,813.2)	(770.9)
Payment of debt issuance costs	(9.3)	(38.1)	(5.4)
Payment of cash dividends	(97.2)	(72.1)	(77)
Payment of contingent consideration	(3.2)
Share based tax withholding payments, net of proceeds upon vesting		(2.6)	(25)
Capital contribution from parent		528.3
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	(478.9)	922.6	(338.2)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents due to Venezuela devaluation		(2.5)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(1.4)	(27.2)	(8.3)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	22.9	55	(5.3)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	247.9	192.9	198.2
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	270.8	247.9	192.9
Supplemental disclsoure of cash flow information
Cash paid for interest	253.9	250.3	178.7
Cash paid for taxes	35.4	54.4	80.7
Non cash investing activities
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment through capital leases	$ 37.6	49.8	$ 40
Non cash financing activities
Assumption of AAG debt		$ 540

Description Of Business

Description Of Business	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Description Of Business [Abstract]
Description Of Business	NOTE 1 - DESCRIPTION OF BU SINESS  Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, is a diversified global branded consumer products company. SBH’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) under the symbol “SPB.” SB/RH Holdings, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SBH. SB/RH along with its wholly-owned subsidiary Spectrum Brands, Inc. (“SBI”) issued certain debt guaranteed by domestic subsidiaries of the Company. See Note 10 “Debt” of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information pertaining to debt. The Company manufactures, markets and/or distributes its products in approximately 160 countries in the North America (“NA”), Europe, Middle East & Africa (“EMEA”), Latin America (“LATAM”) and Asia-Pacific (“APAC”) regions through a variety of trade channels, including retailers, wholesalers and distributors, original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), construction companies and hearing aid professionals. We enjoy strong name recognition in our regions under our various brands and patented technologies. Our diversified global branded consumer products have positions in seven major product categories: consumer batteries, small appliances, personal care, hardware and home improvement, pet supplies, home and garden and auto care. We manage the businesses in five vertically integrated, product-focused segments: (i) Global Batteries & Appliances (“GBA”), (ii) Global Pet Supplies (“PET”), (iii) Home and Garden (“H&G”), (iv) Hardware & Home Improvement (“HHI”) and (v) Global Auto Care (“GAC”). Global and geographic strategic initiatives and financial objectives are determined at the corporate level. Each segment is responsible for implementing defined strategic initiatives and achieving certain financial objectives and has a general manager responsible for sales and marketing initiatives and the financial results for all product lines within that segment. See Note 19, “Segment Information” of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information pertaining to segments. The following table summarizes the respective product types, brands, and regions for each of the reporting segments:      Segment Products Brands Regions  GBA Consumer batteries: Alkaline, zinc carbon, and NiMH rechargeable batteries; hearing aid and other specialty battery products; battery powered portable lighting products. Small appliances: Small kitchen and home appliances. Personal care: Electric shaving and grooming products, hair care appliances and accessories. Consumer batteries: Rayovac® , VARTA®. Small appliances: Black & Decker®, George Foreman®, Russell Hobbs®, Juiceman®, Breadman®, Farberware® and Toastmaster®. Personal care: Remington®. NA EMEA LATAM APAC  HHI Hardware: Hinges, security hardware, screen and storm door products, garage door hardware, window hardware and floor protection. Security : Residential locksets and door hardware including knobs, levers, deadbolts, handlesets and electronics. Commercial doors, locks, and hardware. Plumbing: Kitchen, bath and shower faucets and plumbing products. Hardware: National Hardware®, Stanley® and FANAL®. Security: Kwikset®, Weiser®, Baldwin®, EZSET® and Tell®. Plumbing: Pfister®. NA EMEA LATAM APAC  PET Companion Animal: Dog, cat and small animal food and treats; clean-up and training aid products and accessories; pet health and grooming products. Aquatics: Aquariums and aquatic health supplies. Companion Animal: 8-in-1®, Dingo ® , Nature's Miracle®, Wild Harvest®, Littermaid®, Jungle®, Excel®, FURminator®, IAMS®, Eukanuba®, Healthy-Hide®, ProSense®, Perfect Coat®, eCOTRITION®, Birdola® and Digest-eeze®. Aquatics: Tetra®, Marineland®, Whisper® and Instant Ocean®. NA EMEA LATAM APAC  H&G Controls: Outdoor insect and weed control solutions, animal repellents. Household: Household insecticides and pest controls. Repellents: Personal use pesticides and insect repellent products. Controls: Spectracide®, Garden Safe®, Liquid Fence®, and EcoLogic®. Household: Hot Shot®, Black Flag®, Real Kill®, Ultra Kill®, The Ant Trap® (TAT), and Rid-a-Bug®. Repellents: Cutter® and Repel®. NA LATAM  GAC Appearance: Protectants, wipes, tire and wheel care products, glass cleaners, leather care products, air fresheners and washes. Performance: Automotive fuel and oil additives, and functional fluids. A/C Recharge: Do-it-yourself air conditioner recharge products, refrigerant and oil recharge kits, sealants and accessories. Appearance: Armor All®. Performance: STP®. A/C Recharge: A/C PRO®. NA EMEA LATAM APAC 

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies And Practices	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Significant Accounting Policies And Practices [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies And Practices	NOTE 2 - Significant Accounting Policies and Practices  Principles of Consolidation and Fiscal Year End  The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its majority owned subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with Accounting Principles Generally Accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). All intercompany transactions have been eliminated. The Company’s fiscal year ends on September 30. Throughout the year, the Company reports its results using fiscal quarters whereby each three month quarterly reporting period is approximately thirteen weeks in length and ends on a Sunday. The exceptions are the first quarter, which begins on October 1, and the fourth quarter, which ends on September 30. For the year ended September 30, 2016, the fiscal quarters were comprised of the three months ended January 3, 2016, April 3, 2016, July 3, 2016 and September 30, 2016.  Use of Estimates  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Cash and Cash Equivalents  The Company considers all highly liquid temporary instruments purchased with original maturities of three months or less from date of purchase to be cash equivalents.  Receivables  Trade accounts receivable are carried at net realizable value. The Company extends credit to its customers based upon an evaluation of the customer’s financial condition and credit history, but generally does not require collateral. The Company monitors its customers’ credit and financial condition based on changing economic conditions and will make adjustments to credit policies as required. Provisions for losses on uncollectible trade receivables are determined based on ongoing evaluations of the Company’s receivables, principally on the basis of historical collection experience and evaluations of the risks of nonpayment or return for a given customer. See Note 6, “Receivables” for further detail.  Inventories  The Company’s inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost of inventories is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. See Note 7, “Inventory” for further detail.  Property, Plant and Equipment  Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Plant and equipment held under capital leases are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term or estimated useful life of the asset; such amortization is included in depreciation expense. The Company uses accelerated depreciation methods for income tax purposes. Useful lives for property, plant and equipment are as follows:     Asset Type Range  Buildings and improvements 20 - 40 years  Machinery and equipment 2 - 15 years  Expenditures which substantially increase value or extend useful lives are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. The Company records gains and losses on the disposition or retirement of property, plant and equipment based on the net book value and any proceeds received.  Long-lived fixed assets held and used are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. Circumstances such as the discontinuation of a product or product line, a sudden or consistent decline in the sales forecast for a product, changes in technology or in the way an asset is being used, a history of operating or cash flow losses or an adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate, among others, may trigger an impairment review. If such indicators are present, the Company performs undiscounted cash flow analyses to determine if impairment exists. The asset value would be deemed impaired if the undiscounted cash flows generated did not exceed the carrying value of the asset. If impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based on fair value. There were no triggering events identified during the year that necessitated an impairment test over property, plant and equipment. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.  See Note 8, “Property, plant and equipment” for further detail.  Goodwill  Goodwill reflects the excess of acquisition cost over the aggregate fair value assigned to identifiable net assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized, but instead is assessed for impairment at least annually and as triggering events or indicators of potential impairment are identified. Goodwill has been assigned to reporting units for purposes of impairment testing based upon the relative fair value of the asset to each reporting unit; our reporting units are consistent with our segments. See Note 19, “Segment Information” for further discussion. The Company performs its annual impairment test in the fourth quarter of its fiscal year.  Impairment of goodwill is evaluated using a two-step approach. In the first step, the fair value of each reporting unit is compared to its carrying value, including goodwill. In estimating the fair value of our reporting units, we use a discounted cash flow methodology, which requires us to estimate future revenues, expenses, and capital expenditures and make assumptions about our weighted average cost of capital and perpetuity growth rate, among other variables. We test the aggregate estimated fair value of our reporting units by comparison to our total market capitalization, including both equity and debt capital. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, step two is performed. For step two, the implied fair value of goodwill is calculated by deducting the fair value of all tangible and intangible net assets, including unrecognized intangible assets, of the reporting unit from the fair value of the reporting unit. If the implied fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying value, an impairment loss would be recognized equal to that excess. The fair values of the GBA, HHI, PET, H&G and GAC reporting units exceeded their carrying values by 157 % , 110 % , 58 % , 326% , and 12% , respectively. As a result, a step two analysis was not required and there were no reporting units that were deemed at risk of impairment.  See Note 9 “Goodwill and Intangible Assets” for further detail.  Intangible Assets  Intangible assets are recorded at cost or at estimated fair value if acquired in a business combination. Customer lists, proprietary technology and certain trade name intangibles are amortized, using the straight-line method, over their estimated useful lives. The range and weighted average useful lives for definite-lived intangibles assets are as follows:    Asset Type Range Weighted Average  Customer relationships 2 - 20 years 18.5 years  Technology assets 5 - 18 years 11.2 years  Tradenames 5 - 13 years 11.4 years  Definite -lived intangible assets held and used are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. If indicators of potential impairment are identified, the Company performs undiscounted cash flow analysis to determine if impairment exists. The asset value would be deemed impaired if the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset did not exceed its carrying value. If impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based on fair value. There were no triggering events identified during the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 that necessitated an impairment test of definite-lived intangible assets.  Certain trade name intangible assets have an indefinite life and are not amortized; but instead are assessed for impairment at least annually and as triggering events or indicators of potential impairment are identified. The Company performs its annual impairment test in the fourth quarter of its fiscal year. Impairment of indefinite lived intangible assets is assessed by comparing the estimated fair value of the identified trade names to their carrying value to determine if potential impairment exists. If the fair value is less than the carrying value, an impairment loss is recorded for the excess. The fair value of indefinite-lived intangible assets is determined using an income approach, the relief-from-royalty methodology, which requires us to make estimates and assumptions about future revenues, royalty rates, and the discount rate, among others. During the year ended September 30, 2016, the Company recognized $4.7 million impairment on indefinite life intangible asset due to the reduction in value of certain tradenames in response to changes in management’s strategy. There was no impairment loss on indefinite-lived intangible assets for the years ended September 30, 2015 or 2014.  See Note 9, “Goodwill and Intangible Assets” for further detail.  Debt Issuance Costs  Debt issuance costs are deferred and amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the lives of the related debt agreements. Debt issuance costs were $56.9 million and $65.1 million as of September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and are included in Long Term Debt, Net of Current Portion in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. Amortization of debt issuance costs is recognized as Interest Expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.  Financial Instruments  Derivative financial instruments are used by the Company principally in the management of its interest rate, foreign currency exchange rate and raw material price exposures. The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Derivative assets and liabilities are reported at fair value in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. When hedge accounting is elected at inception, the Company formally designates the financial instrument as a hedge of a specific underlying exposure and documents both the risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge. Depending on the nature of derivatives designated as hedging instruments, changes in fair value are either offset against the change in fair value of the hedged assets or liability through earnings, or recognized in equity through other comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized. Any ineffective portion of a financial instrument’s change in fair value is recognized in earnings. For derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, the change in the fair value is recognized in earnings. See Note 12, “Derivatives” for further detail.  Treasury Stock  Treasury stock purchases are stated at cost and presented as a separate reduction of equity.  Revenue Recognition  The Company recognizes revenue from product sales generally upon delivery to the customer, or at the shipping point in situations where the customer picks up the product or where delivery terms so stipulate. This represents the point at which title and risks and rewards of ownership of the product are passed, provided that there are no uncertainties regarding customer acceptance, there is persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists, the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable and ability to collect is deemed reasonably assured. The provision for customer returns is based on historical sales and returns and other relevant information. The Company estimates and accrues the cost of returns, which are treated as a reduction of Net Sales.  The Company enters into promotional arrangements, primarily with retail customers, that entitle such retailers to earn rebates from the Company. These arrangements require the Company to estimate and accrue the costs of these programs, which are treated as a reduction of Net Sales.  The Company enters into promotional arrangements that target the ultimate consumer. The costs associated with such arrangements are treated as either a reduction in Net Sales or an increase in Cost of Goods Sold, based on the type of promotional program. The Company monitors its commitments under all promotion arrangements and uses various measures, including past experience, to estimate the earned, but unpaid, promotional costs. The terms of the Company’s customer-related promotional arrangements and programs are tailored to each customer and documented through written contracts, correspondence or other communications with the individual customers.  The Company also enters into various arrangements, primarily with retail customers, which require the Company to make upfront cash payments in order to secure the right to distribute through such customers. The Company capitalizes these payments provided the payments are supported by a time or volume based arrangement with the retailer, and amortizes the associated payment over the appropriate time or volume-based term of the arrangement. Capitalized payments are reported in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as Deferred Charges and Other Assets and related amortization is treated as a reduction in Net Sales.  Shipping and Handling Costs  Shipping and handling costs include costs incurred with third-party carriers to transport products to customers and salaries and overhead costs related to activities to prepare the Company’s products for shipment at the Company’s distribution facilities. Shipping and handling costs was $294.7 million, $272.9 million and $260.3 million during the years ended September 30, 2016 , 201 5 and 2014 , respectively. Shipping and handling costs are included in Selling Expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.  Advertising Costs  Advertising costs include agency fees and other costs to create advertisements, as well as costs paid to third parties to print or broadcast the Company’s advertisements and are expensed as incurred. The Company incurred advertising costs of $ 39.8 million, $35.0 million and $21.4 million during the years ended September 30, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Advertising costs are included in Selling Expenses in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income.  Research and Development Costs  Research and development costs are charged to expense in the period they are incurred.  Environmental Expenditures  Environmental expenditures that relate to current operations or to conditions caused by past operations are expensed or capitalized as appropriate. The Company determines its liability for environmental matters on a site-by-site basis and records a liability at the time when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and such liability can be reasonably estimated. The estimated liability is not reduced for possible recoveries from insurance carriers. Estimated environmental remediation expenditures are included in the determination of the net realizable value recorded for assets held for sale.  Restructuring and Related Charges  Restructuring charges include, but are not limited to, the costs of one-time termination benefits such as severance costs and retention bonuses, and contract termination costs consisting primarily of lease termination costs. Related charges, as defined by the Company, include, but are not limited to, other costs directly associated with exit and relocation activities, including impairment of property and other assets, departmental costs of full-time incremental employees, and any other items related to the exit or relocation activities. Costs for such activities are estimated by management after evaluating detailed analyses of the costs to be incurred.  Liabilities from restructuring and related charges are recorded for estimated costs of facility closures, significant organizational adjustments and measures undertaken by management to exit certain activities. Costs for such activities are estimated by management after evaluating detailed analyses of the costs to be incurred. Such liabilities could include amounts for items such as severance costs and related benefits, impairment of property and equipment and other current or long term assets, lease termination payments and any other items directly related to the exit activities.  Restructuring and related charges associated with manufacturing and related initiatives are recorded in Cost of Goods Sold. Restructuring and related charges reflected in Cost of Goods Sold include, but are not limited to, termination and related costs associated with manufacturing employees, asset impairments relating to manufacturing initiatives and other costs directly related to the manufacturing component of a restructuring initiative. Restructuring and related charges associated with administrative functions are recorded in operating expenses, such as initiatives impacting sales, marketing, distribution or other non-manufacturing related functions. Restructuring and related charges reflected in operating expenses include, but are not limited to, termination and related costs, any asset impairments relating to the administrative functions and other costs directly related to the administrative components of the restructuring initiatives implemented. See Note 4, “Restructuring and Related Charges” for further detail.  Acquisition and Integration Related Charges  Acquisition and integration related charges include, but are not limited to, transaction costs such as banking, legal, accounting and other professional fees directly related to both consummated acquisitions and acquisition targets, termination and related costs for transitional and certain other employees, integration related professional fees and other post business combination expenses associated with integration activity. See Note 3, “Acquisitions” for further detail.  Income Taxes  Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.  The Company recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in income tax expense in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. Accrued interest expense and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are recorded in Income tax expense.  See Note 14, “Income Taxes” for further detail.  Foreign Currency Translation  Local currencies are considered the functional currencies for most of the Company’s operations outside the United States. Assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are translated at the rate of exchange existing at year-end, with revenues, expenses and cash flows translated at the average of the monthly exchange rates. Adjustments resulting from translation of the financial statements are recorded as a component of equity in Accumulated Ot her Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”), including the effects of exchange rate changes on intercompany balances of a long-term investment nature. See Note 17, “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income” for further detail.  Foreign currency transaction gains and losses for transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are reported in Other Non-Operating Expense, Net in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the period they occur. Exchange losses on foreign currency transactions were $ 10.2 million, $9.6 million, and $6.8 million for the years ended September 30, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively.  Newly Adopted Accounting Standards  In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting . The ASU provides for changes to the accounting for share-based payment awards issued to employees; primarily income taxes upon award vest or settlement, cash flow presentations of excess tax benefits and employee withheld taxes paid, as well as an entity forfeiture policy election. The ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim period within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted for any interim or annual period. The Company has elected to early adopt, effective as if adopted the first day of the fiscal year, October 1, 2015.  Under the new guidance, all excess tax benefits (“windfalls”) and deficiencies (“shortfalls”) related to employee stock compensation will be recognized within income tax expense. Under prior guidance, windfalls were recognized to additional paid-in capital and shortfalls were only recognized in the extent they exceed the pool of windfall tax benefits. As of September 30, 2015, there was $22.2 million of unrecognized deferred tax assets attributable to excess tax benefits that were not previously recognized as they did not reduce income taxes payable. The cumulative adjustment for the adoption did not have an impact on net equity as the incremental deferred tax assets are fully reserved by an incremental valuation allowance as of September 30, 2015. The adoption of the new standard impacted our previously reported quarterly results for the recognition of excess tax benefits in our provision for income taxes rather than paid in capital.  In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest – Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. This ASU requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented on a balance sheet as a direct deduction from the debt liability, similar to the presentation of debt discounts. Current guidance generally requires entities to capitalize costs paid to third parties that are directly related to issuing debt and that otherwise wouldn’t be incurred, and present those amounts separately as deferred charges. During the year ended September 30, 2016, the Company retrospectively applied the adoption of this ASU, resulting in a reclassification of $65.1 million of debt issuance costs as of September 30, 2015.  In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740) – Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes. The ASU simplifies the presentation of deferred tax assets and liabilities to be classified as noncurrent on a balance sheet. Current guidance requires an entity to separate deferred income tax assets and liabilities into current and noncurrent amounts. The new guidance requires all deferred tax assets and liabilities to be presented as noncurrent as the separate current classification results in little to no benefit to users of the financial statements because the classification does not generally align with the time period in which the recognized deferred tax amounts are expected to be recovered or settled. During the year ended September 30, 2016, the Company retrospectively applied the adoption of this ASU, resulting in a reclassification of $44.7 million of current deferred tax assets and $4.6 million of current deferred tax liabilities as of September 30, 2015.  The following is a summary of the reclassifications from the retrospective adoption of ASU 2015-03 and ASU 2015-17 discussed above, as of September 30, 2015 for SBH and SB/RH, respectively:    SBH SB/RH  Statement of Financial Position (in millions) As Reported Reclassification As Reclassified As Reported Reclassification As Reclassified  Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 116.8 $ (44.7) $ 72.1 $ 116.8 $ (44.7) $ 72.1  Deferred charges and other 101.7 (59.5) 42.2 101.6 (59.5) 42.1  Other current liabilities (217.3) 4.6 (212.7) (216.5) 4.6 (211.9)  Long-term debt, net of current portion (3,937.2) 65.1 (3,872.1) (3,937.2) 65.1 (3,872.1)  Deferred taxes (noncurrent liability) (607.0) 34.5 (572.5) (607.0) 34.5 (572.5)  In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments. The ASU simplifies the presentation of provisional amounts recognized in a business combination during the measurement period (one year from the date of acquisition). Current guidance requires retrospective adjustment of prior periods; the new guidance eliminates this requirement. The Company applied the adoption of this ASU effective the first day of the year ending September 30, 2016 and all subsequent measurement period adjustments are recorded in the period identified, resulting in the recognition of adjustments to goodwill from the Armored AutoGroup (“AAG”) acquisition. See Note 9 “Goodwill and Intangible Assets”, for adjustments to goodwill.  Recently Issued Accounting Standards  In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) , which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605, Revenue Recognition. This ASU requires revenue recognition to depict the transfer of goods and services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new revenue recognition model requires identifying the contract and performance obligations, determining the transaction price, allocating the transaction price to performance obligations and recognizing the revenue upon satisfaction of performance obligations. This ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments, and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. This ASU can be applied either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying the updates recognized at the date of the initial application along with additional disclosures. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) Deferral of the Effective Date , which amends the previously issued ASU to provide for a one year deferral from the original effective date. As a result, the ASU will become effective for us beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, with early application only being available to us beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. We are assessing the impact this pronouncement will have on the consolidated financial statements of the Company and have not determined the materiality or method of adoption.  In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which supersedes the lease requirements in ASC 840, Leases . This ASU requires lessees to recognize lease assets and liabilities on the balance sheet, as well as disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. Although the new ASU requires both operating and finance leases to be disclosed on the balance sheet, a distinction between the two types still exists as the economics of leases can vary. The ASU can be applied using a modified retrospective approach, with a number of optional practical expedients relating to the identification and classification of leases that commenced before the effective date, along with the ability to use hindsight in the evaluation of lease decisions, that entities may elect to apply. As a result, the ASU will become effective for us beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, with early adoption applicable. We are assessing the impact this pronouncement will have on the consolidated financial statements of the Company and have not determined the materiality or method of adoption . 

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Acquisitions	NOTE 3 - ACQUISITIONS  The Company accounts for acquisitions by applying the acquisition method of accounting. The acquisition method of accounting requires, among other things, that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination be measured at their fair values as of the closing date of the acquisition.  Armored AutoGroup  On May 21, 2015 , the Company completed the acquisition of AAG, a consumer products company consisting primarily of Armor All® branded automotive aftermarket appearance products, STP® branded performance chemicals and the A/C PRO® branded do-it-yourself automotive air conditioner recharge products. The results of AAG’s operations since May 21, 2015 are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income, and reported as a separate reporting segment under GAC for the years ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.  The Company has recorded an allocation of the purchase price to the Company’s tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values as of the May 21, 2015 acquisition date. Measurement period adjustments were recorded subsequent to the acquisition date in the period identified. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible assets and identifiable intangible assets was recorded as goodwill, which includes value associated with the assembled workforce, including an experienced research team. The calculation of purchase price and purchase price allocation, including measurement period adjustments, is as follows:     (in millions) Purchase Price  Cash consideration $ 929.3   (in millions) Purchase Price Allocation  Cash and cash equivalents $ 30.9  Receivables 156.5  Inventories 82.5  Prepaid expenses and other current assets 8.2  Property, plant and equipment, net 37.6  Goodwill 975.4  Intangible assets 418.0  Deferred charges and other 16.5  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (119.2)  Long-term debt (540.0)  Other long term liabilities (137.1)  Net assets acquired $ 929.3  The purchase price allocation resulted in goodwill of $ 975.4 million of which $ 4.9 million is deductible for tax purposes. Due to expected synergies in sales of legacy Spectrum branded products through new distribution channels, the Company has allocated $38.9 million of the acquired goodwill to its GBA segment. The remaining $936.5 million of goodwill is allocated to the GAC segment. The values allocated to intangible assets and the weighted average useful lives are as follows:    (in millions) Carrying Amount Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)  Tradenames $ 295.0 Indefinite  Technology 41.0 10  Licensing agreements 19.0 10  Customer relationships 63.0 15  Total intangibles acquired $ 418.0  The Company performed a valuation of the acquired inventories; property, plant and equipment; tradenames; technologies; licensing agreements; and customer relationships. The following is a summary of significant inputs to the valuation:  · Inventories – The replacement cost approach was applied to estimate the fair value of the raw materials and unbranded finished goods inventory. Branded finished goods were valued based on the comparative sales method, which estimates the expected sales price of the finished goods inventory, reduced for all costs expected to be incurred in its completion or disposition and a profit on those costs.  · Property, plant and equipment – The market approach was used to estimate the fair value of land. The direct cost approach was used to estimate the fair value of property, plant and equipment.  · Tradenames – The Company valued indefinite-lived trade names using an income approach, the relief-from-royalty method. Under this method, the asset value was determined by estimating the hypothetical royalties that would have to be paid if the trade names were not owned. Royalty rates were selected based on consideration of several factors, including prior transactions, related trademarks and trade names, other similar trademark licensing and transaction agreements and the relative profitability and perceived contribution of the trade names.  · Technology – The Company valued technology using an income approach, the relief-from-royalty method. Under this method, the asset value was determined by estimating the hypothetical royalties that would have to be paid if the technology was not owned. Royalty rates were selected based on consideration of several factors, including prior transactions, related licensing agreements and the importance of the technology and profit levels, among other considerations. The Company anticipates using these technologies through the legal life of the underlying patents; therefore, the expected useful life of these technologies is based on the remaining life of the underlying patents.  · Licensing Agreements – The Company valued licensing agreements using the income approach. Under this method, the asset value was determined by estimating the revenue stream over the implied life of the agreements.  · Customer relationships – The Company valued customer relationships using an income approach, the multi-period excess earnings method. In determining the fair value of the customer relationships, the multi-period excess earnings approach values the intangible asset at the present value of the incremental after-tax cash flows attributable only to the customer relationship after deducting contributory asset charges. The incremental after-tax cash flows attributable to the subject intangible asset are then discounted to their present value. Only expected sales from current customers were used, which are estimated using annual expected growth rates of 2.0% to 12.1% . The Company assumed a customer retention rate of approximately 95.0% , which is supported by historical retention rates. Income taxes were estimated at 38% and amounts were discounted using a rate of 9.5% .  The following unaudited pro forma combined financial information presents the Company’s pro forma results for the year s ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 had the results of AAG been combined as of October 1, 2013:     2015 2014  (in millions) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)  Pro forma net sales $ 4,966.2 $ 4,872.4  Pro forma net income $ 217.3 $ 235.5  The 2015 unaudited pro forma combined financial results exclude (1) a non-recurring interest expense of $35.7 million related to the extinguishment of AAG debt recognized in connection with the acquisition, (2) $47.3 million of acquisition and integration related charges incurred as a result of the acquisition (3) $18.8 million of non-recurring expense related to the fair value adjustment to acquisition date inventory and (4) $10.4 million of accelerated share based compensation costs incurred as a result of the acquisition.  Salix  On January 16, 2015 , the Company completed the acquisition of Salix, a vertically integrated producer and distributor of natural rawhide dog chews, treats and snacks. The results of Salix’s operations are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income, and as part of the PET segment.  The Company has recorded an allocation of the purchase price to the Company’s tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values as of the January 16, 2015 acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible assets and identifiable intangible assets was recorded as goodwill, which includes value associated with the assembled workforce, including an experienced research team. The calculation of the purchase price and purchase price allocation is as follows:    (in millions) Purchase Price  Cash consideration $ 146.8  Contingent consideration 1.5  Total purchase price $ 148.3   (in millions) Purchase Price Allocation  Cash and cash equivalents $ 0.5  Receivables 10.7  Inventories 17.0  Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2.5  Property, plant and equipment, net 1.2  Goodwill 71.5  Intangible assets 55.5  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (8.5)  Other long term liabilities (2.1)  Net assets acquired $ 148.3  The purchase price allocation resulted in goodwill of $71.5 million of which $24.7 million is deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the PET segment. The values allocated to intangible assets and the weighted average useful lives are as follows:    (in millions) Carrying Amount Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)  Tradenames $ 17.0 Indefinite  Definite-lived tradenames 1.0 13  Technology 2.1 17  Customer relationships 35.4 13  Total intangibles acquired $ 55.5  The Company performed a valuation of the acquired inventories, property, plant and equipment, tradenames, customer relationships and non-compete agreement. A summary of the significant inputs to the valuation is as follows:  · Inventories – The replacement cost approach was applied to estimate the fair value of the raw materials and unbranded finished goods inventory. Branded finished goods were valued based on the comparative sales method, which estimates the expected sales price of the finished goods inventory, reduced for all costs expected to be incurred in its completion or disposition and a profit on those costs.  · Property, plant and equipment – The cost approach was utilized to estimate the fair value of approximately 98% of the property, plant and equipment. The sales comparison approach was used to estimate the fair value of the remaining 2% of the property, plant and equipment.  · Tradenames – The Company valued indefinite-lived trade names using an income approach, the relief-from-royalty method. Under this method, the asset value was determined by estimating the hypothetical royalties that would have to be paid if the trade names were not owned. Royalty rates were selected based on consideration of several factors, including prior transactions, related trademarks and trade names, other similar trademark licensing and transaction agreements and the relative profitability and perceived contribution of the trade names.  · Technology – The Company valued technology using an income approach, the relief-from-royalty method. Under this method, the asset value was determined by estimating the hypothetical royalties that would have to be paid if the technology was not owned. Royalty rates were selected based on consideration of several factors, including prior transactions, related licensing agreements and the importance of the technology and profit levels, among other considerations. The Company anticipates using these technologies through the legal life of the underlying patents; therefore, the expected useful life of these technologies is based on the remaining life of the underlying patents.  · Customer relationships – The Company valued customer relationships using an income approach, the multi-period excess earnings method. In determining the fair value of the customer relationships, the multi-period excess earnings approach values the intangible asset at the present value of the incremental after-tax cash flows attributable only to the customer relationship after deducting contributory asset charges. The incremental after-tax cash flows attributable to the subject intangible asset are then discounted to their present value. Only expected sales from current customers were used, which are estimated using annual expected growth rates of 0% to 12.1% . The Company assumed a customer retention rate of approximately 92.5% , which is supported by historical retention rates. Income taxes were estimated at 38% and amounts were discounted using a rate of 12% to 13% .  · Non-compete agreement – The Company valued the non-compete agreement using the income approach that compares the prospective cash flows with and without the non-compete agreement in place. The value of the non-compete agreement is the difference between the discounted cash flows of the business under each of these two alternative scenarios, considering both tax expenditure and tax amortization benefits.  The Salix acquisition was not considered individually significant to the consolidated results of the Company and therefore pro forma results are not presented.  European IAMS and Eukanuba  On December 31, 2014 , the Company completed the acquisition of Procter & Gamble’s European IAMS and Eukanuba pet food business, including its brands for dogs and cats. The results of European IAMS and Eukanuba’s operations are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income, and as part of the PET segment.  The Company has recorded an allocation of the purchase price to the Company’s tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values as of the December 31, 2014 acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible assets and identifiable intangible assets was recorded as goodwill, which includes value associated with the assembled workforce, including an experienced research team. The calculation of the purchase price and purchase price allocation is as follows:    (in millions) Purchase Price  Cash consideration $ 115.7   (in millions) Purchase Price Allocation  Inventories $ 16.3  Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2.9  Property, plant and equipment, net 58.3  Goodwill 4.0  Intangible assets 39.6  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (2.7)  Other long term liabilities (2.7)  Net assets acquired $ 115.7  The purchase price allocation resulted in goodwill of $4.0 million which is not deductible for tax purposes . Goodwill was allocated to the PET segment. The values allocated to intangible assets and the weighted average useful lives are as follows:    (in millions) Carrying Amount Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)  Tradenames $ 25.5 Indefinite  Technology 3.6 8  Customer relationships 10.5 15  Total intangibles acquired $ 39.6  The Company performed a valuation of the acquired inventories, property, plant and equipment, tradenames, technology and customer relationships. The following is a summary of significant inputs to the valuation:  · Inventories – The replacement cost approach was applied to estimate the fair value of the raw materials inventory. Work-in-process and finished goods inventory were valued at estimated selling price less the sum of costs of disposal and a reasonable profit on the value added in the completion and disposal effort.  · Property, plant and equipment – The market approach was used to estimate the fair value of land. The direct cost approach was used to estimate the fair value of property, plant and equipment.  · Tradenames – The Company valued indefinite-lived trade names using an income approach, the relief-from-royalty method. Under this method, the asset value was determined by estimating the hypothetical royalties that would have to be paid if the trade names were not owned. Royalty rates were selected based on consideration of several factors, including prior transactions, related trademarks and trade names, other similar trademark licensing and transaction agreements and the relative profitability and perceived contribution of the trade names.  · Technology – The Company valued technology using an income approach, the relief-from-royalty method. Under this method, the asset value was determined by estimating the hypothetical royalties that would have to be paid if the technology was not owned. Royalty rates were selected based on consideration of several factors, including prior transactions, related licensing agreements and the importance of the technology and profit levels, among other considerations. The Company anticipates using these technologies through the legal life of the underlying patents; therefore, the expected useful life of these technologies is based on the remaining life of the underlying patents.  · Customer relationships – The Company valued customer relationships using an income approach, the multi-period excess earnings method. In determining the fair value of the customer relationships, the multi-period excess earnings approach values the intangible asset at the present value of the incremental after-tax cash flows attributable only to the customer relationship after deducting contributory asset charges. The incremental after-tax cash flows attributable to the subject intangible asset are then discounted to their present value. Only expected sales from current customers were used, which are estimated using annual expected growth rates of 0% to 5.6% . The Company assumed a customer retention rate of approximately 90% to 100% , which was supported by historical retention rates. Income taxes were estimated at 25% and amounts were discounted using a rate of 12.5% .  The European IAMS and Eukanuba acquisition was not considered individually significant to the consolidated results of the Company and therefore pro forma results are not presented.  Tell Manufacturing  On October 1, 2014 , the Company completed the acquisition of Tell, a manufacturer and distributor of commercial doors, locks, and hardware. The results of Tell’s operations are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income, and as part of the HHI segment.  The Company has recorded an allocation of the purchase price to the Company’s tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values as of the October 1, 2014 acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible assets and identifiable intangible assets was recorded as goodwill, which includes value associated with the assembled workforce, including an experienced research team. The calculation of the purchase price and purchase price allocation is as follows:    (in millions) Purchase Price  Cash consideration $ 30.3   (in millions) Purchase Price Allocation  Cash and cash equivalents $ 1.1  Receivables 6.0  Inventories 7.2  Prepaid expenses and other current assets 0.6  Property, plant and equipment, net 1.5  Goodwill 7.1  Intangible assets 12.5  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (5.7)  Net assets acquired $ 30.3  The purchase price allocation resulted in goodwill of $7.1 million which is deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill was allocated to the HHI segment . The values allocated to intangible assets and the weighted average useful lives are as follows:    (in millions) Carrying Amount Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)  Tradenames $ 4.0 Indefinite  Customer relationships 8.5 13  Total intangibles acquired $ 12.5  The Company performed a valuation of the acquired inventories, property, plant and equipment, tradenames and customer relationships. The following is a summary of significant inputs to the valuation:  · Inventories – The replacement cost approach was applied to estimate the fair value of the raw materials inventory. Finished goods were valued at estimated selling price less the sum of costs of disposal and a reasonable profit on the value added in the completion and disposal effort.  · Property, plant and equipment – The cost approach was used to estimate the fair value of approximately 97% of the property, plant and equipment. The sales comparison approach was utilized to estimate the fair value of the remaining 3% of the property, plant and equipment.  · Tradenames – The Company valued indefinite-lived trade names using an income approach, the relief-from-royalty method. Under this method, the asset value was determined by estimating the hypothetical royalties that would have to be paid if the trade name was not owned. Royalty rates were selected based on consideration of several factors, including prior transactions of Tell, related trademarks and trade names, other similar trademark licensing and transaction agreements and the relative profitability and perceived contribution of the trade names.  · Customer relationships – The Company valued customer relationships using an income approach, the multi-period excess earnings method. In determining the fair value of the customer relationships, the multi-period excess earnings approach values the intangible asset at the present value of the incremental after-tax cash flows attributable only to the customer relationship after deducting contributory asset charges. The incremental after-tax cash flows attributable to the subject intangible asset are then discounted to their present value. Only expected sales from current customers were used, which are estimated using annual expected growth rates of 2.5% to 7.1% . The Company assumed a customer retention rate of approximately 90% , which was supported by historical retention rates. Income taxes were estimated at 38% and amounts were discounted using a rate of 20% .  The Tell Manufacturing acquisition was not considered individually significant to the consolidated results of the Company and therefore pro forma results are not presented.  Acquisition and Integration Costs  The following table summarizes acquisition and integration related charges incurred by the Company during the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014:   (in millions) 2016 2015 2014  Armored AutoGroup $ 14.6 $ 21.8 $ —  HHI Business 13.3 12.0 11.0  European IAMS and Eukanuba 3.5 9.3 —  Salix 2.1 10.7 —  Other 3.2 5.0 9.1  Total acquisition and integration related charges $ 36.7 $ 58.8 $ 20.1 

Restructuring And Related Charg

Restructuring And Related Charges	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Restructuring And Related Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring And Related Charges	 NOTE 4 - RESTRUCTURING AND RELATED CHARGES  GAC Business Rationalization Initiatives – During the third quarter of the year ended September 30, 2016, the Company implemented a series of initiatives in the GAC segment to consolidate certain operations and reduce operating costs. These initiatives included headcount reductions and the exit of certain facilities. Total costs associated with these initiatives are expected to be approximately $20 million, of which $5.3 million has been incurred to date, the balance is anticipated to be incurred through September 30, 2017.  HHI Business Rationalization Initiatives – During the fourth quarter of the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company implemented a series of initiatives throughout the HHI segment to reduce operating costs and exit low margin business outside the U.S. These initiatives included headcount reductions, the exit of certain facilities and the sale of a portion of the global HHI operations. Total costs associated with these initiatives of $ 16.6 million has been incurred to date, and completed as of September 30, 2016.  Global Expense Rationalization Initiatives – During the third quarter of the year ended September 30, 2013, the Company implemented a series of initiatives throughout the Company to reduce operating costs. These initiatives consisted of headcount reductions in the GBA and PET, and within Corporate. Total costs associated with these initiatives of $ 47.0 million has been incurred to date, and completed as of September 30, 2016.  Other Restructuring Activities – The Company has entered or may enter into small, less significant initiatives and restructuring activities to reduce costs and improve margins throughout the organization. Individually these activities are not substantial, and occur over a shorter time period (less than 12 months). Total costs associated with these initiatives are expected to be approximately $6 million, of which $ 2.9 million has been incurred to date.  The following summarizes restructuring and related charges for the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014:    (in millions) 2016 2015 2014  Global expense rationalization initiatives $ 5.2 $ 17.1 $ 13.4  HHI business rationalization initiatives 1.8 10.3 4.5  GAC business rationalization initiatives 5.3 — —  Other restructuring activities 2.9 1.3 5.0  Total restructuring and related charges $ 15.2 $ 28.7 $ 22.9  Reported as:  Cost of goods sold $ 0.5 $ 2.1 $ 3.7  Operating expense 14.7 26.6 19.2  The following summarizes restructuring and related charges for the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014, and cumulative costs on restructuring initiatives as of September 30, 2016, by cost type:    Termination Other  (in millions) Benefits Costs Total  For the year ended September 30, 2016 4.3 10.9 15.2  For the year ended September 30, 2015 7.0 21.7 28.7  For the year ended September 30, 2014 11.2 11.7 22.9  Cumulative costs through September 30, 2016 32.4 39.4 71.8  The following is a rollforward of the accrual related to all restructuring and related activities, included within Other Current Liabilities, by cost type, for the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014:   Termination Other  (in millions) Benefits Costs Total  Accrual balance at September 30, 2014 $ 9.9 $ 1.6 $ 11.5  Provisions 5.1 3.9 9.0  Cash expenditures (9.5) (1.7) (11.2)  Non Cash Items (1.2) 0.1 (1.1)  Accrual balance at September 30, 2015 4.3 3.9 8.2  Provisions 4.3 10.9 15.2  Cash expenditures (6.9) (13.6) (20.5)  Non-cash items (0.1) (0.2) (0.3)  Accrual balance at September 30, 2016 $ 1.6 $ 1.0 $ 2.6  The following summarizes restructuring and related charges by segment for the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014, cumulative costs on restructuring initiatives as of September 30, 2016 and future expected costs to be incurred by segment:         (in millions) GBA PET HHI GAC Corporate Total  For the year ended September 30, 2016 $ 0.8 $ 4.6 $ 4.5 5.3 $ — $ 15.2  For the year ended September 30, 2015 8.5 9.5 10.3 — 0.4 28.7  For the year ended September 30, 2014 11.2 3.0 8.2 — 0.5 22.9  Cumulative costs through September 30, 2016 30.0 15.1 19.3 5.3 2.1 71.8  Future costs to be incurred 1.0 1.8 0.1 14.6 0.1 17.6  

Fair Value Of Financial Instrum

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments	NOTE 5 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The fair values of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities are defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value measurements are classified using a fair value hierarchy that is based upon the observability of inputs used in measuring fair value. Observable inputs (highest level) reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs (lowest level) reflect internally developed assumptions about hypothetical transactions in the absence of market data. Fair value measurements are classified under the following hierarchy: · Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. · Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable . · Level 3 - Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable . The Company utilizes valuation techniques that attempt to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The Company’s derivatives are valued on a recurring basis using internal models, which are based on market observable inputs including interest rate curves and both forward and spot prices for currencies and commodities, which are generally based on quoted or observed market prices (Level 2). The fair value of certain derivative financial instruments is estimated using pricing models based on contracts with similar terms and risks. Modeling techniques assume market correlation and volatility, such as using prices of one delivery point to calculate the price of the contract’s different delivery point. The nominal value of interest rate transactions is discounted using applicable forward interest rate curves. In addition, by applying a credit reserve which is calculated based on credit default swaps or published default probabilities for the actual and potential asset value, the fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instrument assets reflects the risk that the counterparties to these contracts may default on the obligations. Likewise, by assessing the requirements of a reserve for non-performance which is calculated based on the probability of default by the Company, the Company adjusts its derivative contract liabilities to reflect the price at which a potential market participant would be willing to assume the Company’s liabilities. The Company has not changed the valuation techniques used in measuring the fair value of any financial assets and liabilities during the year. The fair values of derivative instruments as of September 30, 2016 and 2015 are as follows. See Note 12, “Derivatives” for additional detail:   2016 2015  Carrying Carrying  (in millions) Amount Fair Value Amount Fair Value  Derivative Assets $ 8.7 $ 8.7 $ 6.0 $ 6.0  Derivative Liabilities $ 3.2 $ 3.2 $ 9.8 $ 9.8 The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and short term debt approximate fair value based on the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities. The carrying values of goodwill, intangible assets and other long-lived assets are tested annually or more frequently if an event occurs that indicates an impairment loss may have been incurred, using fair value measurements with unobservable inputs (Level 3). The carrying values and estimated fair values for debt as of September 30, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:      2016 2015  Carrying Carrying  (in millions) Amount Fair Value Amount Fair Value  Total debt - SBH $ 3,620.2 $ 3,865.1 $ 3,905.9 $ 4,085.8  Total debt - SB/RH $ 3,620.2 $ 3,865.1 $ 3,940.6 $ 4,120.5  The fair value measurements of the Company’s debt represent non-active market exchange-traded securities which are valued at quoted input prices that are directly observable or indirectly observable through corroboration with observable market data (Level 2).

Receivables

Receivables	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables	NOTE 6 - RECEIVABLES  The allowance for uncollectible receivables as of September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $4 6.8 million and $44.0 million, respectively. The following is a rollforward of the allowance for the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014:    Beginning Charged to Other Ending  (in millions) Balance Profit & Loss Deductions Adjustments Balance  September 30, 2016 $ 44.0 $ 15.6 $ (12.0) $ (0.8) $ 46.8  September 30, 2015 $ 48.6 $ 6.0 $ (6.3) $ (4.3) $ 44.0  September 30, 2014 $ 37.4 $ 7.4 $ (2.4) $ 6.2 $ 48.6  The Company has a broad range of customers including many large retail outlet chains, one of which accounts for a significant percentage of its sales volume. This major customer represented 15% , 15% and 16% of the Company’s Net Sales during years ended September 30, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. This major custom er also represented 15% and 16% of the Company’s Trade Receivables as of September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  We have entered into various factoring agreements and early pay programs with our customers to sell our trade receivables under non-recourse agreements in exchange for cash proceeds. A loss on sales is recognized for any discount and factoring fees associated with the transfer. We utilize factoring arrangements as an integral part of our financing for working capital. These transactions are treated as a sale and are accounted for as a reduction in trade receivables because the agreements transfer effective control over and risk related to the receivables to buyers. In some instances, we may continue to service the transferred receivable after the factoring has occurred, but in most cases we do not service any factored accounts, and any servicing of the trade receivable does not constitute significant continuing involvement or preclude the recognition of a sale. We do not carry any material servicing assets or liabilities. Cash proceeds from these arrangements are reflected as operating activities. The aggregate gross amount factored under these facilities was $2,055.0 million, $1,938.0 million and $1,575.0 million for the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The cost of factoring such trade receivables was $10.1 million, $6.5 million and $9.7 million for the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 and reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Income as General and Administrative Expense.

Inventory

Inventory	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Inventory [Abstract]
Inventory	NOTE 7 - INVENTORY Inventories as of September 30, 2016 and 2015 consist of the following:       (in millions) 2016 2015  Raw materials $ 127.5 $ 132.4  Work-in-process 43.6 37.9  Finished goods 569.5 610.5  $ 740.6 $ 780.8 

Property, Plant And Equipment

Property, Plant And Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Property, Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant And Equipment	NOTE 8 - Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment as of September 30, 2016 and 2015 consist of the following:    (in millions) 2016 2015  Land, buildings and improvements $ 195.8 $ 190.9  Machinery, equipment and other 550.6 491.9  Capitalized leases 130.0 97.3  Construction in progress 57.7 51.8  Property, plant and equipment $ 934.1 $ 831.9  Accumulated depreciation (392.0) (324.8)  Property, plant and equipment, net $ 542.1 $ 507.1  

Goodwill And Intangible Assets

Goodwill And Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets	NOTE 9 - GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill, by segment, consists of the following:     (in millions) GBA HHI PET H&G GAC Total  As of September 30, 2014 $ 327.4 $ 709.8 $ 235.9 $ 196.5 $ — $ 1,469.6  AAG acquisition 38.9 — — — 933.2 972.1  European IAMS and Eukanuba acquisition — — 4.0 — — 4.0  Salix acquisition — — 71.5 — — 71.5  Tell Manufacturing acquisition — 7.1 — — — 7.1  Foreign currency impact (17.8) (17.4) (11.8) — (0.6) (47.6)  As of September 30, 2015 348.5 699.5 299.6 196.5 932.6 2,476.7  Adjustments — — — — 3.3 3.3  Foreign currency impact (3.4) 3.3 0.2 — (1.7) (1.6)  As of September 30, 2016 $ 345.1 $ 702.8 $ 299.8 $ 196.5 $ 934.2 $ 2,478.4  The carrying value and accumulated amortization for intangible assets subject to amortization are as follows:     2016 2015  (in millions) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net  Customer relationships $ 984.8 $ (302.9) $ 681.9 $ 985.2 $ (247.4) $ 737.8  Technology assets 237.2 (96.7) 140.5 238.6 (78.1) 160.5  Tradenames 165.7 (89.1) 76.6 165.4 (73.7) 91.7  Total $ 1,387.7 $ (488.7) $ 899.0 $ 1,389.2 $ (399.2) $ 990.0 Certain trade names intangible assets have an indefinite life and are not amortized. The balance of trade names not subject to amortization was $1,473.5 million and $1,490.3 million as of September 30, 2016 and 2015. During the year ended September 30, 2016, the Company recognized $4.7 million impairment on indefinite life intangible assets due to the reduction in value over certain tradenames in response to changes in management’s strategy. There was no impairment loss on indefinite-lived trade names for the years ended September 30, 2015 or 2014. Amortization expense from intangible assets for the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $ 93.9 million, $87.8 million and $81.7 million, respectively. Excluding the impact of any future acquisitions or changes in foreign currency, the Company anticipates the annual amortization expense of intangible assets for the next five fiscal years will be as follows:      (in millions) Amortization  2017 $ 91.9  2018 85.7  2019 85.4  2020 85.2  2021 81.9 

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Debt [Abstract]
Debt	NOTE 10 - DEBT Debt as of September 30, 2016 and 2015 consists of the following:     SBH SB/RH  2016 2015 2016 2015  (in millions) Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate  Term Loan, variable rate, due June 23, 2022 $ 1,005.5 3.6 % $ 1,226.9 3.9 % $ 1,005.5 3.6 % $ 1,226.9 3.9 %  CAD Term Loan, variable rate, due June 23, 2022 54.9 4.6 % 55.7 4.4 % 54.9 4.6 % 55.7 4.4 %  Euro Term Loan, variable rate, due June 23, 2022 63.0 3.5 % 255.8 3.5 % 63.0 3.5 % 255.8 3.5 %  4.00% Notes, due October 1, 2026 477.0 4.0 % — — % 477.0 4.0 % — — %  5.75% Notes, due July 15, 2025 1,000.0 5.8 % 1,000.0 5.8 % 1,000.0 5.8 % 1,000.0 5.8 %  6.125% Notes, due December 15, 2024 250.0 6.1 % 250.0 6.1 % 250.0 6.1 % 250.0 6.1 %  6.375% Notes, due November 15, 2020 129.7 6.4 % 520.0 6.4 % 129.7 6.4 % 520.0 6.4 %  6.625% Notes, due November 15, 2022 570.0 6.6 % 570.0 6.6 % 570.0 6.6 % 570.0 6.6 %  Revolver Facility, variable rate, expiring June 23, 2020 — — % — — % — — % — — %  Other notes and obligations 16.8 9.8 % 11.2 10.2 % 16.8 9.8 % 45.9 4.9 %  Obligations under capital leases 114.7 5.5 % 88.2 5.7 % 114.7 5.5 % 88.2 5.7 %  Total debt 3,681.6 3,977.8 3,681.6 4,012.5  Unamortized discount on debt (4.5) (6.8) (4.5) (6.8)  Debt issuance costs (56.9) (65.1) (56.9) (65.1)  Less current portion (164.0) (33.8) (164.0) (68.5)  Long-term debt, net of current portion $ 3,456.2 $ 3,872.1 $ 3,456.2 $ 3,872.1  Debt of SB/RH also includes a loan from SBH of $34.7 million as of September 30, 2015. There was no intercompany debt owed by SB/RH as of September 30, 2016. The Company’s aggregate scheduled maturities of debt and capital lease obligations are as follows:    SBH SB/RH  (in millions) Capital Lease Obligations Debt Total Capital Lease Obligations Debt Total  2017 $ 10.0 $ 154.0 $ 164.0 $ 10.0 $ 154.0 $ 164.0  2018 9.5 15.3 24.8 9.5 15.3 24.8  2019 8.8 11.4 20.2 8.8 11.4 20.2  2020 8.5 11.4 19.9 8.5 11.4 19.9  2021 10.0 11.3 21.3 10.0 11.3 21.3  Thereafter 67.9 3,363.5 3,431.4 67.9 3,363.5 3,431.4  Long-term debt $ 114.7 $ 3,566.9 $ 3,681.6 $ 114.7 $ 3,566.9 $ 3,681.6  Term Loans and Revolver Facility  On June 23, 2015, SBI entered into term loan facilities pursuant to a Senior Credit Agreement consisting of (i) a $1,450 million USD Term Loan due June 23, 2022, (ii) a $75 million CAD Term Loan due June 23, 2022 and (iii) a €300 million Euro Term Loan due June 23, 2022, (collectively, “Term Loans”) and (iv) entered into a $500 million Revolver Facility due June 23, 2020 (the “Revolver”). The proceeds from the Term Loans and draws on the Revolver were used to repay SBI’s then-existing senior term credit facility, repay SBI’s outstanding 6.75% senior unsecured notes due 2020, repay and replace SBI’s then-existing asset based revolving loan facility, and to pay fees and expenses in connection with the refinancing and for general corporate purposes.  The Term Loans and Revolver are subject to variable interest rates, (i) the USD Term Loan is subject to either adjusted LIBOR (International Exchange London Interbank Offered Rate), subject to a 0.75% floor, plus 2.75% to 3.0% per annum, or base rate plus 1.75% to 2.0% per annum, (ii) the CAD Term Loan is subject to either CDOR (Canadian Dollar Offered Rate), subject to a 0.75% floor plus 3.5% per annum, or base rate plus 2.5% per annum, (iii) the Euro Term Loan is subject to either EURIBOR (Euro Interbank Offered Rate), subject to a 0.75% floor, plus 2.75% per annum, with no base rate option available and (iv) the Revolver is subject to either adjusted LIBOR plus 2.75% to 3.0% per annum, or base rate plus 1.75% to 2.0% per annum. On October 6, 2016, subsequent to the year ended September 30, 2016, SBI amended the Term Loans reducing the interest rate. The USD Term Loans are subject to either adjusted LIBOR subject to 0.75% floor, plus 2.5% per annum, or base rate plus 1.5% per annum effective the date of the amendment.  Subject to certain mandatory prepayment events, the Term Loans are subject to repayment according to scheduled amortizations, with the final payments of all amounts outstanding, plus accrued and unpaid interest, due at maturity. The Senior Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including, but not limited to, restrictions on SBI and its restricted subsidiaries’ ability to incur indebtedness, create liens, make investments, pay dividends or make certain other distributions, and merge or consolidate or sell assets, in each case subject to certain exceptions set forth in the Senior Credit Agreement. Additionally, the Senior Credit Agreement, solely with respect to the Revolver Facility, contains a financial covenant on the maximum net total leverage ratio that is tested on the last day of each fiscal quarter. The Company was in compliance with all covenants as of September 30, 2016.  Pursuant to a guarantee agreement, SB/RH and the material wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries of SBI have guaranteed SBI’s obligations under the Senior Credit Agreement and related loan documents. Pursuant to a security agreement, SBI and such subsidiary guarantors have pledged substantially all of their respective assets to secure such obligations and, in addition, SB/RH has pledged the capital stock of SBI to secure such obligations. The Senior Credit Agreement also provides for customary events of default including payment defaults and cross-defaults to other material indebtedness.  The Term Loans were issued net of a $5.1 million discount, which is amortized with a corresponding charge to interest expense over the remaining life of the loans. The Company incurred $18.5 million of debt issuance costs of which $8.1 million was capitalized as debt issuance costs and the remainder of $10.4 million was recognized as interest expense during the year ended September 30, 2015. The Company recognized accelerated amortization of portions of the unamortized discount and unamortized debt issuance costs related to the then-existing Term Loans of $7.7 million.  In connection with the new Revolver Facility, the Company incurred $5.7 million of fees that were capitalized as debt issuance costs and are being amortized over the remaining life of the Revolver Facility. The Company recorded accelerated amortization of portions of the unamortized debt issuance costs related to the refinancing of the previous revolver facility totaling $1.1 million as an increase to interest expense during the year ended September 30, 2015. As of September 30, 2016, the Company had aggregate borrowing availability of $466.2 million, net of outstanding letters of credit of $24.6 million and a $9.2 million amount allocated to a foreign subsidiary.  4.00% Notes  On September 20, 2016, SBI issued €425 million aggregate principal amount of 4.00% Notes at par value, due October 1, 2026. The 4.00% Notes are guaranteed by SB/RH as well as by SBI’s existing and future domestic subsidiaries.  SBI may redeem all or a part of the 4.00% Notes, at any time on or after October 1, 2021 at specified redemption prices. In addition, prior to October 1, 2021, SBI may redeem the notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amounts plus a “make-whole” premium. SBI is also entitled to redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes before October 1, 2019 with an amount of cash equal to the net proceeds that SBI raises in equity offerings at specified redemption prices. Further, the indenture governing the 4.00% Notes (the “2026 Indenture”) requires SBI to make an offer, in cash, to repurchase all or a portion of the applicable outstanding notes for a specified redemption price, including a redemption premium, upon the occurrence of a change of control of SBI, as defined in the 2026 Indenture.  The 2026 Indenture contains customary covenants that limit, among other things, the incurrence of additional indebtedness, payment of dividends on or redemption or repurchase of equity interests, the making of certain investments, expansion into unrelated businesses, creation of liens on assets, merger or consolidation with another company, transfer or sale of all or substantially all assets, and transactions with affiliates.  In addition, the 2026 Indenture provides for customary events of default, including failure to make required payments, failure to comply with certain agreements or covenants, failure to make payments when due or on acceleration of certain other indebtedness, and certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency. Events of default under the 2026 Indenture arising from certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency will automatically cause the acceleration of the amounts due under the 4.00% Notes. If any other event of default under the 2026 Indenture occurs and is continuing, the trustee for the 2026 Indenture or the registered holders of at least 25% in the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the 4.00% Notes, may declare the acceleration of the amounts due under those notes.  The Company recorded $7.7 million of fees in connection with the offering of the 4.00% Notes during the year ended September 30, 2016, which have been capitalized as debt issuance costs and are being amortized over the remaining life of the 4.00% Notes.  5.75% Notes  On May 20, 2015, in connection with the acquisition of the AAG Business, SBI issued $1,000 million aggregate principal amount of 5.75% Notes at par value, due July 15, 2025 (the “5.75% Notes”). The 5.75% Notes are guaranteed by SB/RH as well as by SBI’s existing and future domestic subsidiaries.  SBI may redeem all or a part of the 5.75% Notes, at any time on or after July 15, 2020, at specified redemption prices. In addition, prior to July 15, 2020, SBI may redeem the notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus a “make-whole” premium. SBI is also entitled to redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes before July 15, 2018 with an amount of cash equal to the net proceeds that SBI raises in equity offerings at specified redemption prices. Further, the indenture governing the 5.75% Notes (the “2025 Indenture”) requires SBI to make an offer, in cash, to repurchase all or a portion of the applicable outstanding notes for a specified redemption price, including a redemption premium, upon the occurrence of a change of control of SBI, as defined in the 2025 Indenture.  The 2025 Indenture contains customary covenants that limit, among other things, the incurrence of additional indebtedness, payment of dividends on or redemption or repurchase of equity interests, the making of certain investments, expansion into unrelated businesses, creation of liens on assets, merger or consolidation with another company, transfer or sale of all or substantially all assets, and transactions with affiliates.  In addition, the 2025 Indenture provides for customary events of default, including failure to make required payments, failure to comply with certain agreements or covenants, failure to make payments when due or on acceleration of certain other indebtedness, and certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency. Events of default under the 2025 Indenture arising from certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency will automatically cause the acceleration of the amounts due under the 5.75% Notes. If any other event of default under the 2025 Indenture occurs and is continuing, the trustee for the 2025 Indenture or the registered holders of at least 25% in the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the 5.75% Notes, may declare the acceleration of the amounts due under those notes.  The Company recorded $19.7 million of fees in connection with the offering of the 5.75% Notes during the year ended September 30, 2015, which have been capitalized as debt issuance costs and are being amortized over the remaining life of the 5.75% Notes.  6.125% Notes  On December 4, 2014, SBI issued $250 million aggregate principal amount of 6.125% Notes at par value, due December 15, 2024 (the”6.125% Notes”). The 6.125% Notes are guaranteed SB/RH, as well as by SBI’s existing and future domestic subsidiaries.  SBI may redeem all or a part of the 6.125% Notes, at any time on or after December 15, 2019, at specified redemption prices. Prior to December 15, 2019, SBI may redeem the notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus a “make-whole” premium. SBI is also entitled to redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes before December 15, 2017 with an amount of cash equal to the net proceeds that SBI raises in equity offerings at specified redemption prices. Further, the indenture governing the 6.125% Notes (the “2024 Indenture”) requires SBI to make an offer, in cash, to repurchase all or a portion of the applicable outstanding notes for a specified redemption price, including a redemption premium, upon the occurrence of a change of control of SBI, as defined in the 2024 Indenture.  The 2024 Indenture contains customary covenants that limit, among other things, the incurrence of additional indebtedness, payment of dividends on or redemption or repurchase of equity interests, the making of certain investments, expansion into unrelated businesses, creation of liens on assets, merger or consolidation with another company, transfer or sale of all or substantially all assets, and transactions with affiliates.  In addition, the 2024 Indenture provides for customary events of default, including failure to make required payments, failure to comply with certain agreements or covenants, failure to make payments when due or on acceleration of certain other indebtedness, and certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency. Events of default under the 2024 Indenture arising from certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency will automatically cause the acceleration of the amounts due under the 6.125% Notes. If any other event of default under the 2024 Indenture occurs and is continuing, the trustee for the 2024 Indenture or the registered holders of at least 25% in the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the 6.125% Notes, may declare the acceleration of the amounts due under those notes.  The Company recorded $4.6 million of fees in connection with the offering of the 6.125% Notes, which have been capitalized as debt issuance costs and are being amortized over the remaining life of the 6.125% Notes. 6.375% Notes and 6.625% Notes  On December 17, 2012, in connection with the acquisition of HHI Business, the Company assumed $520 million aggregate principal amount of 6.375% Notes at par value, due November 15, 2020 (the “6.375% Notes”), and $570 million aggregate principal amount of 6.625% Notes at par value, due November 15, 2022 (the “6.625% Notes”). The 6.375% Notes and 6.625% Notes are unsecured and guaranteed by SB/RH, as well as by existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries.  The Company may redeem all or a part of the 6.375% Notes and the 6.625% Notes, upon not less than 30 or more than 60 days notice, at specified redemption prices. Further, the indenture governing the 6.375% Notes and the 6.625% Notes (the “2020/22 Indenture”) requires the Company to make an offer, in cash, to repurchase all or a portion of the applicable outstanding notes for a specified redemption price, including a redemption premium, upon the occurrence of a change of control of the Company, as defined in such indenture.  The 2020/22 Indenture contains customary covenants that limit, among other things, the incurrence of additional indebtedness, payment of dividends on or redemption or repurchase of equity interests, the making of certain investments, expansion into unrelated businesses, creation of liens on assets, merger or consolidation with another company, transfer or sale of all or substantially all assets, and transactions with affiliates.  In addition, the 2020/22 Indenture provides for customary events of default, including failure to make required payments, failure to comply with certain agreements or covenants, failure to make payments when due or on acceleration of certain other indebtedness, and certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency. Events of default under the 2020/22 Indenture arising from certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency will automatically cause the acceleration of the amounts due under the 6.375% Notes and the 6.625% Notes. If any other event of default under the 2020/22 Indenture occurs and is continuing, the trustee for the 2020/22 Indenture or the registered holders of at least 25% in the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the 6.375% Notes, or the 6.625% Notes, may declare the acceleration of the amounts due under those notes.  The Company recorded $12.9 million and $14.1 million of fees in connection with the offering of the 6.375% Notes and the 6.625% Notes, which were capitalized as debt issuance costs and amortized over the remaining lives of the 6.375% Notes and 6.625% Notes, respectively. In connection with the issuance of the 4.00% Notes previously discussed, the Company repurchased $390.3 million aggregate principal amount of the 6.375% Notes in a cash tender offer. In connection with the tender, the Company recognized $6.5 million of fees and expenses and a $15.6 million tender premium as interest expense; and wrote off $5.8 million of previously capitalized debt issuance costs as a non-cash charge to interest expense during the year ended September 30, 2016. Pursuant to the 2020/22 Indenture, the remaining outstanding aggregate principal of $129.7 million was subsequently redeemed on October 20, 2016 with a make whole premium of $4.6 million charged to interest expense subsequent to the year ended September 30, 2016.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	NOTE 11 - LEASES The Company has leases primarily pertaining to land, buildings and equipment that expire at various times through December 2031. The Company’s minimum rent payments under operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the leases. Future minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable operating leases are as follows:     (in millions) Amount  2017 $ 42.3  2018 32.7  2019 23.4  2020 18.0  2021 12.3  Thereafter 18.4  Total minimum lease payments $ 147.1 Rent expense was $ 46.8 million , $36.3 million and $40.8 million for the years ended September 30, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively.

Derivatives

Derivatives	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Derivatives [Abstract]
Derivatives	NOTE 12 - DERIVATIVES  Derivative financial instruments are used by the Company principally in the management of its interest rate, foreign currency exchange rate and raw material price exposures. The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the gain or loss on the effective portion of the derivative is reported as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Gains and losses on derivatives representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings.  Cash Flow Hedges  Interest Rate Swaps. The Company uses interest rate swaps to manage its interest rate risk. The swaps are designated as cash flow hedges with the changes in fair value recorded in AOCI and as a derivative asset or liability, as applicable. The swaps settle periodically in arrears with the related amounts for the current settlement period payable to, or receivable from, the counter-parties included in accrued liabilities or receivables, respectively, and recognized in earnings as an adjustment to Interest Expense from the underlying debt to which the swap is designated. As of September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company had a series of U.S. dollar denominated interest rate swaps outstanding which effectively fix the interest on variable rate debt, exclusive of lender spreads, at 1.36% for a notional principal amount of $300 .0 million through April 2017. The derivative net losses estimated to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings over the next 12 months is $0.7 million, net of tax. The Company’s interest rate swap derivative financial instruments at September 30, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:     2016 2015  (in millions) Notional Amount Remaining Years Notional Amount Remaining Years  Interest rate swaps - fixed $ 300.0 0.5 $ 300.0 1.5  Commodity Swaps. The Company is exposed to risk from fluctuating prices for raw materials, specifically zinc and brass used in its manufacturing processes. The Company hedges a portion of the risk associated with the purchase of these materials through the use of commodity swaps. The hedge contracts are designated as cash flow hedges with the fair value changes recorded in AOCI and as a hedge asset or liability, as applicable. The unrecognized changes in fair value of the hedge contracts are reclassified from AOCI into earnings when the hedged purchase of raw materials also affects earnings. The swaps effectively fix the floating price on a specified quantity of raw materials through a specified date. At September 30, 2016, the Company had a series of zinc and brass swap contracts outstanding through December 2017. The derivative net gains estimated to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings over the next 12 months is $1.9 million, net of tax. The Company had the following commodity swap contracts outstanding as of September 30, 2016 and 2015:    2016 2015  (in millions, except notional) Notional Contract Value Notional Contract Value  Zinc swap contracts 6.7 Tons $ 12.8 10.8 Tons $ 22.2  Brass swap contracts 1.0 Tons $ 4.0 1.8 Tons $ 8.5  Foreign exchange contracts. The Company periodically enters into forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge the risk from forecasted foreign currency denominated third party and intercompany sales or payments. These obligations generally require the Company to exchange foreign currencies for U.S. Dollars, Euros, Pounds Sterling, Australian Dollars, Canadian Dollars or Japanese Yen. These foreign exchange contracts are cash flow hedges of fluctuating foreign exchange rates related to sales of product or raw material purchases. Until the sale or purchase is recognized, the fair value of the related hedge is recorded in AOCI and as a hedge asset or liability, as applicable. At the time the sale or purchase is recognized, the fair value of the related hedge is reclassified as an adjustment to Net Sales or purchase price variance in Cost of Goods Sold on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. At September 30, 2016, the Company had a series of foreign exchange derivative contracts outstanding through December 2017. The derivative net gains estimated to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings over the next 12 months is $3.3 million, net of tax. At September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company had foreign exchange derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges with a notional value of $ 224.8 million and $300.6 million, respectively.  Net Investment Hedge  On September 20, 2016, SBI issued €425 million aggregate principal amount of 4.00% Notes. See Note 10, “Debt” for further detail. The 4.00% Notes are denominated in Euros and have been designated as a net investment hedge of the translation of the Company’s net investments in Euro denominated subsidiaries at the time of issuance. As a result, the translation of the Euro denominated debt is recognized as AOCI with any ineffective portion recognized as foreign currency translation gains or losses on the statement of income when the aggregate principal exceeds the net investment in its Euro denominated subsidiaries. Net gains or losses from the net investment hedge are reclassified from AOCI into earnings upon a liquidation event or deconsolidation of Euro denominated subsidiaries. As of September 30, 2016, the hedge was fully effective and no ineffective portion was recognized in earnings.  Derivative Contracts Not Designated As Hedges for Accounting Purposes  Foreign exchange contracts. The Company periodically enters into forward and swap foreign exchange contracts to economically hedge the risk from third party and intercompany payments resulting from existing obligations. These obligations generally require the Company to exchange foreign currencies for U.S. Dollars, Canadian Dollars, Euros, Pounds Sterling, Taiwanese Dollars, Hong Kong Dollars or Australian Dollars. These foreign exchange contracts are economic hedges of a related liability or asset recorded in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. The gain or loss on the derivative hedge contracts is recorded in earnings as an offset to the change in value of the related liability or asset at each period end. At September 30, 2016, the Company had a series of forward exchange contracts outstanding through October 2016. At September 30, 2016 and 2015 , the Company had $ 131.4 million and $126.8 million , respectively, of notional value for such foreign exchange derivative contracts outstanding.  Commodity Swaps. The Company periodically enters into commodity swap contracts to economically hedge the risk from fluctuating prices for raw materials, specifically the pass-through of market prices for silver used in manufacturing purchased watch batteries. The Company hedges a portion of the risk associated with these materials through the use of commodity swaps. The swap contracts are designated as economic hedges with the unrealized gain or loss recorded in earnings and as an asset or liability at each period end. The unrecognized changes in fair value of the hedge contracts are adjusted through earnings when the realized gains or losses affect earnings upon settlement of the hedges. The swaps effectively fix the floating price on a specified quantity of silver through a specified date. At September 30, 2016, the Company had a series of commodity swaps outstanding through August 2017. The Company had the following outstanding commodity swap contracts outstanding as of September 30, 2016 and 2015:    2016 2015  (in millions, except notional) Notional Contract Value Notional Contract Value  Silver 31.0 troy oz. $ 0.6 25.0 troy oz. $ 0.4  Fair Value of Derivative Instruments  The fair value of the Company’s outstanding derivative instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position are as follows:     (in millions) Line Item 2016 2015  Derivative Assets  Commodity swaps - designated as hedge Receivables—Other $ 2.9 $ —  Commodity swaps - designated as hedge Deferred charges and other — —  Foreign exchange contracts - designated as hedge Receivables—Other 5.5 $ 5.2  Foreign exchange contracts - designated as hedge Deferred charges and other 0.1 0.4  Foreign exchange contracts - not designated as hedge Receivables—Other 0.2 0.4  Total Derivative Assets $ 8.7 $ 6.0  Derivative Liabilities  Interest rate swaps - designated as hedge Other current liabilities $ 0.7 $ 1.4  Interest rate swaps - designated as hedge Accrued interest 0.4 0.4  Interest rate swaps - designated as hedge Other long-term liabilities — 0.8  Commodity swaps - designated as hedge Accounts payable 0.1 4.7  Commodity swaps - designated as hedge Other long-term liabilities — 0.8  Commodity swaps - not designated as hedge Accounts payable — 0.1  Foreign exchange contracts - designated as hedge Accounts payable 1.7 1.5  Foreign exchange contracts - designated as hedge Other long-term liabilities 0.1 —  Foreign exchange contracts - not designated as hedge Accounts payable 0.2 0.1  Total Derivative Liabilities $ 3.2 $ 9.8  The Company is exposed to the risk of default by the counterparties with which it transacts and generally does not require collateral or other security to support financial instruments subject to credit risk. The Company monitors counterparty credit risk on an individual basis by periodically assessing each such counterparty’s credit rating exposure. The maximum loss due to credit risk equals the fair value of the gross asset derivatives that are concentrated with certain domestic and foreign financial institution counterparties. The Company considers these exposures when measuring its credit reserve on its derivative assets, which was less than $0.1 million for the years ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.  The Company’s standard contracts do not contain credit risk related contingent features whereby the Company would be required to post additional cash collateral as a result of a credit event. However, the Company is typically required to post collateral in the normal course of business to offset its liability positions. As of September 30, 2015, there was $3.5 million of posted cash collateral related to such liability positions. As of September 30, 2016, there was no cash collateral outstanding. In addition, as of September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company had no posted standby letters of credit related to such liability positions. The cash collateral is included in Other Receivables within the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. The following table summarizes the impact of the effective and ineffective portions of designated hedges and the gain (loss) recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income for the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014:     Effective Portion  For the year ended Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings Ineffective portion  September 30, 2016 (in millions) in OCI Line Item Gain (Loss) Line Item Gain (Loss)  Interest rate swaps $ (0.4) Interest expense $ (1.9) Interest expense $ —  Commodity swaps 4.5 Cost of goods sold (3.7) Cost of goods sold —  Net investment hedge 0.6 Other non-operating expense — Other non-operating expense —  Foreign exchange contracts (0.4) Net sales (0.2) Net sales —  Foreign exchange contracts 6.8 Cost of goods sold 6.9 Cost of goods sold —  Total $ 11.1 $ 1.1 $ —   Effective Portion  For the year ended Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings Ineffective portion  September 30, 2015 (in millions) in OCI Line Item Gain (Loss) Line Item Gain (Loss)  Interest rate swaps $ (3.4) Interest expense $ (1.9) Interest expense $ —  Commodity swaps (7.2) Cost of goods sold (0.7) Cost of goods sold —  Foreign exchange contracts 0.1 Net sales 0.1 Net sales —  Foreign exchange contracts 21.8 Cost of goods sold 30.0 Cost of goods sold —  Total $ 11.3 $ 27.5 $ —   Effective Portion  For the year ended Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings Ineffective portion  September 30, 2014 (in millions) in OCI Line Item Gain (Loss) Line Item Gain (Loss)  Interest rate swaps $ (1.6) Interest expense $ (0.9) Interest expense $ —  Commodity swaps 1.9 Cost of goods sold 0.8 Cost of goods sold —  Foreign exchange contracts 0.1 Net sales 0.2 Net sales —  Foreign exchange contracts 12.7 Cost of goods sold (2.6) Cost of goods sold —  Total $ 13.1 $ (2.5) $ —   The unrealized loss on derivative contracts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss expected to be recognized during the year ended September 30, 2017 is $ 5.9 million.  The following table summarizes the gain (loss) associated with derivative contracts not designated as hedges in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014.   (in millions) Line Item 2016 2015 2014  Commodity swaps Cost of goods sold $ — $ (0.1) $ (0.1)  Foreign exchange contracts Other non-operating expenses, net 3.1 (2.5) 3.1  Total $ 3.1 $ (2.6) $ 3.0 

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	 NOTE 13 - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS Pension Benefits The Company has various defined benefit pension plans covering some of its employees in the United States and certain employees in other countries, primarily the United Kingdom and Germany. Plans generally provide benefits of stated amounts for each year of service. The Company funds its U.S. pension plans in accordance with the requirements of the defined benefit pension plans and, where applicable, in amounts sufficient to satisfy the minimum funding requirements of applicable laws. Additionally, in compliance with the Company’s funding policy, annual contributions to non-U.S. defined benefit plans are equal to the actuarial recommendations or statutory requirements in the respective countries. The Company also sponsors or participates in a number of other non-U.S. pension arrangements, including various retirement and termination benefit plans, some of which are covered by local law or coordinated with government-sponsored plans, which are not significant in the aggregate and therefore are not included in the information presented below. The Company also has various nonqualified deferred compensation agreements with certain of its employees. Under certain of these agreements, the Company has agreed to pay certain amounts annually for the first 15 years subsequent to retirement or to a designated beneficiary upon death. It is management’s intent that life insurance contracts owned by the Company will fund these agreements. Under the remaining agreements, the Company has agreed to pay such deferred amounts in up to 15 annual installments beginning on a date specified by the employee, subsequent to retirement or disability, or to a designated beneficiary upon death. The following tables provide additional information on the Company’s pension plans as of September 30, 2016 and 2015:   U.S. Plans Non U.S. Plans  (in millions) 2016 2015 2016 2015  Changes in benefit obligation:  Benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 73.9 $ 70.9 $ 184.4 $ 196.2  Obligations assumed from acquisitions — — — 0.6  Transfer of obligation — — — (1.8)  Service cost 0.2 0.4 2.6 2.6  Interest cost 3.0 2.9 5.7 6.2  Actuarial (gain) loss 6.2 3.3 36.0 10.6  Curtailments — — — (0.9)  Benefits paid (3.8) (3.6) (6.1) (11.8)  Foreign currency exchange rate changes — — (12.0) (17.3)  Benefit obligation, end of year $ 79.5 $ 73.9 $ 210.6 $ 184.4  Changes in plan assets:  Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year $ 58.2 $ 62.4 $ 116.9 $ 126.5  Actual return on plan assets 5.3 (1.2) 8.9 3.6  Employer contributions 4.1 0.6 6.6 7.8  Benefits paid (3.8) (3.6) (6.1) (11.8)  Foreign currency exchange rate changes — — (11.3) (9.2)  Fair value of plan assets, end of year $ 63.8 $ 58.2 $ 115.0 $ 116.9  Funded Status $ (15.7) $ (15.7) $ (95.6) $ (67.5)  Amounts recognized in statement of financial position  Other accrued expenses $ 0.5 $ 0.6 $ 2.3 $ 2.2  Other long-term liabilities 15.2 15.1 93.3 65.3  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (20.0) (20.4) (64.2) (23.4)  Weighted average assumptions  Discount rate 3.50% 4.25% 1.00 - 13.50% 1.75 - 13.81%  Expected return on plan assets 7.00% 7.25% 1.00 - 3.70% 3.50 - 5.26%  Rate of compensation increase N/A N/A 2.25 - 7.00% 2.25 - 5.50%  Amounts reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss associated with employee benefit plan costs and recognized on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:    (in millions) 2016 2015 2014  Cost of goods sold $ 1.4 $ 0.6 $ 0.6  Selling expenses 0.3 0.3 0.3  General and administrative expenses 0.7 0.5 0.5  Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income $ 2.4 $ 1.4 $ 1.4 The net loss in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss expected to be recognized during the year ended September 30, 2017 is $5.3 million. The following table contains the components of net periodic benefit cost for the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014:    U.S. Plans Non U.S. Plans  (in millions) 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014  Service cost $ 0.2 $ 0.4 $ 0.2 $ 2.6 $ 2.6 $ 3.0  Interest cost 3.0 2.9 3.0 5.7 6.2 7.4  Expected return on assets (4.3) (4.5) (4.1) (4.2) (5.2) (5.8)  Curtailment — — — 0.1 0.7 (0.1)  Recognized net actuarial loss 0.6 0.2 0.1 0.8 1.3 1.4  Net periodic benefit cost $ (0.5) $ (1.0) $ (0.8) $ 5.0 $ 5.6 $ 5.9  Weighted average assumptions  Discount rate 4.25% 4.15% 4.65% 1.75 - 13.81% 2.00 - 13.50% 2.25 - 12.50%  Expected return on plan assets 7.25% 7.50% 7.75% 1.75 - 4.53% 2.00 - 5.26% 4.00 - 5.76%  Rate of compensation increase N/A N/A N/A 2.25 - 5.50% 2.25 - 5.50% 2.25 - 5.50%  The discount rate is used to calculate the projected benefit obligation. The discount rate used is based on the rate of return on government bonds as well as current market conditions of the respective countries where the plans are established. The expected return on plan assets is based on the Company’s expectation of the long-term average rate of return of the capital market in which the plans invest. The expected return reflects the target asset allocations and considers the historical returns earned for each asset category.  The Company has established formal investment policies for the assets associated with these plans. Policy objectives include maximizing long-term return at acceptable risk levels, diversifying among asset classes, if appropriate, and among investment managers, as well as establishing relevant risk parameters within each asset class. Specific asset class targets are based on the results of periodic asset/liability studies. The investment policies permit variances from the targets within certain parameters. The plan assets currently do not include holdings of the Company’s common stock.  Below is a summary allocation of all pension plan assets as of September 30, 2016 and 2015:    US Plans Non U.S. Plans  Asset Type 2016 2015 2016 2015  Equity Securities 62 % 63 % 0 % 6 %  Fixed Income Securities 35 % 35 % 23 % 25 %  Other 3 % 2 % 77 % 69 %  Total 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %    The fair value of pension plan assets by asset category as of September 30, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:    As of September 30, 2016 (in millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total  Equity Securities  U.S. equity securities $ 22.2 $ 6.3 $ — $ 28.5  Foreign equity securities 10.4 — — 10.4  Debt Securities  U.S. bonds 19.6 1.7 — 21.3  Foreign bonds 1.9 24.1 — 26.0  Real estate 1.7 5.8 — 7.5  Life insurance contracts — 37.0 — 37.0  Other — 34.4 — 34.4  Foreign cash & cash equivalents 13.7 — — 13.7  Total plan assets $ 69.5 $ 109.3 $ — $ 178.8   As of September 30, 2015 (in millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total  Equity Securities  U.S. equity securities $ 18.6 $ 7.1 $ — $ 25.7  Foreign equity securities 10.5 6.2 — 16.7  Debt Securities  U.S. bonds 18.2 1.3 — 19.5  Foreign bonds 3.0 15.1 — 18.1  Foreign government bonds — 11.2 — 11.2  Real estate 1.2 6.0 — 7.2  Life insurance contracts — 35.5 — 35.5  Other — 33.1 — 33.1  Foreign cash & cash equivalents 8.1 — — 8.1  Total plan assets $ 59.6 $ 115.5 $ — $ 175.1  The following benefit payments are expected to be paid:    (in millions) US Plans Non U.S. Plans  2017 $ 3.7 $ 5.4  2018 3.8 5.7  2019 4.0 6.4  2020 4.1 6.8  2021 4.2 7.0  2022-2026 21.2 40.0  Defined Contribution Plans  The Company sponsors a defined contribution pension plan for its domestic salaried employees, which allows participants to make contributions by salary reduction pursuant to Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company also sponsors defined contribution pension plans for employees of certain foreign subsidiaries. Company contributions charged to operations, including discretionary amounts, for the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 were $ 11.8 million, $11.2 million, and $12.3 million.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	NOTE 14 - INCOME TAXES Income tax expense was calculated based upon the following components of income (loss) from operations before income taxes for the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015, and 2014:   SBH SB/RH  (in millions) 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014  United States $ 197.8 $ 3.4 $ 80.7 $ 203.5 $ 9.8 $ 83.3  Outside the United States 199.8 189.9 192.8 199.8 189.9 192.8  Income (loss) from operations before income taxes $ 397.6 $ 193.3 $ 273.5 $ 403.3 $ 199.7 $ 276.1 The components of income tax expense for the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:    SBH SB/RH  (in millions) 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014  Current tax expense:  U.S. Federal $ 1.6 $ 3.6 $ 6.2 $ 1.6 $ 3.6 $ 6.2  Foreign 59.7 40.4 46.6 59.7 40.4 46.6  State and local 4.2 4.5 4.3 4.2 4.5 4.3  Total current tax expense 65.5 48.5 57.1 65.5 48.5 57.1  Deferred tax (benefit) expense:  U.S. Federal (27.2) (12.3) 19.7 (16.7) (12.3) 19.7  Foreign (1.1) 11.2 (8.2) (1.1) 11.2 (8.2)  State and local 2.8 (3.5) (9.6) 3.3 (3.5) (9.6)  Total deferred tax expense (25.5) (4.6) 1.9 (14.5) (4.6) 1.9  Income tax expense $ 40.0 $ 43.9 $ 59.0 $ 51.0 $ 43.9 $ 59.0  The following reconciles the total income tax expense, based on the U.S. Federal statutory income tax rate of 35% , with the Company’s recognized income tax expense:    SBH SB/RH  (in millions) 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014  U.S. Statutory federal income tax expense $ 139.2 $ 67.6 $ 95.7 $ 141.2 $ 69.9 $ 96.6  Permanent items 9.1 5.2 4.6 9.1 5.2 4.6  Foreign statutory rate vs. U.S. statutory rate (38.9) (33.8) (28.7) (38.9) (33.8) (28.7)  State income taxes, net of federal effect 4.6 1.7 5.4 4.7 1.7 5.4  Residual tax on foreign earnings 19.7 24.8 90.9 19.7 24.8 90.9  Investment in foreign subsidiary — (23.3) — — (23.3) —  Purchase accounting benefit — (22.8) — — (22.8) —  Benefit from adjustment to tax basis in assets (8.4) — — (8.4) — —  Change in valuation allowance (91.3) 2.6 (115.6) (82.7) 0.5 (116.5)  Unrecognized tax expense (benefit) 34.6 (1.2) 0.5 34.6 (1.2) 0.5  Foreign tax law changes (3.7) — (7.6) (3.7) — (7.6)  Share based compensation adjustments (2.8) 2.3 1.4 (2.8) 2.3 1.4  Impact of IRC Section 9100 relief (16.4) — — (16.4) — —  Adjustment to prior year NOLs — 14.4 — — 14.4 —  Return to provision adjustments and other, net (5.7) 6.4 12.4 (5.4) 6.2 12.4  Income tax expense $ 40.0 $ 43.9 $ 59.0 $ 51.0 $ 43.9 $ 59.0  The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as of September 30, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:   SBH SB/RH  (in millions) 2016 2015 2016 2015  Deferred tax assets  Employee benefits $ 86.3 $ 63.2 $ 83.5 $ 60.9  Restructuring 2.2 4.1 2.2 4.1  Inventories and receivables 32.6 35.2 32.6 35.2  Marketing and promotional accruals 17.6 14.4 17.6 14.4  Prepaid royalty 6.0 6.3 6.0 6.3  Property, plant and equipment 8.4 11.6 8.4 11.6  Unrealized losses 4.2 2.7 4.2 2.7  Intangibles 3.7 6.1 3.7 6.1  Investment in non-US subsidiaries — 23.3 — 23.3  Net operating loss and credit carry forwards 402.8 447.7 394.9 441.6  Other 24.1 32.8 23.8 32.6  Total deferred tax assets 587.9 647.4 576.9 638.8  Deferred tax liabilities  Property, plant and equipment 20.1 27.1 20.1 27.1  Unrealized gains 5.1 18.6 5.1 18.6  Intangibles 813.4 840.8 813.4 840.8  Taxes on unremitted foreign earnings 2.7 2.4 2.7 2.4  Other 15.3 16.3 15.3 16.3  Total deferred tax liabilities 856.6 905.2 856.6 905.2  Net deferred tax liabilities (268.7) (257.8) (279.7) (266.4)  Valuation allowance (245.7) (305.4) (245.7) (296.8)  Net deferred tax liabilities, net valuation allowance $ (514.4) $ (563.2) $ (525.4) $ (563.2)  Reported as:  Deferred charges and other $ 18.3 $ 9.3 $ 7.3 $ 9.3  Deferred taxes (noncurrent liability) (532.7) (572.5) (532.7) (572.5)  During the fourth quarter of the year ended September 30, 2015, the Company recognized $23.3 million of deferred tax assets related to its investment in one of its foreign subsidiaries because it was expected to reverse in the foreseeable future. The deferred tax asset reversed during the year ended September 30, 2016. The Company also recorded a $14.4 million reduction in its net operating loss deferred tax assets, with a corresponding reduction in the valuation allowance, to reflect losses used as a result of prior year adjustments.  To the extent necessary, the Company intends to utilize earnings of foreign subsidiaries in order to support management's plans to voluntarily accelerate pay down of U.S. debt, fund distributions to shareholders, fund U.S. acquisitions and satisfy ongoing U.S. operational cash flow requirements. As a result, current and certain prior period earnings of the Company's non-U.S. subsidiaries are generally not considered to be permanently reinvested, except in jurisdictions where repatriation is either precluded or restricted by law. The Company annually estimates the available earnings, permanent reinvestment classification and the availability of and management’s intent to use alternative mechanisms for repatriation for each jurisdiction in which the Company does business. Accordingly, the Company is providing residual U.S. and foreign deferred taxes on these earnings to the extent they cannot be repatriated in a tax-free manner.  The Company has provided residual taxes on $102.0 million of distributions from foreign earnings for the year ended September 30, 2016 with $93.6 million of earnings not yet taxed in the U.S. resulting in an increase in income tax expense of $36.7 million. The residual domestic taxes from foreign earnings are recognized as a reduction to net operating loss and credit carryforwards deferred tax asset s and taxes on unremitted foreign earnings are recognize d as a deferred tax liability. The Company has provided residual taxes on $37.5 million of distributions from foreign earnings for the year ended September 30, 2015 with no earnings not yet taxed in the U.S. resulting in a decrease in income tax expense of $0.3 million. Remaining undistributed earnings of the Company’s foreign operations are $219 .4 million at September 30, 2016, and are intended to remain permanently invested. Accordingly, no residual income taxes have been provided on those earnings. If at some future date these earnings cease to be permanently invested, the Company may be subject to U.S. income taxes and foreign withholding and other taxes on such amounts, which cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.  As of September 30, 2016, the Company has U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) of $758.9 million with a federal tax benefit of $265.6 million and tax benefits related to state NOLs of $60.6 million and capital loss carryforwards of $19.8 million with a federal and state tax benefit of $7.6 million. The Company has an additional $4.3 million of federal and state NOLs for which benefits will be recorded to Additional Paid-in Capital when these carryforwards are used. These NOLs expire through years ending in 2036 . As of September 30, 2016, the Company has foreign NOLs of $136.3 million and tax benefits of $38.4 million, which will expire beginning in the Company's fiscal year ending September 30, 2017 . Certain of the foreign NOLs have indefinite carryforward periods. The Company is subject to an annual limitation on the use of its NOLs that arose prior to its emergence from bankruptcy in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009. The Company has had multiple changes of ownership, as defined under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, that subject the Company’s U.S. federal and state NOLs and other tax attributes to certain limitations. The annual limitation is based on a number of factors including the value of the Company’s stock (as defined for tax purposes) on the date of the ownership change, its net unrealized gain position on that date, the occurrence of realized gains in years subsequent to the ownership change and the effects of subsequent ownership changes (as defined for tax purposes), if any. In addition, separate return year limitations apply to limit the Company’s utilization of the acquired Russell Hobbs U.S. federal and state NOLs to future income of the Russell Hobbs subgroup. Due to these limitations, the Company estimates, as of September 30, 2016, that $ 460.4 million of the total U.S. federal NOLs with a federal tax benefit of $161.1 million and $16.7 million of the tax benefit related to state NOLs will expire unused even if the Company generates sufficient income to otherwise use all of its NOLs. The Company also projects, as of September 30, 2015, that $35.4 million of tax benefits related to foreign NOLs will not be used. The Company has provided a full valuation allowance against these deferred tax assets.  A valuation allowance is recorded when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of the deferred tax assets depends on the ability of the Company to generate sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character in the future and in the appropriate taxing jurisdictions.  The Company has earned pretax profits in the US each of the last three years. Large, profitable US businesses were acquired in years ended September 30, 2015 and 2013, and the Company’s debt levels and blended interest rates have decreased over time. The combination of US operating results and the changes in the Company’s US operating profile led the Company to conclude during the year ended September 30, 2016 that it is more likely than not its U.S. deferred tax assets will be used to reduce taxable income, except for tax attributes subject to ownership change limitations, capital losses, and certain state operating losses and credits that will expire unused.  The Company released $111.1 million of domestic valuation allowance during the year ended September 30, 2016. Approximately $25.1 million of the domestic valuation allowance release results from additional deferred tax assets created by the adoption of ASU No. 2016-09, ef fective as of October 1, 2015. In December 2015, the Company received a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) which resulted in $87.8 million of U.S. net operating losses being restored and a release of $16.2 million of domestic valuation allowance from additional deferred tax assets created by the IRS ruling. The Company recorded tax expense of $3.1 million related to additional foreign valuation allowance during the year ended September 30, 2016.  As of September 30, 2016, the valuation allowance was $245.7 million, of which $203.7 million is related to U.S. net deferred tax assets and $42.0 million is related to foreign net deferred tax assets. As of September 30, 2015, the valuation allowance was $305.4 million, of which $268.7 million is related to U.S. net deferred tax assets and $36.7 million is related to foreign net deferred tax assets. During the year ended September 30, 2016, the Company decreased its valuation allowance for deferred tax assets by $59.7 million, of which $65.0 million is related to a decrease in valuation allowance against U.S. net deferred tax asset s and $5.3 million related to an increase in the valuation allowance against foreign net deferred tax assets. During the year ended September 30, 2015, the Company recorded valuation allowances of $17.0 million against the deferred tax assets of various Latin America entities as it is more likely than not that the Company will not obtain tax benefits from these assets. During the year ended September 30, 2015, the Company decreased its valuation allowance for deferred tax assets by $27.7 million, of which $30.4 million related to a decrease in valuation allowance against U.S. net deferred tax assets and $2.7 million related to an increase in the valuation allowance against foreign net deferred tax assets. As a result of the AAG acquisition, the Company reversed $22.8 million of U.S. valuation allowance during the year ended September 30, 2015. The reversal was attributable to $22.8 million of net deferred tax liabilities recorded on the AAG acquisition balance sheet which offset other U.S net deferred tax assets. During the year ended September 30, 2015, the Company recorded valuation allowances of $17.0 million against the deferred tax assets of various Latin America entities as it is more likely than not that the Company will not obtain tax benefits from these assets. During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company decreased its valuation allowance for deferred tax assets by $121.5 million, of which $122.6 million related to a decrease in the valuation allowance against U.S. net deferred tax assets and $1.1 million related to an increase in the valuation allowance against foreign net deferred tax assets. As a result of the one- time internal restructuring and debt refinancing activities, the Company reversed $62.6 million of U.S. valuation allowance during the year ended September 30, 2014.  The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2016 and 2015 are $ 47.4 million and $14.1 million, respectively. If recognized in the future, $47.4 million of the unrecognized tax benefits as of September 30, 2016 will impact the effective tax rate. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. As of September 30, 2016 and 2015 the Company had $3.2 million and $2.8 million, respectively, of accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions. The impact on income tax expense related to interest and penalties for the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was a net increase of $0.4 million, $0.9 million and $1.1 million, respectively . The following table summarizes the changes to the amount of unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014:   (in millions) 2016 2015 2014  Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year $ 14.1 $ 11.3 $ 13.8  Gross increase – tax positions in prior period 29.9 4.1 1.5  Gross decrease – tax positions in prior period (0.4) (1.9) (1.4)  Gross increase – tax positions in current period 4.4 1.8 0.7  Settlements (0.6) (0.9) (2.5)  Lapse of statutes of limitations — (0.3) (0.8)  Unrecognized tax benefits, end of year $ 47.4 $ 14.1 $ 11.3  The increase in unrecognized tax benefits for the year ended September 30, 2016 includes a $25.5 million expense to record a tax contingency reserve for a tax exposure in Germany. During the year, a local court ruled against the Company’s characterization of certain assets as amortizable under Germany tax law. We have appealed this ruling to the German Federal Court.  The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state, local and foreign jurisdictions and is subject to ongoing examination by the various taxing authorities. The Company’s major taxing jurisdictions are the U.S., United Kingdom and Germany. In the U.S., federal tax filings for years prior to and including the Company’s fiscal year ended September 30, 2012 are closed. However, the federal NOLs from the Company’s fiscal years ended September 30, 2012 and prior are subject to Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) examination until the year that such net operating loss carryforwards are utilized and those years are closed for audit. Filings in various U.S. state and local jurisdictions are also subject to audit and to date no significant audit matters have arisen. As of September 30, 2016, certain of the Company’s legal entities are undergoing income tax audits. The Company cannot predict the ultimate outcome of the examinations; however, it is reasonably possible that during the next twelve months some portion of previously unrecognized tax benefits could be recognized.

Related Parties

Related Parties	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Related Parties [Abstract]
Related Parties	 NOTE 15 - RELATED PARTIES  The Company is subject to a stockholder agreement, dated February 9, 2010 (“Stockholder Agreement”), with its majority shareholder, HRG Group, Inc. (“HRG”), which provides certain protective provisions in favor of minority stockholders and provides certain rights and imposes certain obligations on HRG and its affiliates, including: · for so long as the HRG and their affiliates beneficially own 40% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the Company, HRG and the Company will cooperate to ensure, to the greatest extent possible, the continuation of the structure of the Company’s board of directors as described in the Stockholder Agreement; · HRG will not effect any transfer of equity securities of the Company to any person that would result in such person and its affiliates owning 40% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the Company, unless specified conditions are met; and · HRG will be granted certain access and informational rights with respect to the Company and its subsidiaries.  Certain provisions of the Stockholder Agreement terminate on the date on which the HRG no longer constitutes a Significant Stockholder (as defined in the Stockholder Agreement). The Stockholder Agreement terminates when any person, including HRG, acquires 90% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the Company.  HRG and the Company also entered into a registration rights agreement, dated as of February 9, 2010 (the “Registration Rights Agreement”), pursuant to which HRG and its affiliates have, among other things and subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, certain demand and so-called “piggy back” registration rights with respect to their shares of the Company’s common stock.  Jefferies LLC (“Jefferies”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Leucadia National Corporation, which through subsidiaries beneficially owns more than 10% of the outstanding common stock of HRG, which in turn owns 58% of the Company’s outstanding common stock. For the year ended September 30, 2016, Jefferies acted as one of the initial purchasers for SBI’s offering of €425 million of its 4.00% Notes due 2026 , for which Jefferies received $0.3 million in discounts , commissions and reimbursements of expenses. For the year ended September 30, 2015, Jefferies acted as (i) one of the initial purchasers for SBI’s offering of $1.0 billion of its 5.75% Notes due 2025 , for which Jefferies received $2.6 million in discounts , commissions and reimbursements of expenses, (ii) one of the underwriters for the Company’s $575 million offering of common stock in May 2015, for which Jefferies received $1.5 million in discounts , commissions and reimbursements of expenses, and (iii) one of the financing institutions that committed to provide “back stop” bridge facilities in an aggregate amount of $1.5 billion in connection with the financing of the AAG acquisition, for which Jefferies received $2.1 million in fees and reimbursements of expenses. 

Share Based Compensation

Share Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Share Based Compensation [Abstract]
Share Based Compensation	NOTE 16 – SHARE BASED COMPENSATION On October 21, 2010, the Board adopted the Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. 2011 Omnibus Equity Award Plan (the “Equity Plan”). During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Equity Plan was amended to increase the number of shares issuable under the Equity Plan to 5,626 shares of common stock of the Company, net of cancellations. The Company measures the compensation expense of its stock-based compensation awards, which consist of restricted stock units (“RSUs”), based on the fair value of the awards at the date of grant, and recognizes these costs on a straight line basis over the requisite service period of the awards. The fair value of the RSUs is determined based on the market price of the Company’s shares of common stock on the grant date. During the year ended September 30, 2016, the Company granted 0.6 million RSUs, which include 0.4 million units that vested immediately or within 12 months, and 0.2 million units that are performance-based and vest within a two -year period. During the year ended September 30, 2015, the Company granted 0.6 million RSUs, which include 0.1 million units that vested immediately or within 12 months, 0.2 unit million units that vest over a one year period, and 0.3 million units that are performance-based and vest within a two -year period. During the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company granted 0.7 million RSUs, which include 0.3 million units that vested immediately or within 12 months, 0.1 million units that vest over a one year period and 0.3 million units that are performance-based and vest within a two year period. Share based compensation expense recognized by SBH during the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $ 64.4 million, $47.6 million, and $46.8 million, respectively. Share based compensation expense recognized by SB/RH during the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $ 59.3 million, $41.8 million and $44.9 million, respectively. Share based compensation expense is recognized as General and Administrative Expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The remaining unamortized compensation cost related to non-vested RSUs at September 30, 2016 is $ 18.1 million and $16 .7 million for the SBH and SB/RH, respectively. The following is a summary of the RSU activity for the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014:     SBH SB/RH  Weighted Fair Weighted Fair  Average Value Average Value  Grant Date at Grant Grant Date at Grant  (in millions, except per share data) Shares Fair Value Date Shares Fair Value Date  At September 30, 2013 1.1 $ 39.11 $ 43.7 1.1 $ 39.12 $ 43.1  Granted 0.7 75.50 50.5 0.6 75.82 48.6  Forfeited — 69.33 (0.4) — 69.33 (0.4)  Vested (1.0) 39.69 (37.8) (0.9) 39.34 (36.7)  At September 30, 2014 0.8 67.66 $ 56.0 0.8 67.90 $ 54.6  Granted 0.6 92.51 52.9 0.5 93.12 42.3  Forfeited (0.1) 85.16 (5.3) (0.1) 85.16 (5.3)  Vested (0.7) 69.00 (50.4) (0.7) 68.98 (49.5)  At September 30, 2015 0.6 87.50 $ 53.2 0.5 87.71 $ 42.1  Granted 0.6 94.88 56.0 0.6 95.00 54.1  Forfeited (0.1) 92.26 (6.6) (0.1) 92.26 (6.6)  Vested (0.5) 86.97 (47.8) (0.5) 86.78 (44.3)  At September 30, 2016 0.6 94.97 $ 54.8 0.5 96.92 $ 45.3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	 NOTE 17 - ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME The changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes, was as follows:     Foreign Employee  Currency Hedging Benefit  (in millions) Translation Activity Plans Total  Year Ended September 30, 2014  Accumulated other comprehensive loss, as of September 30, 2013 $ (7.0) $ (2.3) $ (29.2) $ (38.5)  Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassification (32.6) 13.1 (6.6) (26.1)  Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income — 2.6 1.4 4.0  Other comprehensive (loss) income (32.6) 15.7 (5.2) (22.1)  Deferred tax effect — (4.2) 2.9 (1.3)  Deferred tax valuation allowance — — (1.3) (1.3)  Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax (32.6) 11.5 (3.6) (24.7)  Other comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest (0.1) — — (0.1)  Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to controlling interest (32.5) 11.5 (3.6) (24.6)  Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, as of September 30, 2014 (39.5) 9.2 (32.8) (63.1)  Year Ended September 30, 2015  Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassification (113.0) 11.3 (12.9) (114.6)  Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (27.5) 1.4 (26.1)  Other comprehensive loss (113.0) (16.2) (11.5) (140.7)  Deferred tax effect — 5.2 3.9 9.1  Deferred tax valuation allowance — (2.2) (3.4) (5.6)  Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (113.0) (13.2) (11.0) (137.2)  Other comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest (0.2) — — (0.2)  Other comprehensive loss attributable to controlling interest (112.8) (13.2) (11.0) (137.0)  Accumulated other comprehensive loss, as of September 30, 2015 (152.3) (4.0) (43.8) (200.1)  Year Ended September 30, 2016  Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassification (6.2) 11.1 (41.4) (36.5)  Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (1.1) 2.4 1.3  Other comprehensive (loss) income (6.2) 10.0 (39.0) (35.2)  Deferred tax effect (2.3) (2.8) 10.9 5.8  Deferred tax valuation allowance — (0.1) (0.1) (0.2)  Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax (8.5) 7.1 (28.2) (29.6)  Other comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest (0.3) — — (0.3)  Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to controlling interest (8.2) 7.1 (28.2) (29.3)  Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, as of September 30, 2016 $ (160.5) $ 3.1 $ (72.0) $ (229.4)  See Note 12, “Derivatives” for further detail on the Company’s derivative hedging activity. See Note 13, “Employee Benefit Plans” for further detail over the Company’s defined benefit plans.

Commitments And Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	NOTE 18 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES  The Company is a defendant in various litigation matters generally arising out of the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that any of the matters or proceedings presently pending will have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial condition, liquidity or cash flows.  The Company has provided for the estimated costs of $ 4.4 million, as of September 30, 2016 and 2015, associated with environmental remediation activities at some of its current and former manufacturing sites. The Company believes that any additional liability in excess of the amounts provided that may result from resolution of these matters, will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company. 

Segment Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Segment Information [Abstract]
Segment Information	 NOTE 19 - SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company identifies its segments based upon the internal organization that is used by management for making operating decisions and assessing performance as the source of the Company’s reportable segments. The Company manufactures, markets and/or distributes multiple product lines through various distribution networks, and in multiple geographic regions. The Company manages its business in f ive vertically integrated, product-focused reporting segments: (i) Global Batteries & Appliances, which consists of the Company’s worldwide battery, electric personal care and small appliances businesses; (ii) Hardware & Home Improvement, which consists of the Company’s worldwide hardware, home improvement and plumbing businesses; (iii) Global Pet Supplies, which consists of the Company’s worldwide pet supplies business; (iv) Home and Garden, which consists of the Company’s home and garden and insect control businesses; and (v) Global Auto Care, and consists of the Company’s automotive appearance and performance products. Global strategic initiatives and financial objectives for each reportable segment are determined at the corporate level. Each segment is responsible for implementing defined strategic initiatives and achieving certain financial objectives, and has a general manager responsible for the sales and marketing initiatives and financial results for product lines within the segment. Net sales attributable to foreign countries are determined based on the domiciled country of the customer. Net sales relating to the segments for the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:   SBH SB/RH  Net sales to external customers (in millions) 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014  Consumer batteries $ 840.7 $ 829.5 $ 957.8 $ 840.7 $ 829.5 $ 957.8  Small appliances 656.0 734.6 730.8 656.0 734.6 730.8  Personal care 513.6 528.1 542.1 513.6 528.1 542.1  Global Batteries & Appliances 2,010.3 2,092.2 2,230.7 2,010.3 2,092.2 2,230.7  Hardware & Home Improvement 1,241.0 1,205.5 1,166.0 1,241.0 1,205.5 1,166.0  Global Pet Supplies 825.7 758.2 600.5 825.7 758.2 600.5  Home and Garden 509.0 474.0 431.9 509.0 474.0 431.9  Global Auto Care 453.7 160.5 — 453.7 160.5 —  Net sales $ 5,039.7 $ 4,690.4 $ 4,429.1 $ 5,039.7 $ 4,690.4 4,429.1  During the year ended September 30, 2016, the Company changed its performance metric to Adjusted EBITDA to better reflect how the Chief Operating Decision Maker is currently evaluating the business and making operating decisions. All amounts for prior periods have been recast to reflect current presentation. EBITDA is calculated by excluding the Company’s income tax expense, interest expense, depreciation expense and amortization expense (from intangible assets) from net income. Adjusted EBITDA further excludes (i) share based compensation expense as it is a non-cash based compensation cost; (ii) acquisition and integration costs that consist of transaction costs from acquisition transactions during the period, or subsequent integration related project costs directly associated with the acquired business; (iii) restructuring and related costs, which consist of project costs associated with restructuring initiatives across the segments; (iv) non-cash purchase accounting inventory adjustments recognized in earnings subsequent to an acquisition; (v) non-cash asset impairments or write-offs realized; (vi) and other. During the year ended September 30, 2016, other adjustments consisted of costs associated with the onboarding of a key executive and the invo luntary transfer of inventory. During the year ended September 30, 2015, other consisted of costs associated with the exiting of a key executive, coupled with onboarding a key executive, plus a non-recurring adjustment for the devaluation of cash and cash equivalents denom inated in Venezuelan currency. During the year ended September 30, 2014, other consisted of costs associated with the exiting of a key executive. Segment Adjusted EBITDA in relation to the Company’s reportable segments for the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014, is as follows:   SBH SB/RH  Segment Adjusted EBITDA (in millions) 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014  Global Batteries & Appliances $ 311.4 $ 306.9 $ 326.6 $ 311.4 $ 306.9 $ 326.6  Hardware & Home Improvement 241.6 225.5 210.3 241.6 225.5 210.3  Global Pet Supplies 140.1 124.5 113.2 140.1 124.5 113.2  Home and Garden 138.3 124.5 101.8 138.3 124.5 101.8  Global Auto Care 153.4 47.3 — 153.4 47.3 —  Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA 984.8 828.7 751.9 984.8 828.7 751.9  Depreciation and amortization 183.0 170.0 157.6 183.0 170.0 157.6  Share-based compensation 64.4 47.6 46.8 59.3 41.8 44.9  Corporate expenses 32.0 28.1 27.6 31.4 27.5 26.9  Purchase accounting inventory adjustment — 21.7 — — 21.7 —  Write-off from impairment of intangible assets 4.7 — — 4.7 — —  Acquisition and integration related charges 36.7 58.8 20.1 36.7 58.8 20.1  Restructuring and related charges 15.2 28.7 22.9 15.2 28.7 22.9  Interest expense 250.0 271.9 202.1 250.0 271.9 202.1  Other 1.2 8.6 1.3 1.2 8.6 1.3  Income from operations before income taxes $ 397.6 $ 193.3 $ 273.5 $ 403.3 $ 199.7 276.1  Other financial information relating to the Company’s segments is as follows for the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 and as of September 30, 2016 and 2015:    SBH SB/RH  Depreciation and amortization (in millions) 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014  Global Batteries & Appliances $ 72.2 $ 71.0 $ 73.1 $ 72.2 $ 71.0 $ 73.1  Hardware & Home Improvement 35.4 39.4 40.4 35.4 39.4 40.4  Global Pet Supplies 42.7 39.7 31.5 42.7 39.7 31.5  Home and Garden 15.2 13.3 12.6 15.2 13.3 12.6  Global Auto Care 17.5 6.6 — 17.5 6.6 —  Total segments 183.0 170.0 157.6 183.0 170.0 157.6  Corporate — — — — — —  Total depreciation and amortization $ 183.0 $ 170.0 $ 157.6 $ 183.0 $ 170.0 $ 157.6    SBH SB/RH  Capital expenditures (in millions) 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014  Global Batteries & Appliances $ 49.6 $ 48.9 $ 40.3 $ 49.6 $ 48.9 $ 40.3  Hardware & Home Improvement 22.3 16.3 21.2 22.3 16.3 21.2  Global Pet Supplies 14.4 10.4 5.3 14.4 10.4 5.3  Home and Garden Business 6.9 12.3 6.5 6.9 12.3 6.5  Global Auto Care 2.0 1.2 — 2.0 1.2 —  Total segment capital expenditures 95.2 89.1 73.3 95.2 89.1 73.3  Corporate — — — — — —  Total capital expenditures $ 95.2 $ 89.1 $ 73.3 $ 95.2 $ 89.1 $ 73.3     SBH SB/RH  Segment total assets (in millions) 2016 2015 2016 2015  Global Batteries & Appliances $ 2,045.0 $ 2,080.4 $ 2,045.0 $ 2,080.4  Hardware & Home Improvement 1,594.7 1,619.9 1,594.7 1,619.9  Global Pet Supplies 1,074.1 1,125.2 1,074.1 1,125.2  Home and Garden 556.8 530.9 556.8 530.9  Global Auto Care 1,494.3 1,543.1 1,494.3 1,543.1  Total segment assets 6,764.9 6,899.5 6,764.9 6,899.5  Corporate 304.2 294.3 288.6 294.2  Total assets $ 7,069.1 $ 7,193.8 $ 7,053.5 $ 7,193.7  Net sales for the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 and long-lived asset information as of September 30, 2016 and 2015 by geographic area are as follows:    SBH SB/RH  Net sales to external parties - Geographic Disclosure (in millions) 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014  United States $ 3,217.9 $ 2,907.9 $ 2,640.7 $ 3,217.9 $ 2,907.9 $ 2,640.7  Europe/MEA 1,090.7 1,049.8 970.4 1,090.7 1,049.8 970.4  Latin America 372.7 381.5 414.3 372.7 381.5 414.3  North America - Other 192.4 164.0 196.0 192.4 164.0 196.0  Asia-Pacific 166.0 187.2 207.7 166.0 187.2 207.7  Net sales $ 5,039.7 $ 4,690.4 $ 4,429.1 $ 5,039.7 $ 4,690.4 $ 4,429.1     SBH SB/RH  Long-lived assets - Geographic Disclosure (in millions) 2016 2015 2016 2015  United States $ 322.1 $ 311.1 $ 322.1 $ 311.1  Europe/MEA 141.4 139.2 141.4 139.2  Latin America 33.6 14.6 33.6 14.6  North America - Other 3.5 2.4 3.5 2.4  Asia-Pacific 41.5 39.8 41.5 39.8  Total long-lived assets $ 542.1 $ 507.1 $ 542.1 $ 507.1 

Earnings Per Share - SBH

Earnings Per Share - SBH	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share - SBH [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share - SBH	NOTE 20 - EARNINGS PER SHARE - SBH Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to controlling interest by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the dilution that would occur if restricted stock units were converted into common shares that then shared in the net income of the entity available to common shareholders, as long as their effect is not antidilutive. In computing diluted earnings per share, basic earnings per share is adjusted for the assumed issuance of potentially diluted share-based awards, including restricted stock units. The Company uses the treasury stock method to reflect dilution of restricted stock units. The reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic and diluted earnings per share calculation and the anti-dilutive shares for the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014, are as follows:    (in millions, except per share amounts) 2016 2015 2014  Numerator  Net income attributable to controlling interest $ 357.1 $ 148.9 $ 214.1  Denominator  Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 59.3 55.6 52.6  Dilutive shares 0.3 0.3 0.7  Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 59.6 55.9 53.3  Earnings per share  Basic earnings per share $ 6.02 $ 2.68 $ 4.07  Diluted earnings per share $ 5.99 $ 2.66 $ 4.02  Weighted average number of anti-dilutive shares excluded from denominator  Restricted stock units 0.1 0.1 0.1  Performance based restricted stock units are considered anti-dilutive if the performance targets upon which the issuance of the shares is contingent have not been achieved and the respective performance period has not been completed as of the end of the current period.

Guarantor Statements - SB_RH

Guarantor Statements - SB/RH	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Guarantor Statements - SB/RH [Abstract]
Guarantor Statements - SB/RH	NOTE 21 – GUARANTOR STATEMENTS – SB/RH  SBI (with SB/RH as a parent guarantor) (collectively, the “Parent”), with their domestic subsidiaries as subsidiary guarantors, has issued the 6.375% Notes and the 6.625% Notes under the 2020/22 Indenture, 6.125% Notes under the 2024 Indenture, the 5.75% Notes under the 2025 Indenture and the 4.00% Notes under the 2026 Indenture. See Note 10, “Debt” for further information on the 6.375% Notes, 6.625% Notes, 6.125% Notes, 5.75% Notes and 4.00% Notes.  The following consolidating financial statements illustrate the components of the consolidated financial statements of SB/RH. Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for using the equity method for purposes of illustrating the consolidating presentation. The elimination entries presented herein eliminate investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions.     Statement of Financial Position Guarantor Nonguarantor  As of September 30, 2016 (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Assets  Current assets:  Cash and cash equivalents $ 98.6 $ 3.1 $ 169.1 $ — $ 270.8  Trade receivables, net 179.5 68.7 234.4 — 482.6  Intercompany receivables — 909.1 233.4 (1,142.5) —  Other receivables — 5.5 56.3 (6.2) 55.6  Inventories 372.8 104.3 281.1 (17.6) 740.6  Prepaid expenses and other 42.8 4.4 32.1 (0.5) 78.8  Total current assets 693.7 1,095.1 1,006.4 (1,166.8) 1,628.4  Property, plant and equipment, net 241.1 77.6 223.4 — 542.1  Long-term intercompany receivables 365.4 187.3 13.7 (566.4) —  Deferred charges and other 180.5 0.9 41.5 (190.8) 32.1  Goodwill 912.1 1,154.5 411.8 — 2,478.4  Intangible assets, net 1,341.5 628.5 402.5 — 2,372.5  Investments in subsidiaries 3,497.8 1,258.1 (2.9) (4,753.0) —  Total assets $ 7,232.1 $ 4,402.0 $ 2,096.4 $ (6,677.0) $ 7,053.5  Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity  Current liabilities:  Current portion of long-term debt $ 143.6 $ 1.4 $ 19.9 $ (0.9) $ 164.0  Accounts payable 257.5 58.4 264.2 — 580.1  Intercompany accounts payable 1,157.0 — — (1,157.0) —  Accrued wages and salaries 63.9 6.6 52.4 — 122.9  Accrued interest 39.3 — — — 39.3  Other current liabilities 88.0 11.0 95.5 (6.2) 188.3  Total current liabilities 1,749.3 77.4 432.0 (1,164.1) 1,094.6  Long-term debt, net of current portion 3,402.5 20.5 33.2 — 3,456.2  Long-term intercompany debt 12.8 346.1 192.6 (551.5) —  Deferred income taxes 189.0 459.2 80.3 (195.8) 532.7  Other long-term liabilities 39.5 1.0 100.1 — 140.6  Total liabilities 5,393.1 904.2 838.2 (1,911.4) 5,224.1  Shareholder's equity:  Other capital 2,060.9 152.3 (954.0) 741.7 2,000.9  Accumulated (deficit) earnings 8.0 3,551.6 2,362.1 (5,913.6) 8.1  Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (229.9) (206.1) (199.7) 406.3 (229.4)  Total shareholder's equity 1,839.0 3,497.8 1,208.4 (4,765.6) 1,779.6  Non-controlling interest — — 49.8 — 49.8  Total equity 1,839.0 3,497.8 1,258.2 (4,765.6) 1,829.4  Total liabilities and equity $ 7,232.1 $ 4,402.0 $ 2,096.4 $ (6,677.0) $ 7,053.5      Statement of Financial Position Guarantor Nonguarantor  As of September 30, 2015 (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Assets  Current assets:  Cash and cash equivalents $ 13.0 $ 8.6 $ 226.3 $ — $ 247.9  Trade receivables, net 175.8 94.9 228.1 — 498.8  Intercompany receivables 152.0 713.8 225.0 (1,090.8) —  Other receivables 14.3 11.2 62.4 — 87.9  Inventories 410.3 95.7 291.8 (17.0) 780.8  Prepaid expenses and other 36.1 2.2 33.0 0.8 72.1  Total current assets 801.5 926.4 1,066.6 (1,107.0) 1,687.5  Property, plant and equipment, net 235.2 60.7 211.2 — 507.1  Long-term intercompany receivables 2.8 357.7 15.4 (375.9) —  Deferred charges and other 154.8 14.1 35.3 (162.1) 42.1  Goodwill 910.7 1,154.0 412.0 — 2,476.7  Intangible assets, net 1,402.4 646.6 431.3 — 2,480.3  Investments in subsidiaries 3,150.1 1,095.9 (2.9) (4,243.1) —  Total assets $ 6,657.5 $ 4,255.4 $ 2,168.9 $ (5,888.1) $ 7,193.7  Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity  Current liabilities:  Current portion of long-term debt $ 53.4 $ — $ 15.1 $ — $ 68.5  Accounts payable 281.1 45.9 293.6 — 620.6  Intercompany accounts payable 449.4 — 28.5 (477.9) —  Accrued wages and salaries 40.3 10.0 46.2 — 96.5  Accrued interest 63.2 — 0.1 — 63.3  Other current liabilities 84.5 21.5 106.0 (0.1) 211.9  Total current liabilities 971.9 77.4 489.5 (478.0) 1,060.8  Long-term debt, net of current portion 3,848.8 — 23.3 — 3,872.1  Long-term intercompany debt 16.8 578.7 392.6 (988.1) —  Deferred income taxes 202.1 440.5 94.2 (164.3) 572.5  Other long-term liabilities 33.3 8.8 73.4 — 115.5  Total liabilities 5,072.9 1,105.4 1,073.0 (1,630.4) 5,620.9  Shareholder's equity:  Other capital 1,981.7 1,129.2 34.7 (1,175.7) 1,969.9  Accumulated (deficit) earnings (246.7) 2,139.8 1,176.1 (3,315.9) (246.7)  Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (200.2) (175.1) (171.0) 346.2 (200.1)  Total shareholder's equity 1,534.8 3,093.9 1,039.8 (4,145.4) 1,523.1  Non-controlling interest 49.8 56.1 56.1 (112.3) 49.7  Total equity 1,584.6 3,150.0 1,095.9 (4,257.7) 1,572.8  Total liabilities and equity $ 6,657.5 $ 4,255.4 $ 2,168.9 $ (5,888.1) $ 7,193.7     Statement of Income Guarantor Nonguarantor  Year ended September 30, 2016 (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Net sales $ 2,466.2 $ 1,461.2 $ 2,621.0 $ (1,508.7) $ 5,039.7  Cost of goods sold 1,671.2 1,011.6 1,943.1 (1,506.6) 3,119.3  Restructuring and related charges — — 0.5 — 0.5  Gross profit 795.0 449.6 677.4 (2.1) 1,919.9  Selling 317.9 119.9 340.3 (1.5) 776.6  General and administrative 229.8 76.0 60.9 (0.1) 366.6  Research and development 37.2 6.4 15.1 — 58.7  Acquisition and integration related charges 21.5 3.2 12.0 — 36.7  Restructuring and related charges 4.9 5.7 4.1 — 14.7  Write-off from impairment of intangible assets 4.7 — — — 4.7  Total operating expense 616.0 211.2 432.4 (1.6) 1,258.0  Operating income (loss) 179.0 238.4 245.0 (0.5) 661.9  Interest expense 214.0 19.9 16.1 — 250.0  Other non-operating (income) expense, net (381.1) (196.4) 9.0 577.1 8.6  Income from operations before income taxes 346.1 414.9 219.9 (577.6) 403.3  Income tax expense (benefit) (6.2) 36.6 23.4 (2.8) 51.0  Net income (loss) 352.3 378.3 196.5 (574.8) 352.3  Net income attributable to non-controlling interest — — 0.4 — 0.4  Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest $ 352.3 $ 378.3 $ 196.1 $ (574.8) $ 351.9     Statement of Income Guarantor Nonguarantor  Year ended September 30, 2015 (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Net sales $ 2,385.1 $ 759.6 $ 2,534.0 $ (988.3) $ 4,690.4  Cost of goods sold 1,657.0 492.4 1,845.5 (976.9) 3,018.0  Restructuring and related charges — — 2.1 — 2.1  Gross profit 728.1 267.2 686.4 (11.4) 1,670.3  Selling 291.4 89.5 340.8 (1.0) 720.7  General and administrative 218.8 40.4 73.2 — 332.4  Research and development 33.4 3.3 14.6 — 51.3  Acquisition and integration related charges 40.8 5.7 12.3 — 58.8  Restructuring and related charges 34.0 0.6 (8.0) — 26.6  Total operating expense 618.4 139.5 432.9 (1.0) 1,189.8  Operating income (loss) 109.7 127.7 253.5 (10.4) 480.5  Interest expense 235.4 6.9 29.6 — 271.9  Other non-operating (income) expense, net (207.1) (151.5) 4.8 362.7 8.9  Income from operations before income taxes 81.4 272.3 219.1 (373.1) 199.7  Income tax (benefit) expense (74.4) 66.3 52.9 (0.9) 43.9  Net income (loss) 155.8 206.0 166.2 (372.2) 155.8  Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest 0.4 0.9 0.9 (1.8) 0.4  Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest $ 155.4 $ 205.1 $ 165.3 $ (370.4) $ 155.4     Statement of Income Guarantor Nonguarantor  Year ended September 30, 2014 (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Net sales $ 626.7 $ 2,141.3 $ 2,449.4 $ (788.3) $ 4,429.1  Cost of goods sold 447.7 1,434.4 1,762.7 (788.3) 2,856.5  Restructuring and related charges — 2.6 1.1 3.7  Gross profit 179.0 704.3 685.6 — 1,568.9  Selling 76.6 268.5 333.8 (0.7) 678.2  General and administrative 60.5 168.9 89.6 — 319.0  Research and development 22.3 12.0 13.6 — 47.9  Acquisition and integration related charges 11.7 8.3 0.1 — 20.1  Restructuring and related charges 8.4 4.0 6.8 — 19.2  Total operating expense 179.5 461.7 443.9 (0.7) 1,084.4  Operating income (loss) (0.5) 242.6 241.7 0.7 484.5  Interest expense 172.2 (0.1) 30.0 — 202.1  Other non-operating (income) expense, net (213.8) (163.7) 3.9 379.9 6.3  Income from operations before income taxes 41.1 406.4 207.8 (379.2) 276.1  Income tax expense (benefit) (176.0) 194.6 40.1 0.3 59.0  Net income (loss) 217.1 211.8 167.7 (379.5) 217.1  Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest 0.3 0.3 0.3 (0.6) 0.3  Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest $ 216.8 $ 211.5 $ 167.4 $ (378.9) $ 216.8      Statement of Comprehensive Income Guarantor Nonguarantor  Year ended September 30, 2016 (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Net income (loss) $ 352.3 $ 378.3 $ 196.5 $ (574.8) $ 352.3  Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:  Foreign currency translation (loss) gain (8.5) (8.4) (6.0) 14.4 (8.5)  Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments 7.1 3.2 3.2 (6.4) 7.1  Defined benefit pension gain (loss) (28.2) (25.4) (25.3) 50.7 (28.2)  Other comprehensive income (loss) (29.6) (30.6) (28.1) 58.7 (29.6)  Comprehensive income (loss) 322.7 347.7 168.4 (516.1) 322.7  Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest — — (0.3) — (0.3)  Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interest $ 322.7 $ 347.7 $ 168.7 $ (516.1) $ 323.0     Statement of Comprehensive Income Guarantor Nonguarantor  Year ended September 30, 2015 (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Net income (loss) $ 155.8 $ 206.0 $ 166.2 $ (372.2) $ 155.8  Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:  Foreign currency translation (loss) gain (112.8) (113.7) (113.7) 227.2 (113.0)  Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments (13.2) (7.9) (7.9) 15.8 (13.2)  Defined benefit pension (loss) gain (11.0) (2.2) (2.2) 4.4 (11.0)  Other comprehensive (loss) income (137.0) (123.8) (123.8) 247.4 (137.2)  Comprehensive income (loss) 18.8 82.2 42.4 (124.8) 18.6  Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest (0.2) (0.2) (0.2) 0.4 (0.2)  Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interest $ 19.0 $ 82.4 $ 42.6 $ (125.2) $ 18.8       Statement of Comprehensive Income Guarantor Nonguarantor  Year ended September 30, 2014 (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Net income (loss) $ 217.1 $ 211.8 $ 167.7 $ (379.5) $ 217.1  Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:  Foreign currency translation (loss) gain (32.5) (32.7) (33.6) 66.3 (32.5)  Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments 11.5 11.4 11.7 (23.1) 11.5  Defined benefit pension (loss) gain (3.6) (0.1) (0.1) 0.2 (3.6)  Other comprehensive (loss) income (24.6) (21.4) (22.0) 43.4 (24.6)  Comprehensive income (loss) 192.5 190.4 145.7 (336.1) 192.5  Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest 0.4 0.3 0.3 (0.6) 0.4  Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interest $ 192.1 $ 190.1 $ 145.4 $ (335.5) $ 192.1      Statement of Cash Flows Guarantor Nonguarantor  Year ended September 30, 2016 (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Net cash (used) provided by operating activities $ (374.4) $ 408.9 $ (107.7) $ 674.8 $ 601.6  Cash flows from investing activities  Purchases of property, plant and equipment (49.7) (8.3) (37.2) — (95.2)  Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment 0.1 — 0.9 — 1.0  Other investing activities (1.0) (3.2) — — (4.2)  Net cash used by investing activities (50.6) (11.5) (36.3) — (98.4)  Cash flows from financing activities  Proceeds from issuance of debt 498.9 — — — 498.9  Payment of debt (863.7) — (4.4) — (868.1)  Payment of debt issuance costs (9.3) — — — (9.3)  Payment of cash dividends to parent (97.2) — — — (97.2)  Payment of contingent consideration (3.2) — — — (3.2)  Advances related to intercompany transactions 985.1 (402.9) 92.6 (674.8) —  Net cash provided (used) by financing activities 510.6 (402.9) 88.2 (674.8) (478.9)  Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — (1.4) — (1.4)  Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 85.6 (5.5) (57.2) — 22.9  Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 13.0 8.6 226.3 — 247.9  Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 98.6 $ 3.1 $ 169.1 $ — $ 270.8      Statement of Cash Flows Guarantor Nonguarantor  Year ended September 30, 2015 (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Net cash (used) provided by operating activities $ (143.5) $ (770.8) $ (1,418.8) $ 2,774.9 $ 441.8  Cash flows from investing activities —  Purchases of property, plant and equipment (45.7) (13.5) (29.9) — (89.1)  Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (1,026.0) — (165.1) — (1,191.1)  Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment 0.1 — 1.3 — 1.4  Other investing activities — — (0.9) — (0.9)  Net cash used by investing activities (1,071.6) (13.5) (194.6) — (1,279.7)  Cash flows from financing activities  Proceeds from issuance of debt 3,320.3 — — — 3,320.3  Payment of debt (2,521.2) — (292.0) — (2,813.2)  Payment of debt issuance costs (38.1) — — — (38.1)  Payment of cash dividends to parent (72.1) — — — (72.1)  Share based tax withholding payments, net of proceeds upon vesting (2.6) — — — (2.6)  Advances related to intercompany transactions 8.7 781.7 1,984.5 (2,774.9) —  Capital contribution from parent 528.3 — — — 528.3  Net cash provided (used) by financing activities 1,223.3 781.7 1,692.5 (2,774.9) 922.6  Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents due to Venezuela devaluation — — (2.5) — (2.5)  Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — (27.2) — (27.2)  Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 8.2 (2.6) 49.4 — 55.0  Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 4.8 11.2 176.9 — 192.9  Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 13.0 $ 8.6 $ 226.3 $ — $ 247.9      Statement of Cash Flows Guarantor Nonguarantor  Year ended September 30, 2014 (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Net cash provided (used) by operating activities $ 616.6 $ 114.4 $ (269.4) $ (26.9) $ 434.7  Cash flows from investing activities  Purchases of property, plant and equipment (23.2) (26.4) (23.7) — (73.3)  Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired — (27.6) — — (27.6)  Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment 0.1 0.1 9.0 — 9.2  Other investing activities — (1.8) — — (1.8)  Net cash used by investing activities (23.1) (55.7) (14.7) — (93.5)  Cash flows from financing activities  Proceeds from issuance of debt 230.7 — 309.4 — 540.1  Payment of debt (764.9) — (6.0) — (770.9)  Payment of debt issuance costs (0.5) — (4.9) — (5.4)  Payment of cash dividends to parent (77.0) — — (77.0)  Share based tax withholding payments, net of proceeds upon vesting (25.0) — — — (25.0)  Advances related to intercompany transactions 44.1 (52.9) (18.1) 26.9 —  Net cash (used) provided by financing activities (592.6) (52.9) 280.4 26.9 (338.2)  Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — (8.3) (8.3)  Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 0.9 5.8 (12.0) — (5.3)  Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 3.9 5.4 188.9 198.2  Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 4.8 $ 11.2 $ 176.9 $ — $ 192.9 

Quarterly Results (Unaudited)

Quarterly Results (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Quarterly Results (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Quarterly Results (Unaudited)	NOTE 22 - QUARTERLY RESULTS (UNAUDITED)    Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. Quarter Ended  2016 (in millions, except per share) September 30, 2016 July 3, 2016 April 3, 2016 January 3, 2016  Net sales $ 1,249.8 $ 1,361.5 $ 1,209.6 $ 1,218.8  Gross profit 485.8 530.6 462.8 440.7  Net income attributable to controlling interest 89.0 101.9 92.6 73.6  Basic earnings per share $ 1.50 $ 1.72 $ 1.56 $ 1.24  Diluted earnings per share $ 1.49 $ 1.71 $ 1.55 $ 1.24    Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. Quarter Ended  2015 (in millions, except per share) September 30, 2015 June 28, 2015 March 29, 2015 December 28, 2014  Net sales $ 1,308.1 $ 1,247.5 $ 1,067.0 $ 1,067.8  Gross profit 467.4 458.0 374.7 370.2  Net income attributable to controlling interest 26.4 44.9 27.8 49.8  Basic earnings per share $ 0.44 $ 0.79 $ 0.52 $ 0.94  Diluted earnings per share $ 0.44 $ 0.79 $ 0.52 $ 0.94     SB/RH Holdings, LLC Quarter Ended  2016 (in millions) September 30, 2016 July 3, 2016 April 3, 2016 January 3, 2016  Net sales $ 1,249.8 $ 1,361.5 $ 1,209.6 $ 1,218.8  Gross profit 485.8 530.6 462.8 440.7  Net income attributable to controlling interest 88.9 105.1 82.5 75.4        SB/RH Holdings, LLC Quarter Ended  2015 (in millions) September 30, 2015 June 28, 2015 March 29, 2015 December 28, 2014  Net sales $ 1,308.1 $ 1,247.5 $ 1,067.0 $ 1,067.8  Gross profit 467.4 458.0 374.7 370.2  Net income attributable to controlling interest 28.4 46.6 29.6 50.8     As previously discussed in Note 2, “Significant Accounting Policies and Practices”, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-09. The Company had elected to early adopt the ASU during the quarter ended July 3, 2016 effective as if adopted the first day of the fiscal year, October 1, 2015. The adoption of the new standard impacted our previously reported quarterly results for the recognition of excess tax benefits in our provision for income taxes rather than paid in capital. Due to the valuation allowance on deferred taxes, there was no impact to our quarterly results for the quarter ended January 3, 2016. The following summarizes the impact to the quarter ended April 3, 2016:    Quarter Ended April 3, 2016  SBH (in millions, except per share) As Reported Adjustment As Adjusted  Net income attributable to controlling interest 75.2 17.4 92.6  Basic earnings per share $ 1.27 $ 0.29 $ 1.56  Diluted earnings per share $ 1.26 $ 0.29 $ 1.55   Quarter Ended April 3, 2016  SB/RH (in millions) As Reported Adjustment As Adjusted  Net income attributable to controlling interest 72.1 10.4 82.5    

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Significant Accounting Policies And Practices (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Significant Accounting Policies And Practices [Abstract]
Principles Of Consolidation And Fiscal Year End	Principles of Consolidation and Fiscal Year End  The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its majority owned subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with Accounting Principles Generally Accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). All intercompany transactions have been eliminated. The Company’s fiscal year ends on September 30. Throughout the year, the Company reports its results using fiscal quarters whereby each three month quarterly reporting period is approximately thirteen weeks in length and ends on a Sunday. The exceptions are the first quarter, which begins on October 1, and the fourth quarter, which ends on September 30. For the year ended September 30, 2016, the fiscal quarters were comprised of the three months ended January 3, 2016, April 3, 2016, July 3, 2016 and September 30, 2016.
Use Of Estimates	Use of Estimates  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash And Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents  The Company considers all highly liquid temporary instruments purchased with original maturities of three months or less from date of purchase to be cash equivalents.
Receivables	Receivables  Trade accounts receivable are carried at net realizable value. The Company extends credit to its customers based upon an evaluation of the customer’s financial condition and credit history, but generally does not require collateral. The Company monitors its customers’ credit and financial condition based on changing economic conditions and will make adjustments to credit policies as required. Provisions for losses on uncollectible trade receivables are determined based on ongoing evaluations of the Company’s receivables, principally on the basis of historical collection experience and evaluations of the risks of nonpayment or return for a given customer. See Note 6, “Receivables” for further detail. 
Inventories	Inventories  The Company’s inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost of inventories is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. See Note 7, “Inventory” for further detail.
Property, Plant And Equipment	  Property, Plant and Equipment  Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Plant and equipment held under capital leases are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term or estimated useful life of the asset; such amortization is included in depreciation expense. The Company uses accelerated depreciation methods for income tax purposes. Useful lives for property, plant and equipment are as follows:     Asset Type Range  Buildings and improvements 20 - 40 years  Machinery and equipment 2 - 15 years  Expenditures which substantially increase value or extend useful lives are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. The Company records gains and losses on the disposition or retirement of property, plant and equipment based on the net book value and any proceeds received.  Long-lived fixed assets held and used are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. Circumstances such as the discontinuation of a product or product line, a sudden or consistent decline in the sales forecast for a product, changes in technology or in the way an asset is being used, a history of operating or cash flow losses or an adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate, among others, may trigger an impairment review. If such indicators are present, the Company performs undiscounted cash flow analyses to determine if impairment exists. The asset value would be deemed impaired if the undiscounted cash flows generated did not exceed the carrying value of the asset. If impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based on fair value. There were no triggering events identified during the year that necessitated an impairment test over property, plant and equipment. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.  See Note 8, “Property, plant and equipment” for further detail.
Goodwill	Goodwill  Goodwill reflects the excess of acquisition cost over the aggregate fair value assigned to identifiable net assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized, but instead is assessed for impairment at least annually and as triggering events or indicators of potential impairment are identified. Goodwill has been assigned to reporting units for purposes of impairment testing based upon the relative fair value of the asset to each reporting unit; our reporting units are consistent with our segments. See Note 19, “Segment Information” for further discussion. The Company performs its annual impairment test in the fourth quarter of its fiscal year.  Impairment of goodwill is evaluated using a two-step approach. In the first step, the fair value of each reporting unit is compared to its carrying value, including goodwill. In estimating the fair value of our reporting units, we use a discounted cash flow methodology, which requires us to estimate future revenues, expenses, and capital expenditures and make assumptions about our weighted average cost of capital and perpetuity growth rate, among other variables. We test the aggregate estimated fair value of our reporting units by comparison to our total market capitalization, including both equity and debt capital. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, step two is performed. For step two, the implied fair value of goodwill is calculated by deducting the fair value of all tangible and intangible net assets, including unrecognized intangible assets, of the reporting unit from the fair value of the reporting unit. If the implied fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying value, an impairment loss would be recognized equal to that excess. The fair values of the GBA, HHI, PET, H&G and GAC reporting units exceeded their carrying values by 157 % , 110 % , 58 % , 326% , and 12% , respectively. As a result, a step two analysis was not required and there were no reporting units that were deemed at risk of impairment.  See Note 9 “Goodwill and Intangible Assets” for further detail.
Intangible Assets	Intangible Assets  Intangible assets are recorded at cost or at estimated fair value if acquired in a business combination. Customer lists, proprietary technology and certain trade name intangibles are amortized, using the straight-line method, over their estimated useful lives. The range and weighted average useful lives for definite-lived intangibles assets are as follows:    Asset Type Range Weighted Average  Customer relationships 2 - 20 years 18.5 years  Technology assets 5 - 18 years 11.2 years  Tradenames 5 - 13 years 11.4 years  Definite -lived intangible assets held and used are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. If indicators of potential impairment are identified, the Company performs undiscounted cash flow analysis to determine if impairment exists. The asset value would be deemed impaired if the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset did not exceed its carrying value. If impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based on fair value. There were no triggering events identified during the years ended September 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014 that necessitated an impairment test of definite-lived intangible assets.  Certain trade name intangible assets have an indefinite life and are not amortized; but instead are assessed for impairment at least annually and as triggering events or indicators of potential impairment are identified. The Company performs its annual impairment test in the fourth quarter of its fiscal year. Impairment of indefinite lived intangible assets is assessed by comparing the estimated fair value of the identified trade names to their carrying value to determine if potential impairment exists. If the fair value is less than the carrying value, an impairment loss is recorded for the excess. The fair value of indefinite-lived intangible assets is determined using an income approach, the relief-from-royalty methodology, which requires us to make estimates and assumptions about future revenues, royalty rates, and the discount rate, among others. During the year ended September 30, 2016, the Company recognized $4.7 million impairment on indefinite life intangible asset due to the reduction in value of certain tradenames in response to changes in management’s strategy. There was no impairment loss on indefinite-lived intangible assets for the years ended September 30, 2015 or 2014.  See Note 9, “Goodwill and Intangible Assets” for further detail.
Debt Issuance Costs	Debt Issuance Costs  Debt issuance costs are deferred and amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the lives of the related debt agreements. Debt issuance costs were $56.9 million and $65.1 million as of September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and are included in Long Term Debt, Net of Current Portion in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. Amortization of debt issuance costs is recognized as Interest Expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Financial Instruments	Financial Instruments  Derivative financial instruments are used by the Company principally in the management of its interest rate, foreign currency exchange rate and raw material price exposures. The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Derivative assets and liabilities are reported at fair value in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. When hedge accounting is elected at inception, the Company formally designates the financial instrument as a hedge of a specific underlying exposure and documents both the risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge. Depending on the nature of derivatives designated as hedging instruments, changes in fair value are either offset against the change in fair value of the hedged assets or liability through earnings, or recognized in equity through other comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized. Any ineffective portion of a financial instrument’s change in fair value is recognized in earnings. For derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, the change in the fair value is recognized in earnings. See Note 12, “Derivatives” for further detail.
Treasury Stock	Treasury Stock  Treasury stock purchases are stated at cost and presented as a separate reduction of equity.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition  The Company recognizes revenue from product sales generally upon delivery to the customer, or at the shipping point in situations where the customer picks up the product or where delivery terms so stipulate. This represents the point at which title and risks and rewards of ownership of the product are passed, provided that there are no uncertainties regarding customer acceptance, there is persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists, the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable and ability to collect is deemed reasonably assured. The provision for customer returns is based on historical sales and returns and other relevant information. The Company estimates and accrues the cost of returns, which are treated as a reduction of Net Sales.  The Company enters into promotional arrangements, primarily with retail customers, that entitle such retailers to earn rebates from the Company. These arrangements require the Company to estimate and accrue the costs of these programs, which are treated as a reduction of Net Sales.  The Company enters into promotional arrangements that target the ultimate consumer. The costs associated with such arrangements are treated as either a reduction in Net Sales or an increase in Cost of Goods Sold, based on the type of promotional program. The Company monitors its commitments under all promotion arrangements and uses various measures, including past experience, to estimate the earned, but unpaid, promotional costs. The terms of the Company’s customer-related promotional arrangements and programs are tailored to each customer and documented through written contracts, correspondence or other communications with the individual customers.  The Company also enters into various arrangements, primarily with retail customers, which require the Company to make upfront cash payments in order to secure the right to distribute through such customers. The Company capitalizes these payments provided the payments are supported by a time or volume based arrangement with the retailer, and amortizes the associated payment over the appropriate time or volume-based term of the arrangement. Capitalized payments are reported in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as Deferred Charges and Other Assets and related amortization is treated as a reduction in Net Sales.
Shipping And Handling Costs	Shipping and Handling Costs  Shipping and handling costs include costs incurred with third-party carriers to transport products to customers and salaries and overhead costs related to activities to prepare the Company’s products for shipment at the Company’s distribution facilities. Shipping and handling costs was $294.7 million, $272.9 million and $260.3 million during the years ended September 30, 2016 , 201 5 and 2014 , respectively. Shipping and handling costs are included in Selling Expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Advertising Costs	Advertising Costs  Advertising costs include agency fees and other costs to create advertisements, as well as costs paid to third parties to print or broadcast the Company’s advertisements and are expensed as incurred. The Company incurred advertising costs of $ 39.8 million, $35.0 million and $21.4 million during the years ended September 30, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Advertising costs are included in Selling Expenses in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income.
Research And Development Costs	Research and Development Costs  Research and development costs are charged to expense in the period they are incurred.
Environmental Expenditures	Environmental Expenditures  Environmental expenditures that relate to current operations or to conditions caused by past operations are expensed or capitalized as appropriate. The Company determines its liability for environmental matters on a site-by-site basis and records a liability at the time when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and such liability can be reasonably estimated. The estimated liability is not reduced for possible recoveries from insurance carriers. Estimated environmental remediation expenditures are included in the determination of the net realizable value recorded for assets held for sale.
Restructuring And Related Charges	Restructuring and Related Charges  Restructuring charges include, but are not limited to, the costs of one-time termination benefits such as severance costs and retention bonuses, and contract termination costs consisting primarily of lease termination costs. Related charges, as defined by the Company, include, but are not limited to, other costs directly associated with exit and relocation activities, including impairment of property and other assets, departmental costs of full-time incremental employees, and any other items related to the exit or relocation activities. Costs for such activities are estimated by management after evaluating detailed analyses of the costs to be incurred.  Liabilities from restructuring and related charges are recorded for estimated costs of facility closures, significant organizational adjustments and measures undertaken by management to exit certain activities. Costs for such activities are estimated by management after evaluating detailed analyses of the costs to be incurred. Such liabilities could include amounts for items such as severance costs and related benefits, impairment of property and equipment and other current or long term assets, lease termination payments and any other items directly related to the exit activities.  Restructuring and related charges associated with manufacturing and related initiatives are recorded in Cost of Goods Sold. Restructuring and related charges reflected in Cost of Goods Sold include, but are not limited to, termination and related costs associated with manufacturing employees, asset impairments relating to manufacturing initiatives and other costs directly related to the manufacturing component of a restructuring initiative. Restructuring and related charges associated with administrative functions are recorded in operating expenses, such as initiatives impacting sales, marketing, distribution or other non-manufacturing related functions. Restructuring and related charges reflected in operating expenses include, but are not limited to, termination and related costs, any asset impairments relating to the administrative functions and other costs directly related to the administrative components of the restructuring initiatives implemented. See Note 4, “Restructuring and Related Charges” for further detail.
Acquisition And Integration Related Charges	Acquisition and Integration Related Charges  Acquisition and integration related charges include, but are not limited to, transaction costs such as banking, legal, accounting and other professional fees directly related to both consummated acquisitions and acquisition targets, termination and related costs for transitional and certain other employees, integration related professional fees and other post business combination expenses associated with integration activity. See Note 3, “Acquisitions” for further detail.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes  Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.  The Company recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in income tax expense in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. Accrued interest expense and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are recorded in Income tax expense.  See Note 14, “Income Taxes” for further detail.
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation  Local currencies are considered the functional currencies for most of the Company’s operations outside the United States. Assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are translated at the rate of exchange existing at year-end, with revenues, expenses and cash flows translated at the average of the monthly exchange rates. Adjustments resulting from translation of the financial statements are recorded as a component of equity in Accumulated Ot her Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”), including the effects of exchange rate changes on intercompany balances of a long-term investment nature. See Note 17, “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income” for further detail.  Foreign currency transaction gains and losses for transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are reported in Other Non-Operating Expense, Net in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the period they occur. Exchange losses on foreign currency transactions were $ 10.2 million, $9.6 million, and $6.8 million for the years ended September 30, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. 
Newly Adopted Accounting Standards	Newly Adopted Accounting Standards  In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting . The ASU provides for changes to the accounting for share-based payment awards issued to employees; primarily income taxes upon award vest or settlement, cash flow presentations of excess tax benefits and employee withheld taxes paid, as well as an entity forfeiture policy election. The ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim period within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted for any interim or annual period. The Company has elected to early adopt, effective as if adopted the first day of the fiscal year, October 1, 2015.  Under the new guidance, all excess tax benefits (“windfalls”) and deficiencies (“shortfalls”) related to employee stock compensation will be recognized within income tax expense. Under prior guidance, windfalls were recognized to additional paid-in capital and shortfalls were only recognized in the extent they exceed the pool of windfall tax benefits. As of September 30, 2015, there was $22.2 million of unrecognized deferred tax assets attributable to excess tax benefits that were not previously recognized as they did not reduce income taxes payable. The cumulative adjustment for the adoption did not have an impact on net equity as the incremental deferred tax assets are fully reserved by an incremental valuation allowance as of September 30, 2015. The adoption of the new standard impacted our previously reported quarterly results for the recognition of excess tax benefits in our provision for income taxes rather than paid in capital.  In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest – Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. This ASU requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented on a balance sheet as a direct deduction from the debt liability, similar to the presentation of debt discounts. Current guidance generally requires entities to capitalize costs paid to third parties that are directly related to issuing debt and that otherwise wouldn’t be incurred, and present those amounts separately as deferred charges. During the year ended September 30, 2016, the Company retrospectively applied the adoption of this ASU, resulting in a reclassification of $65.1 million of debt issuance costs as of September 30, 2015.  In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740) – Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes. The ASU simplifies the presentation of deferred tax assets and liabilities to be classified as noncurrent on a balance sheet. Current guidance requires an entity to separate deferred income tax assets and liabilities into current and noncurrent amounts. The new guidance requires all deferred tax assets and liabilities to be presented as noncurrent as the separate current classification results in little to no benefit to users of the financial statements because the classification does not generally align with the time period in which the recognized deferred tax amounts are expected to be recovered or settled. During the year ended September 30, 2016, the Company retrospectively applied the adoption of this ASU, resulting in a reclassification of $44.7 million of current deferred tax assets and $4.6 million of current deferred tax liabilities as of September 30, 2015.  The following is a summary of the reclassifications from the retrospective adoption of ASU 2015-03 and ASU 2015-17 discussed above, as of September 30, 2015 for SBH and SB/RH, respectively:    SBH SB/RH  Statement of Financial Position (in millions) As Reported Reclassification As Reclassified As Reported Reclassification As Reclassified  Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 116.8 $ (44.7) $ 72.1 $ 116.8 $ (44.7) $ 72.1  Deferred charges and other 101.7 (59.5) 42.2 101.6 (59.5) 42.1  Other current liabilities (217.3) 4.6 (212.7) (216.5) 4.6 (211.9)  Long-term debt, net of current portion (3,937.2) 65.1 (3,872.1) (3,937.2) 65.1 (3,872.1)  Deferred taxes (noncurrent liability) (607.0) 34.5 (572.5) (607.0) 34.5 (572.5)  In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments. The ASU simplifies the presentation of provisional amounts recognized in a business combination during the measurement period (one year from the date of acquisition). Current guidance requires retrospective adjustment of prior periods; the new guidance eliminates this requirement. The Company applied the adoption of this ASU effective the first day of the year ending September 30, 2016 and all subsequent measurement period adjustments are recorded in the period identified, resulting in the recognition of adjustments to goodwill from the Armored AutoGroup (“AAG”) acquisition. See Note 9 “Goodwill and Intangible Assets”, for adjustments to goodwill.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Recently Issued Accounting Standards  In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) , which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605, Revenue Recognition. This ASU requires revenue recognition to depict the transfer of goods and services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new revenue recognition model requires identifying the contract and performance obligations, determining the transaction price, allocating the transaction price to performance obligations and recognizing the revenue upon satisfaction of performance obligations. This ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments, and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. This ASU can be applied either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying the updates recognized at the date of the initial application along with additional disclosures. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) Deferral of the Effective Date , which amends the previously issued ASU to provide for a one year deferral from the original effective date. As a result, the ASU will become effective for us beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, with early application only being available to us beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. We are assessing the impact this pronouncement will have on the consolidated financial statements of the Company and have not determined the materiality or method of adoption.  In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which supersedes the lease requirements in ASC 840, Leases . This ASU requires lessees to recognize lease assets and liabilities on the balance sheet, as well as disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. Although the new ASU requires both operating and finance leases to be disclosed on the balance sheet, a distinction between the two types still exists as the economics of leases can vary. The ASU can be applied using a modified retrospective approach, with a number of optional practical expedients relating to the identification and classification of leases that commenced before the effective date, along with the ability to use hindsight in the evaluation of lease decisions, that entities may elect to apply. As a result, the ASU will become effective for us beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, with early adoption applicable. We are assessing the impact this pronouncement will have on the consolidated financial statements of the Company and have not determined the materiality or method of adoption .

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Significant Accounting Policies And Practices (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Significant Accounting Policies And Practices [Abstract]
Useful Lives For Property, Plant And Equipment	  Asset Type Range  Buildings and improvements 20 - 40 years  Machinery and equipment 2 - 15 years 
Schedule Of Definite-Lived Intangible Assets	  Asset Type Range Weighted Average  Customer relationships 2 - 20 years 18.5 years  Technology assets 5 - 18 years 11.2 years  Tradenames 5 - 13 years 11.4 years 
Summary Of Reclassifications From Retrospective Adoption Of ASU 2015-17	  SBH SB/RH  Statement of Financial Position (in millions) As Reported Reclassification As Reclassified As Reported Reclassification As Reclassified  Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 116.8 $ (44.7) $ 72.1 $ 116.8 $ (44.7) $ 72.1  Deferred charges and other 101.7 (59.5) 42.2 101.6 (59.5) 42.1  Other current liabilities (217.3) 4.6 (212.7) (216.5) 4.6 (211.9)  Long-term debt, net of current portion (3,937.2) 65.1 (3,872.1) (3,937.2) 65.1 (3,872.1)  Deferred taxes (noncurrent liability) (607.0) 34.5 (572.5) (607.0) 34.5 (572.5) 

Acquisitions (Tables)

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Summary Of Acquisition And Integration Related Charges	  (in millions) 2016 2015 2014  Armored AutoGroup $ 14.6 $ 21.8 $ —  HHI Business 13.3 12.0 11.0  European IAMS and Eukanuba 3.5 9.3 —  Salix 2.1 10.7 —  Other 3.2 5.0 9.1  Total acquisition and integration related charges $ 36.7 $ 58.8 $ 20.1 
Armored AutoGroup [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Summary Of Purchase Price And Purchase Price Allocation	   (in millions) Purchase Price  Cash consideration $ 929.3   (in millions) Purchase Price Allocation  Cash and cash equivalents $ 30.9  Receivables 156.5  Inventories 82.5  Prepaid expenses and other current assets 8.2  Property, plant and equipment, net 37.6  Goodwill 975.4  Intangible assets 418.0  Deferred charges and other 16.5  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (119.2)  Long-term debt (540.0)  Other long term liabilities (137.1)  Net assets acquired $ 929.3 
Summary Of Purchase Price Allocated To Intangible Assets And Weighted Average Useful Lives	  (in millions) Carrying Amount Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)  Tradenames $ 295.0 Indefinite  Technology 41.0 10  Licensing agreements 19.0 10  Customer relationships 63.0 15  Total intangibles acquired $ 418.0 
Summary Of Pro Forma Results	   2015 2014  (in millions) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)  Pro forma net sales $ 4,966.2 $ 4,872.4  Pro forma net income $ 217.3 $ 235.5 
Salix [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Summary Of Purchase Price And Purchase Price Allocation	  (in millions) Purchase Price  Cash consideration $ 146.8  Contingent consideration 1.5  Total purchase price $ 148.3   (in millions) Purchase Price Allocation  Cash and cash equivalents $ 0.5  Receivables 10.7  Inventories 17.0  Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2.5  Property, plant and equipment, net 1.2  Goodwill 71.5  Intangible assets 55.5  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (8.5)  Other long term liabilities (2.1)  Net assets acquired $ 148.3 
Summary Of Purchase Price Allocated To Intangible Assets And Weighted Average Useful Lives	  (in millions) Carrying Amount Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)  Tradenames $ 17.0 Indefinite  Definite-lived tradenames 1.0 13  Technology 2.1 17  Customer relationships 35.4 13  Total intangibles acquired $ 55.5 
European IAMS And Eukanuba [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Summary Of Purchase Price And Purchase Price Allocation	  (in millions) Purchase Price  Cash consideration $ 115.7   (in millions) Purchase Price Allocation  Inventories $ 16.3  Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2.9  Property, plant and equipment, net 58.3  Goodwill 4.0  Intangible assets 39.6  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (2.7)  Other long term liabilities (2.7)  Net assets acquired $ 115.7 
Summary Of Purchase Price Allocated To Intangible Assets And Weighted Average Useful Lives	  (in millions) Carrying Amount Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)  Tradenames $ 25.5 Indefinite  Technology 3.6 8  Customer relationships 10.5 15  Total intangibles acquired $ 39.6 
Tell Manufacturing [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Summary Of Purchase Price And Purchase Price Allocation	  (in millions) Purchase Price  Cash consideration $ 30.3   (in millions) Purchase Price Allocation  Cash and cash equivalents $ 1.1  Receivables 6.0  Inventories 7.2  Prepaid expenses and other current assets 0.6  Property, plant and equipment, net 1.5  Goodwill 7.1  Intangible assets 12.5  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (5.7)  Net assets acquired $ 30.3 
Summary Of Purchase Price Allocated To Intangible Assets And Weighted Average Useful Lives	  (in millions) Carrying Amount Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)  Tradenames $ 4.0 Indefinite  Customer relationships 8.5 13  Total intangibles acquired $ 12.5 

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Restructuring And Related Charges (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Restructuring And Related Charges [Abstract]
Summary Of Restructuring And Related Charges	  (in millions) 2016 2015 2014  Global expense rationalization initiatives $ 5.2 $ 17.1 $ 13.4  HHI business rationalization initiatives 1.8 10.3 4.5  GAC business rationalization initiatives 5.3 — —  Other restructuring activities 2.9 1.3 5.0  Total restructuring and related charges $ 15.2 $ 28.7 $ 22.9  Reported as:  Cost of goods sold $ 0.5 $ 2.1 $ 3.7  Operating expense 14.7 26.6 19.2 
Summary Of Costs Incurred And Cumulative Costs By Cost Type	  Termination Other  (in millions) Benefits Costs Total  For the year ended September 30, 2016 4.3 10.9 15.2  For the year ended September 30, 2015 7.0 21.7 28.7  For the year ended September 30, 2014 11.2 11.7 22.9  Cumulative costs through September 30, 2016 32.4 39.4 71.8 
Rollforward Of Restructuring Accrual	  Termination Other  (in millions) Benefits Costs Total  Accrual balance at September 30, 2014 $ 9.9 $ 1.6 $ 11.5  Provisions 5.1 3.9 9.0  Cash expenditures (9.5) (1.7) (11.2)  Non Cash Items (1.2) 0.1 (1.1)  Accrual balance at September 30, 2015 4.3 3.9 8.2  Provisions 4.3 10.9 15.2  Cash expenditures (6.9) (13.6) (20.5)  Non-cash items (0.1) (0.2) (0.3)  Accrual balance at September 30, 2016 $ 1.6 $ 1.0 $ 2.6 
Summary Of Costs Incurred By Reporting Segment	  (in millions) GBA PET HHI GAC Corporate Total  For the year ended September 30, 2016 $ 0.8 $ 4.6 $ 4.5 5.3 $ — $ 15.2  For the year ended September 30, 2015 8.5 9.5 10.3 — 0.4 28.7  For the year ended September 30, 2014 11.2 3.0 8.2 — 0.5 22.9  Cumulative costs through September 30, 2016 30.0 15.1 19.3 5.3 2.1 71.8  Future costs to be incurred 1.0 1.8 0.1 14.6 0.1 17.6 

Fair Value Of Financial Instr35

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments	  2016 2015  Carrying Carrying  (in millions) Amount Fair Value Amount Fair Value  Derivative Assets $ 8.7 $ 8.7 $ 6.0 $ 6.0  Derivative Liabilities $ 3.2 $ 3.2 $ 9.8 $ 9.8 
Carrying Values And Fair Values For Debt	   2016 2015  Carrying Carrying  (in millions) Amount Fair Value Amount Fair Value  Total debt - SBH $ 3,620.2 $ 3,865.1 $ 3,905.9 $ 4,085.8  Total debt - SB/RH $ 3,620.2 $ 3,865.1 $ 3,940.6 $ 4,120.5 

Receivables (Tables)

Receivables (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule Of Receivables Allowance	  Beginning Charged to Other Ending  (in millions) Balance Profit & Loss Deductions Adjustments Balance  September 30, 2016 $ 44.0 $ 15.6 $ (12.0) $ (0.8) $ 46.8  September 30, 2015 $ 48.6 $ 6.0 $ (6.3) $ (4.3) $ 44.0  September 30, 2014 $ 37.4 $ 7.4 $ (2.4) $ 6.2 $ 48.6 

Inventory (Tables)

Inventory (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Inventory [Abstract]
Schedule Of Inventories	   (in millions) 2016 2015  Raw materials $ 127.5 $ 132.4  Work-in-process 43.6 37.9  Finished goods 569.5 610.5  $ 740.6 $ 780.8 

Property, Plant And Equipment (

Property, Plant And Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Property, Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment	  (in millions) 2016 2015  Land, buildings and improvements $ 195.8 $ 190.9  Machinery, equipment and other 550.6 491.9  Capitalized leases 130.0 97.3  Construction in progress 57.7 51.8  Property, plant and equipment $ 934.1 $ 831.9  Accumulated depreciation (392.0) (324.8)  Property, plant and equipment, net $ 542.1 $ 507.1 

Goodwill And Intangible Assets

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill By Reporting Segment	   (in millions) GBA HHI PET H&G GAC Total  As of September 30, 2014 $ 327.4 $ 709.8 $ 235.9 $ 196.5 $ — $ 1,469.6  AAG acquisition 38.9 — — — 933.2 972.1  European IAMS and Eukanuba acquisition — — 4.0 — — 4.0  Salix acquisition — — 71.5 — — 71.5  Tell Manufacturing acquisition — 7.1 — — — 7.1  Foreign currency impact (17.8) (17.4) (11.8) — (0.6) (47.6)  As of September 30, 2015 348.5 699.5 299.6 196.5 932.6 2,476.7  Adjustments — — — — 3.3 3.3  Foreign currency impact (3.4) 3.3 0.2 — (1.7) (1.6)  As of September 30, 2016 $ 345.1 $ 702.8 $ 299.8 $ 196.5 $ 934.2 $ 2,478.4 
Schedule Of Range And Weighted Average Useful Lives For Definite-Lived Intangible Assets	   2016 2015  (in millions) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net  Customer relationships $ 984.8 $ (302.9) $ 681.9 $ 985.2 $ (247.4) $ 737.8  Technology assets 237.2 (96.7) 140.5 238.6 (78.1) 160.5  Tradenames 165.7 (89.1) 76.6 165.4 (73.7) 91.7  Total $ 1,387.7 $ (488.7) $ 899.0 $ 1,389.2 $ (399.2) $ 990.0 
Schedule Of Future Amortization Expense	  (in millions) Amortization  2017 $ 91.9  2018 85.7  2019 85.4  2020 85.2  2021 81.9 

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Debt [Abstract]
Schedule Of Debt	  SBH SB/RH  2016 2015 2016 2015  (in millions) Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate  Term Loan, variable rate, due June 23, 2022 $ 1,005.5 3.6 % $ 1,226.9 3.9 % $ 1,005.5 3.6 % $ 1,226.9 3.9 %  CAD Term Loan, variable rate, due June 23, 2022 54.9 4.6 % 55.7 4.4 % 54.9 4.6 % 55.7 4.4 %  Euro Term Loan, variable rate, due June 23, 2022 63.0 3.5 % 255.8 3.5 % 63.0 3.5 % 255.8 3.5 %  4.00% Notes, due October 1, 2026 477.0 4.0 % — — % 477.0 4.0 % — — %  5.75% Notes, due July 15, 2025 1,000.0 5.8 % 1,000.0 5.8 % 1,000.0 5.8 % 1,000.0 5.8 %  6.125% Notes, due December 15, 2024 250.0 6.1 % 250.0 6.1 % 250.0 6.1 % 250.0 6.1 %  6.375% Notes, due November 15, 2020 129.7 6.4 % 520.0 6.4 % 129.7 6.4 % 520.0 6.4 %  6.625% Notes, due November 15, 2022 570.0 6.6 % 570.0 6.6 % 570.0 6.6 % 570.0 6.6 %  Revolver Facility, variable rate, expiring June 23, 2020 — — % — — % — — % — — %  Other notes and obligations 16.8 9.8 % 11.2 10.2 % 16.8 9.8 % 45.9 4.9 %  Obligations under capital leases 114.7 5.5 % 88.2 5.7 % 114.7 5.5 % 88.2 5.7 %  Total debt 3,681.6 3,977.8 3,681.6 4,012.5  Unamortized discount on debt (4.5) (6.8) (4.5) (6.8)  Debt issuance costs (56.9) (65.1) (56.9) (65.1)  Less current portion (164.0) (33.8) (164.0) (68.5)  Long-term debt, net of current portion $ 3,456.2 $ 3,872.1 $ 3,456.2 $ 3,872.1 
Aggregate Scheduled Maturities Of Debt And Capital Lease Obligations	  SBH SB/RH  (in millions) Capital Lease Obligations Debt Total Capital Lease Obligations Debt Total  2017 $ 10.0 $ 154.0 $ 164.0 $ 10.0 $ 154.0 $ 164.0  2018 9.5 15.3 24.8 9.5 15.3 24.8  2019 8.8 11.4 20.2 8.8 11.4 20.2  2020 8.5 11.4 19.9 8.5 11.4 19.9  2021 10.0 11.3 21.3 10.0 11.3 21.3  Thereafter 67.9 3,363.5 3,431.4 67.9 3,363.5 3,431.4  Long-term debt $ 114.7 $ 3,566.9 $ 3,681.6 $ 114.7 $ 3,566.9 $ 3,681.6 

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule Of Future Minimum Rental Commitments Under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases	  (in millions) Amount  2017 $ 42.3  2018 32.7  2019 23.4  2020 18.0  2021 12.3  Thereafter 18.4  Total minimum lease payments $ 147.1 

Derivatives (Tables)

Derivatives (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Schedule Of Interest Rate Swap Derivative Financial Instruments	   2016 2015  (in millions) Notional Amount Remaining Years Notional Amount Remaining Years  Interest rate swaps - fixed $ 300.0 0.5 $ 300.0 1.5 
Schedule Of Commodity Swap Contracts Outstanding	  2016 2015  (in millions, except notional) Notional Contract Value Notional Contract Value  Zinc swap contracts 6.7 Tons $ 12.8 10.8 Tons $ 22.2  Brass swap contracts 1.0 Tons $ 4.0 1.8 Tons $ 8.5 
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Outstanding Derivative Instruments	   (in millions) Line Item 2016 2015  Derivative Assets  Commodity swaps - designated as hedge Receivables—Other $ 2.9 $ —  Commodity swaps - designated as hedge Deferred charges and other — —  Foreign exchange contracts - designated as hedge Receivables—Other 5.5 $ 5.2  Foreign exchange contracts - designated as hedge Deferred charges and other 0.1 0.4  Foreign exchange contracts - not designated as hedge Receivables—Other 0.2 0.4  Total Derivative Assets $ 8.7 $ 6.0  Derivative Liabilities  Interest rate swaps - designated as hedge Other current liabilities $ 0.7 $ 1.4  Interest rate swaps - designated as hedge Accrued interest 0.4 0.4  Interest rate swaps - designated as hedge Other long-term liabilities — 0.8  Commodity swaps - designated as hedge Accounts payable 0.1 4.7  Commodity swaps - designated as hedge Other long-term liabilities — 0.8  Commodity swaps - not designated as hedge Accounts payable — 0.1  Foreign exchange contracts - designated as hedge Accounts payable 1.7 1.5  Foreign exchange contracts - designated as hedge Other long-term liabilities 0.1 —  Foreign exchange contracts - not designated as hedge Accounts payable 0.2 0.1  Total Derivative Liabilities $ 3.2 $ 9.8 
Summary Of Impact Of Effective And Ineffective Portions Of Cash Flow Hedges And Gain (Loss) Realized	  Effective Portion  For the year ended Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings Ineffective portion  September 30, 2016 (in millions) in OCI Line Item Gain (Loss) Line Item Gain (Loss)  Interest rate swaps $ (0.4) Interest expense $ (1.9) Interest expense $ —  Commodity swaps 4.5 Cost of goods sold (3.7) Cost of goods sold —  Net investment hedge 0.6 Other non-operating expense — Other non-operating expense —  Foreign exchange contracts (0.4) Net sales (0.2) Net sales —  Foreign exchange contracts 6.8 Cost of goods sold 6.9 Cost of goods sold —  Total $ 11.1 $ 1.1 $ —   Effective Portion  For the year ended Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings Ineffective portion  September 30, 2015 (in millions) in OCI Line Item Gain (Loss) Line Item Gain (Loss)  Interest rate swaps $ (3.4) Interest expense $ (1.9) Interest expense $ —  Commodity swaps (7.2) Cost of goods sold (0.7) Cost of goods sold —  Foreign exchange contracts 0.1 Net sales 0.1 Net sales —  Foreign exchange contracts 21.8 Cost of goods sold 30.0 Cost of goods sold —  Total $ 11.3 $ 27.5 $ —   Effective Portion  For the year ended Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings Ineffective portion  September 30, 2014 (in millions) in OCI Line Item Gain (Loss) Line Item Gain (Loss)  Interest rate swaps $ (1.6) Interest expense $ (0.9) Interest expense $ —  Commodity swaps 1.9 Cost of goods sold 0.8 Cost of goods sold —  Foreign exchange contracts 0.1 Net sales 0.2 Net sales —  Foreign exchange contracts 12.7 Cost of goods sold (2.6) Cost of goods sold —  Total $ 13.1 $ (2.5) $ —  
Summary Of Gain (Loss) Associated With Derivative Contracts Not Designated As Hedges	  (in millions) Line Item 2016 2015 2014  Commodity swaps Cost of goods sold $ — $ (0.1) $ (0.1)  Foreign exchange contracts Other non-operating expenses, net 3.1 (2.5) 3.1  Total $ 3.1 $ (2.6) $ 3.0 
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Schedule Of Commodity Swap Contracts Outstanding	  2016 2015  (in millions, except notional) Notional Contract Value Notional Contract Value  Silver 31.0 troy oz. $ 0.6 25.0 troy oz. $ 0.4 

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Additional Information On Pension Plans	  U.S. Plans Non U.S. Plans  (in millions) 2016 2015 2016 2015  Changes in benefit obligation:  Benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 73.9 $ 70.9 $ 184.4 $ 196.2  Obligations assumed from acquisitions — — — 0.6  Transfer of obligation — — — (1.8)  Service cost 0.2 0.4 2.6 2.6  Interest cost 3.0 2.9 5.7 6.2  Actuarial (gain) loss 6.2 3.3 36.0 10.6  Curtailments — — — (0.9)  Benefits paid (3.8) (3.6) (6.1) (11.8)  Foreign currency exchange rate changes — — (12.0) (17.3)  Benefit obligation, end of year $ 79.5 $ 73.9 $ 210.6 $ 184.4  Changes in plan assets:  Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year $ 58.2 $ 62.4 $ 116.9 $ 126.5  Actual return on plan assets 5.3 (1.2) 8.9 3.6  Employer contributions 4.1 0.6 6.6 7.8  Benefits paid (3.8) (3.6) (6.1) (11.8)  Foreign currency exchange rate changes — — (11.3) (9.2)  Fair value of plan assets, end of year $ 63.8 $ 58.2 $ 115.0 $ 116.9  Funded Status $ (15.7) $ (15.7) $ (95.6) $ (67.5)  Amounts recognized in statement of financial position  Other accrued expenses $ 0.5 $ 0.6 $ 2.3 $ 2.2  Other long-term liabilities 15.2 15.1 93.3 65.3  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (20.0) (20.4) (64.2) (23.4)  Weighted average assumptions  Discount rate 3.50% 4.25% 1.00 - 13.50% 1.75 - 13.81%  Expected return on plan assets 7.00% 7.25% 1.00 - 3.70% 3.50 - 5.26%  Rate of compensation increase N/A N/A 2.25 - 7.00% 2.25 - 5.50% 
Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Associated With Employee Benefit Plan Costs	  (in millions) 2016 2015 2014  Cost of goods sold $ 1.4 $ 0.6 $ 0.6  Selling expenses 0.3 0.3 0.3  General and administrative expenses 0.7 0.5 0.5  Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income $ 2.4 $ 1.4 $ 1.4 
Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	  U.S. Plans Non U.S. Plans  (in millions) 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014  Service cost $ 0.2 $ 0.4 $ 0.2 $ 2.6 $ 2.6 $ 3.0  Interest cost 3.0 2.9 3.0 5.7 6.2 7.4  Expected return on assets (4.3) (4.5) (4.1) (4.2) (5.2) (5.8)  Curtailment — — — 0.1 0.7 (0.1)  Recognized net actuarial loss 0.6 0.2 0.1 0.8 1.3 1.4  Net periodic benefit cost $ (0.5) $ (1.0) $ (0.8) $ 5.0 $ 5.6 $ 5.9  Weighted average assumptions  Discount rate 4.25% 4.15% 4.65% 1.75 - 13.81% 2.00 - 13.50% 2.25 - 12.50%  Expected return on plan assets 7.25% 7.50% 7.75% 1.75 - 4.53% 2.00 - 5.26% 4.00 - 5.76%  Rate of compensation increase N/A N/A N/A 2.25 - 5.50% 2.25 - 5.50% 2.25 - 5.50% 
Summary Of Allocation Of Pension Plan Assets	  US Plans Non U.S. Plans  Asset Type 2016 2015 2016 2015  Equity Securities 62 % 63 % 0 % 6 %  Fixed Income Securities 35 % 35 % 23 % 25 %  Other 3 % 2 % 77 % 69 %  Total 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 
Fair Value Of Pension Plan Assets By Asset Category	   As of September 30, 2016 (in millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total  Equity Securities  U.S. equity securities $ 22.2 $ 6.3 $ — $ 28.5  Foreign equity securities 10.4 — — 10.4  Debt Securities  U.S. bonds 19.6 1.7 — 21.3  Foreign bonds 1.9 24.1 — 26.0  Real estate 1.7 5.8 — 7.5  Life insurance contracts — 37.0 — 37.0  Other — 34.4 — 34.4  Foreign cash & cash equivalents 13.7 — — 13.7  Total plan assets $ 69.5 $ 109.3 $ — $ 178.8   As of September 30, 2015 (in millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total  Equity Securities  U.S. equity securities $ 18.6 $ 7.1 $ — $ 25.7  Foreign equity securities 10.5 6.2 — 16.7  Debt Securities  U.S. bonds 18.2 1.3 — 19.5  Foreign bonds 3.0 15.1 — 18.1  Foreign government bonds — 11.2 — 11.2  Real estate 1.2 6.0 — 7.2  Life insurance contracts — 35.5 — 35.5  Other — 33.1 — 33.1  Foreign cash & cash equivalents 8.1 — — 8.1  Total plan assets $ 59.6 $ 115.5 $ — $ 175.1 
Schedule Of Benefit Payments Expected To Be Paid	  (in millions) US Plans Non U.S. Plans  2017 $ 3.7 $ 5.4  2018 3.8 5.7  2019 4.0 6.4  2020 4.1 6.8  2021 4.2 7.0  2022-2026 21.2 40.0 

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Schedule Of Income Tax Expense	  SBH SB/RH  (in millions) 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014  United States $ 197.8 $ 3.4 $ 80.7 $ 203.5 $ 9.8 $ 83.3  Outside the United States 199.8 189.9 192.8 199.8 189.9 192.8  Income (loss) from operations before income taxes $ 397.6 $ 193.3 $ 273.5 $ 403.3 $ 199.7 $ 276.1 
Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense	  SBH SB/RH  (in millions) 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014  Current tax expense:  U.S. Federal $ 1.6 $ 3.6 $ 6.2 $ 1.6 $ 3.6 $ 6.2  Foreign 59.7 40.4 46.6 59.7 40.4 46.6  State and local 4.2 4.5 4.3 4.2 4.5 4.3  Total current tax expense 65.5 48.5 57.1 65.5 48.5 57.1  Deferred tax (benefit) expense:  U.S. Federal (27.2) (12.3) 19.7 (16.7) (12.3) 19.7  Foreign (1.1) 11.2 (8.2) (1.1) 11.2 (8.2)  State and local 2.8 (3.5) (9.6) 3.3 (3.5) (9.6)  Total deferred tax expense (25.5) (4.6) 1.9 (14.5) (4.6) 1.9  Income tax expense $ 40.0 $ 43.9 $ 59.0 $ 51.0 $ 43.9 $ 59.0 
Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Income Tax Expense	  SBH SB/RH  (in millions) 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014  U.S. Statutory federal income tax expense $ 139.2 $ 67.6 $ 95.7 $ 141.2 $ 69.9 $ 96.6  Permanent items 9.1 5.2 4.6 9.1 5.2 4.6  Foreign statutory rate vs. U.S. statutory rate (38.9) (33.8) (28.7) (38.9) (33.8) (28.7)  State income taxes, net of federal effect 4.6 1.7 5.4 4.7 1.7 5.4  Residual tax on foreign earnings 19.7 24.8 90.9 19.7 24.8 90.9  Investment in foreign subsidiary — (23.3) — — (23.3) —  Purchase accounting benefit — (22.8) — — (22.8) —  Benefit from adjustment to tax basis in assets (8.4) — — (8.4) — —  Change in valuation allowance (91.3) 2.6 (115.6) (82.7) 0.5 (116.5)  Unrecognized tax expense (benefit) 34.6 (1.2) 0.5 34.6 (1.2) 0.5  Foreign tax law changes (3.7) — (7.6) (3.7) — (7.6)  Share based compensation adjustments (2.8) 2.3 1.4 (2.8) 2.3 1.4  Impact of IRC Section 9100 relief (16.4) — — (16.4) — —  Adjustment to prior year NOLs — 14.4 — — 14.4 —  Return to provision adjustments and other, net (5.7) 6.4 12.4 (5.4) 6.2 12.4  Income tax expense $ 40.0 $ 43.9 $ 59.0 $ 51.0 $ 43.9 $ 59.0 
Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets and Deferred Tax Liabilities	  SBH SB/RH  (in millions) 2016 2015 2016 2015  Deferred tax assets  Employee benefits $ 86.3 $ 63.2 $ 83.5 $ 60.9  Restructuring 2.2 4.1 2.2 4.1  Inventories and receivables 32.6 35.2 32.6 35.2  Marketing and promotional accruals 17.6 14.4 17.6 14.4  Prepaid royalty 6.0 6.3 6.0 6.3  Property, plant and equipment 8.4 11.6 8.4 11.6  Unrealized losses 4.2 2.7 4.2 2.7  Intangibles 3.7 6.1 3.7 6.1  Investment in non-US subsidiaries — 23.3 — 23.3  Net operating loss and credit carry forwards 402.8 447.7 394.9 441.6  Other 24.1 32.8 23.8 32.6  Total deferred tax assets 587.9 647.4 576.9 638.8  Deferred tax liabilities  Property, plant and equipment 20.1 27.1 20.1 27.1  Unrealized gains 5.1 18.6 5.1 18.6  Intangibles 813.4 840.8 813.4 840.8  Taxes on unremitted foreign earnings 2.7 2.4 2.7 2.4  Other 15.3 16.3 15.3 16.3  Total deferred tax liabilities 856.6 905.2 856.6 905.2  Net deferred tax liabilities (268.7) (257.8) (279.7) (266.4)  Valuation allowance (245.7) (305.4) (245.7) (296.8)  Net deferred tax liabilities, net valuation allowance $ (514.4) $ (563.2) $ (525.4) $ (563.2)  Reported as:  Deferred charges and other $ 18.3 $ 9.3 $ 7.3 $ 9.3  Deferred taxes (noncurrent liability) (532.7) (572.5) (532.7) (572.5) 
Schedule Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	  (in millions) 2016 2015 2014  Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year $ 14.1 $ 11.3 $ 13.8  Gross increase – tax positions in prior period 29.9 4.1 1.5  Gross decrease – tax positions in prior period (0.4) (1.9) (1.4)  Gross increase – tax positions in current period 4.4 1.8 0.7  Settlements (0.6) (0.9) (2.5)  Lapse of statutes of limitations — (0.3) (0.8)  Unrecognized tax benefits, end of year $ 47.4 $ 14.1 $ 11.3 

Share Based Compensation (Table

Share Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Share Based Compensation [Abstract]
Summary Of Non-Vested RSUs Activity	   SBH SB/RH  Weighted Fair Weighted Fair  Average Value Average Value  Grant Date at Grant Grant Date at Grant  (in millions, except per share data) Shares Fair Value Date Shares Fair Value Date  At September 30, 2013 1.1 $ 39.11 $ 43.7 1.1 $ 39.12 $ 43.1  Granted 0.7 75.50 50.5 0.6 75.82 48.6  Forfeited — 69.33 (0.4) — 69.33 (0.4)  Vested (1.0) 39.69 (37.8) (0.9) 39.34 (36.7)  At September 30, 2014 0.8 67.66 $ 56.0 0.8 67.90 $ 54.6  Granted 0.6 92.51 52.9 0.5 93.12 42.3  Forfeited (0.1) 85.16 (5.3) (0.1) 85.16 (5.3)  Vested (0.7) 69.00 (50.4) (0.7) 68.98 (49.5)  At September 30, 2015 0.6 87.50 $ 53.2 0.5 87.71 $ 42.1  Granted 0.6 94.88 56.0 0.6 95.00 54.1  Forfeited (0.1) 92.26 (6.6) (0.1) 92.26 (6.6)  Vested (0.5) 86.97 (47.8) (0.5) 86.78 (44.3)  At September 30, 2016 0.6 94.97 $ 54.8 0.5 96.92 $ 45.3 

Accumulated Other Comprehensi46

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	   Foreign Employee  Currency Hedging Benefit  (in millions) Translation Activity Plans Total  Year Ended September 30, 2014  Accumulated other comprehensive loss, as of September 30, 2013 $ (7.0) $ (2.3) $ (29.2) $ (38.5)  Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassification (32.6) 13.1 (6.6) (26.1)  Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income — 2.6 1.4 4.0  Other comprehensive (loss) income (32.6) 15.7 (5.2) (22.1)  Deferred tax effect — (4.2) 2.9 (1.3)  Deferred tax valuation allowance — — (1.3) (1.3)  Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax (32.6) 11.5 (3.6) (24.7)  Other comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest (0.1) — — (0.1)  Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to controlling interest (32.5) 11.5 (3.6) (24.6)  Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, as of September 30, 2014 (39.5) 9.2 (32.8) (63.1)  Year Ended September 30, 2015  Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassification (113.0) 11.3 (12.9) (114.6)  Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (27.5) 1.4 (26.1)  Other comprehensive loss (113.0) (16.2) (11.5) (140.7)  Deferred tax effect — 5.2 3.9 9.1  Deferred tax valuation allowance — (2.2) (3.4) (5.6)  Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (113.0) (13.2) (11.0) (137.2)  Other comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest (0.2) — — (0.2)  Other comprehensive loss attributable to controlling interest (112.8) (13.2) (11.0) (137.0)  Accumulated other comprehensive loss, as of September 30, 2015 (152.3) (4.0) (43.8) (200.1)  Year Ended September 30, 2016  Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassification (6.2) 11.1 (41.4) (36.5)  Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (1.1) 2.4 1.3  Other comprehensive (loss) income (6.2) 10.0 (39.0) (35.2)  Deferred tax effect (2.3) (2.8) 10.9 5.8  Deferred tax valuation allowance — (0.1) (0.1) (0.2)  Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax (8.5) 7.1 (28.2) (29.6)  Other comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest (0.3) — — (0.3)  Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to controlling interest (8.2) 7.1 (28.2) (29.3)  Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, as of September 30, 2016 $ (160.5) $ 3.1 $ (72.0) $ (229.4) 

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales Relating To Segments	  SBH SB/RH  Net sales to external customers (in millions) 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014  Consumer batteries $ 840.7 $ 829.5 $ 957.8 $ 840.7 $ 829.5 $ 957.8  Small appliances 656.0 734.6 730.8 656.0 734.6 730.8  Personal care 513.6 528.1 542.1 513.6 528.1 542.1  Global Batteries & Appliances 2,010.3 2,092.2 2,230.7 2,010.3 2,092.2 2,230.7  Hardware & Home Improvement 1,241.0 1,205.5 1,166.0 1,241.0 1,205.5 1,166.0  Global Pet Supplies 825.7 758.2 600.5 825.7 758.2 600.5  Home and Garden 509.0 474.0 431.9 509.0 474.0 431.9  Global Auto Care 453.7 160.5 — 453.7 160.5 —  Net sales $ 5,039.7 $ 4,690.4 $ 4,429.1 $ 5,039.7 $ 4,690.4 4,429.1 
Segment Profit Relating To Segments	  SBH SB/RH  Segment Adjusted EBITDA (in millions) 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014  Global Batteries & Appliances $ 311.4 $ 306.9 $ 326.6 $ 311.4 $ 306.9 $ 326.6  Hardware & Home Improvement 241.6 225.5 210.3 241.6 225.5 210.3  Global Pet Supplies 140.1 124.5 113.2 140.1 124.5 113.2  Home and Garden 138.3 124.5 101.8 138.3 124.5 101.8  Global Auto Care 153.4 47.3 — 153.4 47.3 —  Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA 984.8 828.7 751.9 984.8 828.7 751.9  Depreciation and amortization 183.0 170.0 157.6 183.0 170.0 157.6  Share-based compensation 64.4 47.6 46.8 59.3 41.8 44.9  Corporate expenses 32.0 28.1 27.6 31.4 27.5 26.9  Purchase accounting inventory adjustment — 21.7 — — 21.7 —  Write-off from impairment of intangible assets 4.7 — — 4.7 — —  Acquisition and integration related charges 36.7 58.8 20.1 36.7 58.8 20.1  Restructuring and related charges 15.2 28.7 22.9 15.2 28.7 22.9  Interest expense 250.0 271.9 202.1 250.0 271.9 202.1  Other 1.2 8.6 1.3 1.2 8.6 1.3  Income from operations before income taxes $ 397.6 $ 193.3 $ 273.5 $ 403.3 $ 199.7 276.1 
Depreciation And Amortization Relating To Segments	   SBH SB/RH  Depreciation and amortization (in millions) 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014  Global Batteries & Appliances $ 72.2 $ 71.0 $ 73.1 $ 72.2 $ 71.0 $ 73.1  Hardware & Home Improvement 35.4 39.4 40.4 35.4 39.4 40.4  Global Pet Supplies 42.7 39.7 31.5 42.7 39.7 31.5  Home and Garden 15.2 13.3 12.6 15.2 13.3 12.6  Global Auto Care 17.5 6.6 — 17.5 6.6 —  Total segments 183.0 170.0 157.6 183.0 170.0 157.6  Corporate — — — — — —  Total depreciation and amortization $ 183.0 $ 170.0 $ 157.6 $ 183.0 $ 170.0 $ 157.6 
Capital Expenditures Relating To Segments	  SBH SB/RH  Capital expenditures (in millions) 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014  Global Batteries & Appliances $ 49.6 $ 48.9 $ 40.3 $ 49.6 $ 48.9 $ 40.3  Hardware & Home Improvement 22.3 16.3 21.2 22.3 16.3 21.2  Global Pet Supplies 14.4 10.4 5.3 14.4 10.4 5.3  Home and Garden Business 6.9 12.3 6.5 6.9 12.3 6.5  Global Auto Care 2.0 1.2 — 2.0 1.2 —  Total segment capital expenditures 95.2 89.1 73.3 95.2 89.1 73.3  Corporate — — — — — —  Total capital expenditures $ 95.2 $ 89.1 $ 73.3 $ 95.2 $ 89.1 $ 73.3 
Segment Total Assets Relating To Segments	  SBH SB/RH  Segment total assets (in millions) 2016 2015 2016 2015  Global Batteries & Appliances $ 2,045.0 $ 2,080.4 $ 2,045.0 $ 2,080.4  Hardware & Home Improvement 1,594.7 1,619.9 1,594.7 1,619.9  Global Pet Supplies 1,074.1 1,125.2 1,074.1 1,125.2  Home and Garden 556.8 530.9 556.8 530.9  Global Auto Care 1,494.3 1,543.1 1,494.3 1,543.1  Total segment assets 6,764.9 6,899.5 6,764.9 6,899.5  Corporate 304.2 294.3 288.6 294.2  Total assets $ 7,069.1 $ 7,193.8 $ 7,053.5 $ 7,193.7 
Net Sales By Geographic Area	  SBH SB/RH  Net sales to external parties - Geographic Disclosure (in millions) 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014  United States $ 3,217.9 $ 2,907.9 $ 2,640.7 $ 3,217.9 $ 2,907.9 $ 2,640.7  Europe/MEA 1,090.7 1,049.8 970.4 1,090.7 1,049.8 970.4  Latin America 372.7 381.5 414.3 372.7 381.5 414.3  North America - Other 192.4 164.0 196.0 192.4 164.0 196.0  Asia-Pacific 166.0 187.2 207.7 166.0 187.2 207.7  Net sales $ 5,039.7 $ 4,690.4 $ 4,429.1 $ 5,039.7 $ 4,690.4 $ 4,429.1 
Long-Lived Assets By Geographic Area	  SBH SB/RH  Long-lived assets - Geographic Disclosure (in millions) 2016 2015 2016 2015  United States $ 322.1 $ 311.1 $ 322.1 $ 311.1  Europe/MEA 141.4 139.2 141.4 139.2  Latin America 33.6 14.6 33.6 14.6  North America - Other 3.5 2.4 3.5 2.4  Asia-Pacific 41.5 39.8 41.5 39.8  Total long-lived assets $ 542.1 $ 507.1 $ 542.1 $ 507.1 

Earnings Per Share - SBH (Table

Earnings Per Share - SBH (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share - SBH [Abstract]
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share	   (in millions, except per share amounts) 2016 2015 2014  Numerator  Net income attributable to controlling interest $ 357.1 $ 148.9 $ 214.1  Denominator  Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 59.3 55.6 52.6  Dilutive shares 0.3 0.3 0.7  Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 59.6 55.9 53.3  Earnings per share  Basic earnings per share $ 6.02 $ 2.68 $ 4.07  Diluted earnings per share $ 5.99 $ 2.66 $ 4.02  Weighted average number of anti-dilutive shares excluded from denominator  Restricted stock units 0.1 0.1 0.1 

Guarantor Statements - SB_RH (T

Guarantor Statements - SB/RH (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Guarantor Statements - SB/RH [Abstract]
Statement Of Financial Position	    Statement of Financial Position Guarantor Nonguarantor  As of September 30, 2016 (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Assets  Current assets:  Cash and cash equivalents $ 98.6 $ 3.1 $ 169.1 $ — $ 270.8  Trade receivables, net 179.5 68.7 234.4 — 482.6  Intercompany receivables — 909.1 233.4 (1,142.5) —  Other receivables — 5.5 56.3 (6.2) 55.6  Inventories 372.8 104.3 281.1 (17.6) 740.6  Prepaid expenses and other 42.8 4.4 32.1 (0.5) 78.8  Total current assets 693.7 1,095.1 1,006.4 (1,166.8) 1,628.4  Property, plant and equipment, net 241.1 77.6 223.4 — 542.1  Long-term intercompany receivables 365.4 187.3 13.7 (566.4) —  Deferred charges and other 180.5 0.9 41.5 (190.8) 32.1  Goodwill 912.1 1,154.5 411.8 — 2,478.4  Intangible assets, net 1,341.5 628.5 402.5 — 2,372.5  Investments in subsidiaries 3,497.8 1,258.1 (2.9) (4,753.0) —  Total assets $ 7,232.1 $ 4,402.0 $ 2,096.4 $ (6,677.0) $ 7,053.5  Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity  Current liabilities:  Current portion of long-term debt $ 143.6 $ 1.4 $ 19.9 $ (0.9) $ 164.0  Accounts payable 257.5 58.4 264.2 — 580.1  Intercompany accounts payable 1,157.0 — — (1,157.0) —  Accrued wages and salaries 63.9 6.6 52.4 — 122.9  Accrued interest 39.3 — — — 39.3  Other current liabilities 88.0 11.0 95.5 (6.2) 188.3  Total current liabilities 1,749.3 77.4 432.0 (1,164.1) 1,094.6  Long-term debt, net of current portion 3,402.5 20.5 33.2 — 3,456.2  Long-term intercompany debt 12.8 346.1 192.6 (551.5) —  Deferred income taxes 189.0 459.2 80.3 (195.8) 532.7  Other long-term liabilities 39.5 1.0 100.1 — 140.6  Total liabilities 5,393.1 904.2 838.2 (1,911.4) 5,224.1  Shareholder's equity:  Other capital 2,060.9 152.3 (954.0) 741.7 2,000.9  Accumulated (deficit) earnings 8.0 3,551.6 2,362.1 (5,913.6) 8.1  Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (229.9) (206.1) (199.7) 406.3 (229.4)  Total shareholder's equity 1,839.0 3,497.8 1,208.4 (4,765.6) 1,779.6  Non-controlling interest — — 49.8 — 49.8  Total equity 1,839.0 3,497.8 1,258.2 (4,765.6) 1,829.4  Total liabilities and equity $ 7,232.1 $ 4,402.0 $ 2,096.4 $ (6,677.0) $ 7,053.5      Statement of Financial Position Guarantor Nonguarantor  As of September 30, 2015 (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Assets  Current assets:  Cash and cash equivalents $ 13.0 $ 8.6 $ 226.3 $ — $ 247.9  Trade receivables, net 175.8 94.9 228.1 — 498.8  Intercompany receivables 152.0 713.8 225.0 (1,090.8) —  Other receivables 14.3 11.2 62.4 — 87.9  Inventories 410.3 95.7 291.8 (17.0) 780.8  Prepaid expenses and other 36.1 2.2 33.0 0.8 72.1  Total current assets 801.5 926.4 1,066.6 (1,107.0) 1,687.5  Property, plant and equipment, net 235.2 60.7 211.2 — 507.1  Long-term intercompany receivables 2.8 357.7 15.4 (375.9) —  Deferred charges and other 154.8 14.1 35.3 (162.1) 42.1  Goodwill 910.7 1,154.0 412.0 — 2,476.7  Intangible assets, net 1,402.4 646.6 431.3 — 2,480.3  Investments in subsidiaries 3,150.1 1,095.9 (2.9) (4,243.1) —  Total assets $ 6,657.5 $ 4,255.4 $ 2,168.9 $ (5,888.1) $ 7,193.7  Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity  Current liabilities:  Current portion of long-term debt $ 53.4 $ — $ 15.1 $ — $ 68.5  Accounts payable 281.1 45.9 293.6 — 620.6  Intercompany accounts payable 449.4 — 28.5 (477.9) —  Accrued wages and salaries 40.3 10.0 46.2 — 96.5  Accrued interest 63.2 — 0.1 — 63.3  Other current liabilities 84.5 21.5 106.0 (0.1) 211.9  Total current liabilities 971.9 77.4 489.5 (478.0) 1,060.8  Long-term debt, net of current portion 3,848.8 — 23.3 — 3,872.1  Long-term intercompany debt 16.8 578.7 392.6 (988.1) —  Deferred income taxes 202.1 440.5 94.2 (164.3) 572.5  Other long-term liabilities 33.3 8.8 73.4 — 115.5  Total liabilities 5,072.9 1,105.4 1,073.0 (1,630.4) 5,620.9  Shareholder's equity:  Other capital 1,981.7 1,129.2 34.7 (1,175.7) 1,969.9  Accumulated (deficit) earnings (246.7) 2,139.8 1,176.1 (3,315.9) (246.7)  Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (200.2) (175.1) (171.0) 346.2 (200.1)  Total shareholder's equity 1,534.8 3,093.9 1,039.8 (4,145.4) 1,523.1  Non-controlling interest 49.8 56.1 56.1 (112.3) 49.7  Total equity 1,584.6 3,150.0 1,095.9 (4,257.7) 1,572.8  Total liabilities and equity $ 6,657.5 $ 4,255.4 $ 2,168.9 $ (5,888.1) $ 7,193.7 
Statement Of Operations	  Statement of Income Guarantor Nonguarantor  Year ended September 30, 2016 (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Net sales $ 2,466.2 $ 1,461.2 $ 2,621.0 $ (1,508.7) $ 5,039.7  Cost of goods sold 1,671.2 1,011.6 1,943.1 (1,506.6) 3,119.3  Restructuring and related charges — — 0.5 — 0.5  Gross profit 795.0 449.6 677.4 (2.1) 1,919.9  Selling 317.9 119.9 340.3 (1.5) 776.6  General and administrative 229.8 76.0 60.9 (0.1) 366.6  Research and development 37.2 6.4 15.1 — 58.7  Acquisition and integration related charges 21.5 3.2 12.0 — 36.7  Restructuring and related charges 4.9 5.7 4.1 — 14.7  Write-off from impairment of intangible assets 4.7 — — — 4.7  Total operating expense 616.0 211.2 432.4 (1.6) 1,258.0  Operating income (loss) 179.0 238.4 245.0 (0.5) 661.9  Interest expense 214.0 19.9 16.1 — 250.0  Other non-operating (income) expense, net (381.1) (196.4) 9.0 577.1 8.6  Income from operations before income taxes 346.1 414.9 219.9 (577.6) 403.3  Income tax expense (benefit) (6.2) 36.6 23.4 (2.8) 51.0  Net income (loss) 352.3 378.3 196.5 (574.8) 352.3  Net income attributable to non-controlling interest — — 0.4 — 0.4  Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest $ 352.3 $ 378.3 $ 196.1 $ (574.8) $ 351.9     Statement of Income Guarantor Nonguarantor  Year ended September 30, 2015 (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Net sales $ 2,385.1 $ 759.6 $ 2,534.0 $ (988.3) $ 4,690.4  Cost of goods sold 1,657.0 492.4 1,845.5 (976.9) 3,018.0  Restructuring and related charges — — 2.1 — 2.1  Gross profit 728.1 267.2 686.4 (11.4) 1,670.3  Selling 291.4 89.5 340.8 (1.0) 720.7  General and administrative 218.8 40.4 73.2 — 332.4  Research and development 33.4 3.3 14.6 — 51.3  Acquisition and integration related charges 40.8 5.7 12.3 — 58.8  Restructuring and related charges 34.0 0.6 (8.0) — 26.6  Total operating expense 618.4 139.5 432.9 (1.0) 1,189.8  Operating income (loss) 109.7 127.7 253.5 (10.4) 480.5  Interest expense 235.4 6.9 29.6 — 271.9  Other non-operating (income) expense, net (207.1) (151.5) 4.8 362.7 8.9  Income from operations before income taxes 81.4 272.3 219.1 (373.1) 199.7  Income tax (benefit) expense (74.4) 66.3 52.9 (0.9) 43.9  Net income (loss) 155.8 206.0 166.2 (372.2) 155.8  Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest 0.4 0.9 0.9 (1.8) 0.4  Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest $ 155.4 $ 205.1 $ 165.3 $ (370.4) $ 155.4     Statement of Income Guarantor Nonguarantor  Year ended September 30, 2014 (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Net sales $ 626.7 $ 2,141.3 $ 2,449.4 $ (788.3) $ 4,429.1  Cost of goods sold 447.7 1,434.4 1,762.7 (788.3) 2,856.5  Restructuring and related charges — 2.6 1.1 3.7  Gross profit 179.0 704.3 685.6 — 1,568.9  Selling 76.6 268.5 333.8 (0.7) 678.2  General and administrative 60.5 168.9 89.6 — 319.0  Research and development 22.3 12.0 13.6 — 47.9  Acquisition and integration related charges 11.7 8.3 0.1 — 20.1  Restructuring and related charges 8.4 4.0 6.8 — 19.2  Total operating expense 179.5 461.7 443.9 (0.7) 1,084.4  Operating income (loss) (0.5) 242.6 241.7 0.7 484.5  Interest expense 172.2 (0.1) 30.0 — 202.1  Other non-operating (income) expense, net (213.8) (163.7) 3.9 379.9 6.3  Income from operations before income taxes 41.1 406.4 207.8 (379.2) 276.1  Income tax expense (benefit) (176.0) 194.6 40.1 0.3 59.0  Net income (loss) 217.1 211.8 167.7 (379.5) 217.1  Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest 0.3 0.3 0.3 (0.6) 0.3  Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest $ 216.8 $ 211.5 $ 167.4 $ (378.9) $ 216.8 
Statement Of Comprehensive Income	  Statement of Comprehensive Income Guarantor Nonguarantor  Year ended September 30, 2016 (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Net income (loss) $ 352.3 $ 378.3 $ 196.5 $ (574.8) $ 352.3  Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:  Foreign currency translation (loss) gain (8.5) (8.4) (6.0) 14.4 (8.5)  Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments 7.1 3.2 3.2 (6.4) 7.1  Defined benefit pension gain (loss) (28.2) (25.4) (25.3) 50.7 (28.2)  Other comprehensive income (loss) (29.6) (30.6) (28.1) 58.7 (29.6)  Comprehensive income (loss) 322.7 347.7 168.4 (516.1) 322.7  Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest — — (0.3) — (0.3)  Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interest $ 322.7 $ 347.7 $ 168.7 $ (516.1) $ 323.0     Statement of Comprehensive Income Guarantor Nonguarantor  Year ended September 30, 2015 (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Net income (loss) $ 155.8 $ 206.0 $ 166.2 $ (372.2) $ 155.8  Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:  Foreign currency translation (loss) gain (112.8) (113.7) (113.7) 227.2 (113.0)  Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments (13.2) (7.9) (7.9) 15.8 (13.2)  Defined benefit pension (loss) gain (11.0) (2.2) (2.2) 4.4 (11.0)  Other comprehensive (loss) income (137.0) (123.8) (123.8) 247.4 (137.2)  Comprehensive income (loss) 18.8 82.2 42.4 (124.8) 18.6  Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest (0.2) (0.2) (0.2) 0.4 (0.2)  Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interest $ 19.0 $ 82.4 $ 42.6 $ (125.2) $ 18.8       Statement of Comprehensive Income Guarantor Nonguarantor  Year ended September 30, 2014 (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Net income (loss) $ 217.1 $ 211.8 $ 167.7 $ (379.5) $ 217.1  Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:  Foreign currency translation (loss) gain (32.5) (32.7) (33.6) 66.3 (32.5)  Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments 11.5 11.4 11.7 (23.1) 11.5  Defined benefit pension (loss) gain (3.6) (0.1) (0.1) 0.2 (3.6)  Other comprehensive (loss) income (24.6) (21.4) (22.0) 43.4 (24.6)  Comprehensive income (loss) 192.5 190.4 145.7 (336.1) 192.5  Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest 0.4 0.3 0.3 (0.6) 0.4  Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interest $ 192.1 $ 190.1 $ 145.4 $ (335.5) $ 192.1 
Statement Of Cash Flows	    Statement of Cash Flows Guarantor Nonguarantor  Year ended September 30, 2016 (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Net cash (used) provided by operating activities $ (374.4) $ 408.9 $ (107.7) $ 674.8 $ 601.6  Cash flows from investing activities  Purchases of property, plant and equipment (49.7) (8.3) (37.2) — (95.2)  Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment 0.1 — 0.9 — 1.0  Other investing activities (1.0) (3.2) — — (4.2)  Net cash used by investing activities (50.6) (11.5) (36.3) — (98.4)  Cash flows from financing activities  Proceeds from issuance of debt 498.9 — — — 498.9  Payment of debt (863.7) — (4.4) — (868.1)  Payment of debt issuance costs (9.3) — — — (9.3)  Payment of cash dividends to parent (97.2) — — — (97.2)  Payment of contingent consideration (3.2) — — — (3.2)  Advances related to intercompany transactions 985.1 (402.9) 92.6 (674.8) —  Net cash provided (used) by financing activities 510.6 (402.9) 88.2 (674.8) (478.9)  Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — (1.4) — (1.4)  Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 85.6 (5.5) (57.2) — 22.9  Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 13.0 8.6 226.3 — 247.9  Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 98.6 $ 3.1 $ 169.1 $ — $ 270.8      Statement of Cash Flows Guarantor Nonguarantor  Year ended September 30, 2015 (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Net cash (used) provided by operating activities $ (143.5) $ (770.8) $ (1,418.8) $ 2,774.9 $ 441.8  Cash flows from investing activities —  Purchases of property, plant and equipment (45.7) (13.5) (29.9) — (89.1)  Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (1,026.0) — (165.1) — (1,191.1)  Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment 0.1 — 1.3 — 1.4  Other investing activities — — (0.9) — (0.9)  Net cash used by investing activities (1,071.6) (13.5) (194.6) — (1,279.7)  Cash flows from financing activities  Proceeds from issuance of debt 3,320.3 — — — 3,320.3  Payment of debt (2,521.2) — (292.0) — (2,813.2)  Payment of debt issuance costs (38.1) — — — (38.1)  Payment of cash dividends to parent (72.1) — — — (72.1)  Share based tax withholding payments, net of proceeds upon vesting (2.6) — — — (2.6)  Advances related to intercompany transactions 8.7 781.7 1,984.5 (2,774.9) —  Capital contribution from parent 528.3 — — — 528.3  Net cash provided (used) by financing activities 1,223.3 781.7 1,692.5 (2,774.9) 922.6  Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents due to Venezuela devaluation — — (2.5) — (2.5)  Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — (27.2) — (27.2)  Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 8.2 (2.6) 49.4 — 55.0  Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 4.8 11.2 176.9 — 192.9  Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 13.0 $ 8.6 $ 226.3 $ — $ 247.9      Statement of Cash Flows Guarantor Nonguarantor  Year ended September 30, 2014 (in millions) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated  Net cash provided (used) by operating activities $ 616.6 $ 114.4 $ (269.4) $ (26.9) $ 434.7  Cash flows from investing activities  Purchases of property, plant and equipment (23.2) (26.4) (23.7) — (73.3)  Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired — (27.6) — — (27.6)  Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment 0.1 0.1 9.0 — 9.2  Other investing activities — (1.8) — — (1.8)  Net cash used by investing activities (23.1) (55.7) (14.7) — (93.5)  Cash flows from financing activities  Proceeds from issuance of debt 230.7 — 309.4 — 540.1  Payment of debt (764.9) — (6.0) — (770.9)  Payment of debt issuance costs (0.5) — (4.9) — (5.4)  Payment of cash dividends to parent (77.0) — — (77.0)  Share based tax withholding payments, net of proceeds upon vesting (25.0) — — — (25.0)  Advances related to intercompany transactions 44.1 (52.9) (18.1) 26.9 —  Net cash (used) provided by financing activities (592.6) (52.9) 280.4 26.9 (338.2)  Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — (8.3) (8.3)  Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 0.9 5.8 (12.0) — (5.3)  Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 3.9 5.4 188.9 198.2  Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 4.8 $ 11.2 $ 176.9 $ — $ 192.9 

Quarterly Results (Unaudited) (

Quarterly Results (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Quarterly Results (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Schedule Of Quarterly Results	  Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. Quarter Ended  2016 (in millions, except per share) September 30, 2016 July 3, 2016 April 3, 2016 January 3, 2016  Net sales $ 1,249.8 $ 1,361.5 $ 1,209.6 $ 1,218.8  Gross profit 485.8 530.6 462.8 440.7  Net income attributable to controlling interest 89.0 101.9 92.6 73.6  Basic earnings per share $ 1.50 $ 1.72 $ 1.56 $ 1.24  Diluted earnings per share $ 1.49 $ 1.71 $ 1.55 $ 1.24    Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. Quarter Ended  2015 (in millions, except per share) September 30, 2015 June 28, 2015 March 29, 2015 December 28, 2014  Net sales $ 1,308.1 $ 1,247.5 $ 1,067.0 $ 1,067.8  Gross profit 467.4 458.0 374.7 370.2  Net income attributable to controlling interest 26.4 44.9 27.8 49.8  Basic earnings per share $ 0.44 $ 0.79 $ 0.52 $ 0.94  Diluted earnings per share $ 0.44 $ 0.79 $ 0.52 $ 0.94     SB/RH Holdings, LLC Quarter Ended  2016 (in millions) September 30, 2016 July 3, 2016 April 3, 2016 January 3, 2016  Net sales $ 1,249.8 $ 1,361.5 $ 1,209.6 $ 1,218.8  Gross profit 485.8 530.6 462.8 440.7  Net income attributable to controlling interest 88.9 105.1 82.5 75.4        SB/RH Holdings, LLC Quarter Ended  2015 (in millions) September 30, 2015 June 28, 2015 March 29, 2015 December 28, 2014  Net sales $ 1,308.1 $ 1,247.5 $ 1,067.0 $ 1,067.8  Gross profit 467.4 458.0 374.7 370.2  Net income attributable to controlling interest 28.4 46.6 29.6 50.8 
Summary Of Reclassification From Retrospective Adoption Of ASU 2016-09	  Quarter Ended April 3, 2016  SBH (in millions, except per share) As Reported Adjustment As Adjusted  Net income attributable to controlling interest 75.2 17.4 92.6  Basic earnings per share $ 1.27 $ 0.29 $ 1.56  Diluted earnings per share $ 1.26 $ 0.29 $ 1.55   Quarter Ended April 3, 2016  SB/RH (in millions) As Reported Adjustment As Adjusted  Net income attributable to controlling interest 72.1 10.4 82.5 

Description Of Business (Narrat

Description Of Business (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016segmentcountryitem
Description Of Business [Abstract]
Number of countries in which Company sells its products | country	160
Number of major product categories | item	7
Number of reporting segments | segment	5

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Significant Accounting Policies And Practices (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Impairment of indefinite lived intangible assets	$ 4.7
Debt issuance costs	56.9	$ 65.1
Shipping and handling costs	294.7	272.9	$ 260.3
Advertising costs	39.8	35	21.4
Exchange losses on foreign currency transactions	$ 10.2	9.6	$ 6.8
Percentage greater than the largest amount of recognized income tax positions which likely of being realized	50.00%
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Unrecognized deferred tax assets		22.2
Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs		(65.1)
Accounting Standards Update 2015-17 [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Current deferred tax assets		44.7
Current deferred tax liabilities		$ 4.6
Global Batteries & Appliances [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of fair value in excess of carrying value	157.00%
Hardware & Home Improvement [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of fair value in excess of carrying value	110.00%
Global Pet Supplies [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of fair value in excess of carrying value	58.00%
Home and Garden [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of fair value in excess of carrying value	326.00%
Global Auto Care [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of fair value in excess of carrying value	12.00%

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Significant Accounting Policies And Practices (Useful Lives For Property, Plant And Equipment) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Minimum [Member] | Building And Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful lives	20 years
Minimum [Member] | Machinery, Equipment And Other [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful lives	2 years
Maximum [Member] | Building And Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful lives	40 years
Maximum [Member] | Machinery, Equipment And Other [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful lives	15 years

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Significant Accounting Policies And Practices (Schedule Of Definite-Lived Intangible Assets) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Customer Relationships [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average	18 years 6 months
Technology Assets [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average	11 years 2 months 12 days
Trade Names [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average	11 years 4 months 24 days
Minimum [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Range	2 years
Minimum [Member] | Technology Assets [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Range	5 years
Minimum [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Range	5 years
Maximum [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Range	20 years
Maximum [Member] | Technology Assets [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Range	18 years
Maximum [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Range	13 years

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Significant Accounting Policies And Practices (Summary Of Reclassifications From Retrospective Adoption Of ASU 2015-17) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$ 78.8	$ 72.1
Deferred charges and other	43.2	42.2
Other current liabilities	(189.3)	(212.7)
Long-term debt, net of current portion	(3,456.2)	(3,872.1)
Deferred taxes (noncurrent liability)	(532.7)	(572.5)
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	78.8	72.1
Deferred charges and other	32.1	42.1
Other current liabilities	(188.3)	(211.9)
Long-term debt, net of current portion	(3,456.2)	(3,872.1)
Deferred taxes (noncurrent liability)	$ (532.7)	(572.5)
As Reported [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		116.8
Deferred charges and other		101.7
Other current liabilities		(217.3)
Long-term debt, net of current portion		(3,937.2)
Deferred taxes (noncurrent liability)		(607)
As Reported [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		116.8
Deferred charges and other		101.6
Other current liabilities		(216.5)
Long-term debt, net of current portion		(3,937.2)
Deferred taxes (noncurrent liability)		(607)
Reclassification [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(44.7)
Deferred charges and other		(59.5)
Other current liabilities		4.6
Long-term debt, net of current portion		65.1
Deferred taxes (noncurrent liability)		34.5
Reclassification [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(44.7)
Deferred charges and other		(59.5)
Other current liabilities		4.6
Long-term debt, net of current portion		65.1
Deferred taxes (noncurrent liability)		$ 34.5

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Detai

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 21, 2015	Jan. 16, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Oct. 01, 2014	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill					$ 2,478.4	$ 2,476.7	$ 1,469.6
Hardware & Home Improvement [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill					702.8	699.5	709.8
Global Batteries & Appliances [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill					345.1	348.5	327.4
Global Auto Care [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill					$ 934.2	932.6
Armored AutoGroup [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition date					May 21, 2015
Goodwill	$ 975.4
Goodwill deductible for tax purposes	$ 4.9
Non-recurring interest expense related to extinguishment of debt						35.7
Aquisition and integration related charges						47.3
Non-recurring expense related to fair value adjustment to acqusition date inventory						18.8
Accelerated share based compensation costs incurred as a result of the acquisition						$ 10.4
Armored AutoGroup [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Customer retention rate	95.00%
Estimated income tax rate	38.00%
Discount rate	9.50%
Armored AutoGroup [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Annual expected growth rates	2.00%
Armored AutoGroup [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Annual expected growth rates	12.10%
Armored AutoGroup [Member] | Global Batteries & Appliances [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 38.9
Armored AutoGroup [Member] | Global Auto Care [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 936.5
Salix [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition date					Jan. 16, 2015
Goodwill		$ 71.5
Goodwill deductible for tax purposes		$ 24.7
Salix [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Customer retention rate		92.50%
Estimated income tax rate		38.00%
Salix [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Annual expected growth rates		0.00%
Discount rate		12.00%
Salix [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Annual expected growth rates		12.10%
Discount rate		13.00%
Salix [Member] | Cost Approach [Member] | Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of property, plant and equipment fair value estimate		98.00%
Salix [Member] | Sales Comparison Approach [Member] | Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of property, plant and equipment fair value estimate		2.00%
European IAMS And Eukanuba [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition date					Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill			$ 4
European IAMS And Eukanuba [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated income tax rate			25.00%
Discount rate			12.50%
European IAMS And Eukanuba [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Annual expected growth rates			0.00%
Customer retention rate			90.00%
European IAMS And Eukanuba [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Annual expected growth rates			5.60%
Customer retention rate			100.00%
Tell Manufacturing [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition date					Oct. 1, 2014
Goodwill				$ 7.1
Tell Manufacturing [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Customer retention rate				90.00%
Estimated income tax rate				38.00%
Discount rate				20.00%
Tell Manufacturing [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Annual expected growth rates				2.50%
Tell Manufacturing [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Annual expected growth rates				7.10%
Tell Manufacturing [Member] | Cost Approach [Member] | Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of property, plant and equipment fair value estimate				97.00%
Tell Manufacturing [Member] | Sales Comparison Approach [Member] | Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of property, plant and equipment fair value estimate				3.00%

Acquisitions (Summary Of Purcha

Acquisitions (Summary Of Purchase Price And Purchase Price Allocation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 21, 2015	Jan. 16, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Oct. 01, 2014	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill					$ 2,478.4	$ 2,476.7	$ 1,469.6
Armored AutoGroup [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash consideration	$ 929.3
Cash and cash equivalents	30.9
Receivables	156.5
Inventories	82.5
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	8.2
Property, plant and equipment, net	37.6
Goodwill	975.4
Intangible assets	418
Deferred charges and other	16.5
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(119.2)
Long-term debt	(540)
Other long term liabilities	(137.1)
Net assets acquired	$ 929.3
Salix [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash consideration		$ 146.8
Contingent consideration		1.5
Total purchase price		148.3
Cash and cash equivalents		0.5
Receivables		10.7
Inventories		17
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		2.5
Property, plant and equipment, net		1.2
Goodwill		71.5
Intangible assets		55.5
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(8.5)
Other long term liabilities		(2.1)
Net assets acquired		$ 148.3
European IAMS And Eukanuba [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash consideration			$ 115.7
Inventories			16.3
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			2.9
Property, plant and equipment, net			58.3
Goodwill			4
Intangible assets			39.6
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			(2.7)
Other long term liabilities			(2.7)
Net assets acquired			$ 115.7
Tell Manufacturing [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash consideration				$ 30.3
Cash and cash equivalents				1.1
Receivables				6
Inventories				7.2
Prepaid expenses and other current assets				0.6
Property, plant and equipment, net				1.5
Goodwill				7.1
Intangible assets				12.5
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities				(5.7)
Net assets acquired				$ 30.3

Acquisitions (Summary Of Purc58

Acquisitions (Summary Of Purchase Price Allocated To Intangible Assets And Weighted Average Useful Lives) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 21, 2015	Jan. 16, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Oct. 01, 2014	Sep. 30, 2016
Armored AutoGroup [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	$ 418
Salix [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount		$ 55.5
European IAMS And Eukanuba [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount			$ 39.6
Tell Manufacturing [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount				$ 12.5
Trade Names [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)					11 years 4 months 24 days
Trade Names [Member] | Salix [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount		$ 1
Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)		13 years
Technology Assets [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)					11 years 2 months 12 days
Technology Assets [Member] | Armored AutoGroup [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	$ 41
Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)	10 years
Technology Assets [Member] | Salix [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount		$ 2.1
Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)		17 years
Technology Assets [Member] | European IAMS And Eukanuba [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount			$ 3.6
Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)			8 years
Licensing Agreements [Member] | Armored AutoGroup [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	$ 19
Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)	10 years
Customer Relationships [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)					18 years 6 months
Customer Relationships [Member] | Armored AutoGroup [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	$ 63
Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)	15 years
Customer Relationships [Member] | Salix [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount		$ 35.4
Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)		13 years
Customer Relationships [Member] | European IAMS And Eukanuba [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount			$ 10.5
Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)			15 years
Customer Relationships [Member] | Tell Manufacturing [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount				$ 8.5
Weighted Average Useful Life (Years)				13 years
Trade Names [Member] | Armored AutoGroup [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	$ 295
Trade Names [Member] | Salix [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount		$ 17
Trade Names [Member] | European IAMS And Eukanuba [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount			$ 25.5
Trade Names [Member] | Tell Manufacturing [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount				$ 4

Acquisitions (Summary Of Pro Fo

Acquisitions (Summary Of Pro Forma Results) (Details) - Armored AutoGroup [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Pro forma net sales	$ 4,966.2	$ 4,872.4
Pro forma net income	$ 217.3	$ 235.5

Acquisitions (Summary Of Acquis

Acquisitions (Summary Of Acquisition And Integration Related Charges) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition and integration related charges	$ 36.7	$ 58.8	$ 20.1
Armored AutoGroup [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition and integration related charges	14.6	21.8
HHI Business Rationalization Initiatives [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition and integration related charges	13.3	12	11
European IAMS And Eukanuba [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition and integration related charges	3.5	9.3
Salix [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition and integration related charges	2.1	10.7
Other [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition and integration related charges	$ 3.2	$ 5	$ 9.1

Restructuring And Related Cha61

Restructuring And Related Charges (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges since initiative inception	$ 71.8
GAC Business Rationalization Initiatives [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected restructuring and related charges	20
GAC Business Rationalization Initiatives [Member] | Anticipated To Be Incurred Through September 30 2017 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges since initiative inception	5.3
HHI Business Rationalization Initiatives [Member] | Anticipated To Be Incurred Through September 30, 2016 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges since initiative inception	16.6
Global Expense Rationalization Initiatives [Member] | Anticipated To Be Incurred Through September 30, 2016 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges since initiative inception	47
Other Restructuring Activities [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected restructuring and related charges	6
Restructuring and related charges since initiative inception	$ 2.9

Restructuring And Related Cha62

Restructuring And Related Charges (Summary Of Restructuring And Related Charges) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	$ 15.2	$ 28.7	$ 22.9
Global Expense Rationalization Initiatives [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	5.2	17.1	13.4
HHI Business Rationalization Initiatives [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	1.8	10.3	4.5
GAC Business Rationalization Initiatives [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	5.3
Other Restructuring Activities [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	2.9	1.3	5
Cost of Goods Sold [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	0.5	2.1	3.7
Operating Expense [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	$ 14.7	$ 26.6	$ 19.2

Restructuring And Related Cha63

Restructuring And Related Charges (Summary Of Costs Incurred And Cumulative Costs By Cost Type) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	$ 15.2	$ 28.7	$ 22.9
Cumulative costs	71.8
Termination Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	4.3	7	11.2
Cumulative costs	32.4
Other Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	10.9	$ 21.7	$ 11.7
Cumulative costs	$ 39.4

Restructuring And Related Cha64

Restructuring And Related Charges (Rollforward Of Restructuring Accrual) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accrual balance at beginning	$ 8.2	$ 11.5
Provisions	15.2	9
Cash expenditures	(20.5)	(11.2)
Non-cash items	(0.3)	(1.1)
Accrual balance at ending	2.6	8.2
Termination Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accrual balance at beginning	4.3	9.9
Provisions	4.3	5.1
Cash expenditures	(6.9)	(9.5)
Non-cash items	(0.1)	(1.2)
Accrual balance at ending	1.6	4.3
Other Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accrual balance at beginning	3.9	1.6
Provisions	10.9	3.9
Cash expenditures	(13.6)	(1.7)
Non-cash items	(0.2)	0.1
Accrual balance at ending	$ 1	$ 3.9

Restructuring And Related Cha65

Restructuring And Related Charges (Summary Of Costs Incurred By Reporting Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	$ 15.2	$ 28.7	$ 22.9
Cumulative costs	71.8
Future costs to be incurred	17.6
Corporate [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges		0.4	0.5
Cumulative costs	2.1
Future costs to be incurred	0.1
Global Batteries & Appliances [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	0.8	8.5	11.2
Cumulative costs	30
Future costs to be incurred	1
Global Pet Supplies [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	4.6	9.5	3
Cumulative costs	15.1
Future costs to be incurred	1.8
Hardware & Home Improvement [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	4.5	$ 10.3	$ 8.2
Cumulative costs	19.3
Future costs to be incurred	0.1
Global Auto Care [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	5.3
Cumulative costs	5.3
Future costs to be incurred	$ 14.6

Fair Value Of Financial Instr66

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Carrying Amount [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Assets	$ 8.7	$ 6
Derivative Liabilities	3.2	9.8
Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Assets	8.7	6
Derivative Liabilities	$ 3.2	$ 9.8

Fair Value Of Financial Instr67

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Carrying Values And Fair Values For Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Carrying Amount [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 3,620.2	$ 3,905.9
Fair Value [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	3,865.1	4,085.8
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	3,620.2	3,940.6
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | Fair Value [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 3,865.1	$ 4,120.5

Receivables (Narrative) (Detail

Receivables (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)customer	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2013USD ($)
Receivables and Concentration of Credit Risk [Line Items]
Allowance for uncollectible receivables	$ 46.8	$ 44	$ 48.6	$ 37.4
Aggregate gross amount factored, trade receivable	2,055	1,938	1,575
Factoring costs	$ 10.1	$ 6.5	$ 9.7
Major Customer One [Member]
Receivables and Concentration of Credit Risk [Line Items]
Number of major customers accounting for a significant percentage of sales volume | customer	1
Major Customer One [Member] | Net Sales [Member]
Receivables and Concentration of Credit Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk	15.00%	15.00%	16.00%
Major Customer One [Member] | Trade Receivable [Member]
Receivables and Concentration of Credit Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk	15.00%	16.00%

Receivables (Schedule Of Receiv

Receivables (Schedule Of Receivables Allowance) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Significant Accounting Policies And Practices [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	$ 44	$ 48.6	$ 37.4
Charged to Profit & Loss	15.6	6	7.4
Deductions	(12)	(6.3)	(2.4)
Other Adjustments	(0.8)	(4.3)	6.2
Ending Balance	$ 46.8	$ 44	$ 48.6

Inventory (Schedule Of Inventor

Inventory (Schedule Of Inventories) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Inventory [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 127.5	$ 132.4
Work-in-process	43.6	37.9
Finished goods	569.5	610.5
Inventories	$ 740.6	$ 780.8

Property, Plant And Equipment71

Property, Plant And Equipment (Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	$ 934.1	$ 831.9
Accumulated depreciation	(392)	(324.8)
Property, plant and equipment, net	542.1	507.1
Land, Buildings And Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	195.8	190.9
Machinery, Equipment And Other [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	550.6	491.9
Capitalized Leases [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	130	97.3
Construction In Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	$ 57.7	$ 51.8

Goodwill And Intangible Asset72

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of indefinite lived intangible assets	$ 4.7
Amortization expense	93.9	$ 87.8	$ 81.7
Trade Names [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	$ 1,473.5	1,490.3
Impairment of indefinite lived intangible assets		$ 0	$ 0

Goodwill And Intangible Asset73

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill By Reporting Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Ending Balance	$ 2,476.7	$ 1,469.6
Foreign currency impact	(1.6)	(47.6)
Goodwill Beginning Balance	2,478.4	2,476.7
Global Batteries & Appliances [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Ending Balance	348.5	327.4
Foreign currency impact	(3.4)	(17.8)
Goodwill Beginning Balance	345.1	348.5
Hardware & Home Improvement [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Ending Balance	699.5	709.8
Foreign currency impact	3.3	(17.4)
Goodwill Beginning Balance	702.8	699.5
Global Pet Supplies [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Ending Balance	299.6	235.9
Foreign currency impact	0.2	(11.8)
Goodwill Beginning Balance	299.8	299.6
Home and Garden [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Ending Balance	196.5	196.5
Foreign currency impact
Goodwill Beginning Balance	196.5	196.5
Global Auto Care [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Ending Balance	932.6
Foreign currency impact	(1.7)	(0.6)
Goodwill Beginning Balance	934.2	932.6
Armored AutoGroup [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition		972.1
Armored AutoGroup [Member] | Global Batteries & Appliances [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition		38.9
Armored AutoGroup [Member] | Hardware & Home Improvement [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition
Armored AutoGroup [Member] | Global Pet Supplies [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition
Armored AutoGroup [Member] | Home and Garden [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition
Armored AutoGroup [Member] | Global Auto Care [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition		933.2
European IAMS And Eukanuba [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition		4
European IAMS And Eukanuba [Member] | Global Batteries & Appliances [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition
European IAMS And Eukanuba [Member] | Hardware & Home Improvement [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition
European IAMS And Eukanuba [Member] | Global Pet Supplies [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition		4
European IAMS And Eukanuba [Member] | Home and Garden [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition
European IAMS And Eukanuba [Member] | Global Auto Care [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition
Salix [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition		71.5
Salix [Member] | Global Batteries & Appliances [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition
Salix [Member] | Hardware & Home Improvement [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition
Salix [Member] | Global Pet Supplies [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition		71.5
Salix [Member] | Home and Garden [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition
Salix [Member] | Global Auto Care [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition
Tell Manufacturing [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition		7.1
Adjustments	3.3
Tell Manufacturing [Member] | Global Batteries & Appliances [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition
Adjustments
Tell Manufacturing [Member] | Hardware & Home Improvement [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition		7.1
Adjustments
Tell Manufacturing [Member] | Global Pet Supplies [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition
Adjustments
Tell Manufacturing [Member] | Home and Garden [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition
Adjustments
Tell Manufacturing [Member] | Global Auto Care [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition
Adjustments	$ 3.3

Goodwill And Intangible Asset74

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Carrying Value And Accumulated Amortization For Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 1,387.7	$ 1,389.2
Accumulated Amortization	(488.7)	(399.2)
Net	899	990
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	984.8	985.2
Accumulated Amortization	(302.9)	(247.4)
Net	681.9	737.8
Technology Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	237.2	238.6
Accumulated Amortization	(96.7)	(78.1)
Net	140.5	160.5
Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	165.7	165.4
Accumulated Amortization	(89.1)	(73.7)
Net	$ 76.6	$ 91.7

Goodwill And Intangible Asset75

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Future Amortization Expense) (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Abstract]
2,017	$ 91.9
2,018	85.7
2,019	85.4
2,020	85.2
2,021	$ 81.9

Debt (Narrative) (Details)

Debt (Narrative) (Details) € in Millions, CAD in Millions, $ in Millions

Oct. 20, 2016USD ($)

Oct. 06, 2016

Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)

Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)

Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)

Sep. 20, 2016EUR (€)

Sep. 20, 2016USD ($)

Jun. 23, 2015CAD

Jun. 23, 2015EUR (€)

Jun. 23, 2015USD ($)

May 20, 2015USD ($)

Dec. 04, 2014USD ($)

Dec. 17, 2012USD ($)

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Term loan

$ 1,450

Debt issuance costs

$ 56.9

$ 65.1

Write-off of debt issuance costs on retired debt

5.8

11.2

$ 6.4

Adjustment to interest expense

1.7

2.8

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Revolving credit facility

$ 500

Capitalized debt issuance costs

5.7

Interest expense

$ 1.1

Aggregate borrowing availability

466.2

Outstanding letters of credit

24.6

USD Term Loan [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Term loan | CAD

CAD 75

Discount on debt issued

5.1

Debt issuance costs

18.5

Capitalized debt issuance costs

8.1

Interest expense

10.4

Unamortized debt issuance expense

$ 7.7

USD Term Loan [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Interest rate

0.75%

USD Term Loan [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Interest rate

0.75%

Percentage over base variable rate

2.50%

USD Term Loan [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Percentage over base variable rate

1.50%

CAD Term Loan [Member] | Canadian Dollor Offered Rate (CDOR) [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Interest rate

0.75%

Percentage over base variable rate

3.50%

CAD Term Loan [Member] | Base Rate [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Percentage over base variable rate

2.50%

Euro Term Loan [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Term loan | €

€ 300

Euro Term Loan [Member] | Euro Interbank Offered Rate (EURIBOR) [member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Interest rate

0.75%

Percentage over base variable rate

2.75%

4.00% Notes, Due October 1, 2026 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Interest rate

4.00%

4.00%

Unamortized debt issuance expense

$ 7.7

Notes

$ 477

€ 425

Debt price as percentage of par value

100.00%

5.75% Notes, Due July 15, 2025 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Interest rate

5.75%

5.75%

Unamortized debt issuance expense

$ 19.7

Notes

$ 1,000

$ 1,000

$ 1,000

Debt price as percentage of par value

100.00%

6.125% Notes, Due December 15, 2024 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Interest rate

6.125%

6.125%

Unamortized debt issuance expense

$ 4.6

Notes

$ 250

$ 250

$ 250

Debt price as percentage of par value

100.00%

6.375% Notes And 6.625% Notes [Member] | Tender Offer [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Repurchased aggregate principal amount

$ 390.3

6.375% Notes And 6.625% Notes [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Redeemed outstanding aggregate principal

$ 129.7

6.375% Notes And 6.625% Notes [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Premium [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Interest expense

$ 4.6

6.625% Notes, Due November 15, 2022 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Interest rate

6.625%

6.625%

Unamortized debt issuance expense

14.1

Notes

$ 570

$ 570

$ 570

6.375% Notes, Due November 15, 2020 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Interest rate

6.375%

6.375%

Unamortized debt issuance expense

12.9

Notes

$ 129.7

$ 520

$ 520

6.375% Notes, Due November 15, 2020 [Member] | Tender Fees And Expenses [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Interest expense

6.5

6.375% Notes, Due November 15, 2020 [Member] | Tender Premium [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Interest expense

15.6

6.375% Notes, Due November 15, 2020 [Member] | Tender Offer [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Capitalized debt issuance costs

$ 5.8

Minimum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Percentage over base variable rate

2.75%

Minimum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Percentage over base variable rate

1.75%

Minimum [Member] | USD Term Loan [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Percentage over base variable rate

2.75%

Minimum [Member] | USD Term Loan [Member] | Base Rate [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Percentage over base variable rate

1.75%

Minimum [Member] | 4.00% Notes, Due October 1, 2026 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Percentage of holders of aggregate outstanding principal amount to declare acceleration of amounts due in any event of default

25.00%

Minimum [Member] | 5.75% Notes, Due July 15, 2025 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Percentage of holders of aggregate outstanding principal amount to declare acceleration of amounts due in any event of default

25.00%

Minimum [Member] | 6.125% Notes, Due December 15, 2024 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Percentage of aggregate outstanding principal amount needed to declare acceleration of amounts due

25.00%

Minimum [Member] | 6.375% Notes And 6.625% Notes [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt redemption notice period

30 days

Percentage of holders of aggregate outstanding principal amount to declare acceleration of amounts due in any event of default

25.00%

Maximum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Percentage over base variable rate

3.00%

Maximum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Percentage over base variable rate

2.00%

Maximum [Member] | USD Term Loan [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Percentage over base variable rate

3.00%

Maximum [Member] | USD Term Loan [Member] | Base Rate [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Percentage over base variable rate

2.00%

Maximum [Member] | 4.00% Notes, Due October 1, 2026 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Percentage of aggregate principal amount of debt that issuer may redeem with cash equal to net proceeds issuer raises in equity offerings at specified redemption prices

35.00%

Maximum [Member] | 5.75% Notes, Due July 15, 2025 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Percentage of aggregate principal amount of debt that issuer may redeem with cash equal to net proceeds issuer raises in equity offerings at specified redemption prices

35.00%

Maximum [Member] | 6.125% Notes, Due December 15, 2024 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Percentage of aggregate principal amount of debt that issuer may redeem with cash equal to net proceeds issuer raises in equity offerings at specified redemption prices

35.00%

Maximum [Member] | 6.375% Notes And 6.625% Notes [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt redemption notice period

60 days

SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt held includes a loan with SBH

$ 0

34.7

Write-off of debt issuance costs on retired debt

5.8

11.2

6.4

Adjustment to interest expense

1.7

$ 2.8

SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | 4.00% Notes, Due October 1, 2026 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Notes

477

SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | 5.75% Notes, Due July 15, 2025 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Notes

1,000

1,000

SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | 6.125% Notes, Due December 15, 2024 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Notes

250

250

SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | 6.625% Notes, Due November 15, 2022 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Notes

570

570

SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | 6.375% Notes, Due November 15, 2020 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Notes

129.7

$ 520

Foreign Subsidiary [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Outstanding letters of credit

$ 9.2

Debt (Schedule Of Debt) (Detail

Debt (Schedule Of Debt) (Details) € in Millions, CAD in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 20, 2016EUR (€)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 23, 2015CAD	Jun. 23, 2015EUR (€)	Jun. 23, 2015USD ($)	May 20, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 04, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 17, 2012USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loan						$ 1,450
Total debt	$ 3,681.6		$ 3,977.8
Unamortized discount on debt	(4.5)		(6.8)
Debt issuance costs	(56.9)		(65.1)
Less current portion	(164)		(33.8)
Long-term debt, net of current portion	3,456.2		3,872.1
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	3,681.6		4,012.5
Unamortized discount on debt	(4.5)		(6.8)
Debt issuance costs	(56.9)		(65.1)
Less current portion	(164)		(68.5)
Long-term debt, net of current portion	3,456.2		3,872.1
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Obligations under capital leases	$ 114.7		$ 88.2
Rate	5.50%		5.70%
Total debt	$ 114.7
Capital Lease Obligations [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Obligations under capital leases	$ 114.7		$ 88.2
Rate	5.50%		5.70%
Total debt	$ 114.7
Expiring June 23, 2020 [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity date	Jun. 23, 2020
USD Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loan | CAD				CAD 75
USD Term Loan [Member] | Due June 23, 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loan	$ 1,005.5		$ 1,226.9
Rate	3.60%		3.90%
Maturity date	Jun. 23, 2022
USD Term Loan [Member] | Due June 23, 2022 [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loan	$ 1,005.5		$ 1,226.9
Rate	3.60%		3.90%
CAD Term Loan [Member] | Due June 23, 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loan	$ 54.9		$ 55.7
Rate	4.60%		4.40%
Maturity date	Jun. 23, 2022
CAD Term Loan [Member] | Due June 23, 2022 [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loan	$ 54.9		$ 55.7
Rate	4.60%		4.40%
Euro Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loan | €					€ 300
Euro Term Loan [Member] | Due June 23, 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loan	$ 63		$ 255.8
Rate	3.50%		3.50%
Maturity date	Jun. 23, 2022
Euro Term Loan [Member] | Due June 23, 2022 [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loan	$ 63		$ 255.8
Rate	3.50%		3.50%
4.00% Notes, Due October 1, 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes	$ 477	€ 425
Rate	4.00%
Maturity date	Oct. 1, 2026
Interest rate	4.00%		4.00%
4.00% Notes, Due October 1, 2026 [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes	$ 477
Rate	4.00%
5.75% Notes, Due July 15, 2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes	$ 1,000		$ 1,000				$ 1,000
Rate	5.80%		5.80%
Maturity date	Jul. 15, 2025
Interest rate	5.75%		5.75%
5.75% Notes, Due July 15, 2025 [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes	$ 1,000		$ 1,000
Rate	5.80%		5.80%
6.125% Notes, Due December 15, 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes	$ 250		$ 250					$ 250
Rate	6.10%		6.10%
Maturity date	Dec. 15, 2024
Interest rate	6.125%		6.125%
6.125% Notes, Due December 15, 2024 [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes	$ 250		$ 250
Rate	6.10%		6.10%
6.375% Notes, Due November 15, 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes	$ 129.7		$ 520						$ 520
Rate	6.40%		6.40%
Maturity date	Nov. 15, 2020
Interest rate	6.375%		6.375%
6.375% Notes, Due November 15, 2020 [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes	$ 129.7		$ 520
Rate	6.40%		6.40%
6.625% Notes, Due November 15, 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes	$ 570		$ 570						$ 570
Rate	6.60%		6.60%
Maturity date	Nov. 15, 2022
Interest rate	6.625%		6.625%
6.625% Notes, Due November 15, 2022 [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes	$ 570		$ 570
Rate	6.60%		6.60%
Other Notes And Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Other notes and obligations	$ 16.8		$ 11.2
Rate	9.80%		10.20%
Other Notes And Obligations [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Other notes and obligations	$ 16.8		$ 45.9
Rate	9.80%		4.90%

Debt (Aggregate Scheduled Matur

Debt (Aggregate Scheduled Maturities Of Debt And Capital Lease Obligations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,017	$ 164
2,018	24.8
2,019	20.2
2,020	19.9
2,021	21.3
Thereafter	3,431.4
Total debt	3,681.6	$ 3,977.8
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,017	10
2,018	9.5
2,019	8.8
2,020	8.5
2,021	10
Thereafter	67.9
Total debt	114.7
Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,017	154
2,018	15.3
2,019	11.4
2,020	11.4
2,021	11.3
Thereafter	3,363.5
Total debt	3,566.9
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,017	164
2,018	24.8
2,019	20.2
2,020	19.9
2,021	21.3
Thereafter	3,431.4
Total debt	3,681.6	$ 4,012.5
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,017	10
2,018	9.5
2,019	8.8
2,020	8.5
2,021	10
Thereafter	67.9
Total debt	114.7
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,017	154
2,018	15.3
2,019	11.4
2,020	11.4
2,021	11.3
Thereafter	3,363.5
Total debt	$ 3,566.9

Leases (Narrative) (Details)

Leases (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Leases [Abstract]
Rent expense	$ 46.8	$ 36.3	$ 40.8

Leases (Schedule Of Future Mini

Leases (Schedule Of Future Minimum Rental Commitments Under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases) (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
2,017	$ 42.3
2,018	32.7
2,019	23.4
2,020	18
2,021	12.3
Thereafter	18.4
Total minimum lease payments	$ 147.1

Derivatives (Narrative) (Detail

Derivatives (Narrative) (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 20, 2016EUR (€)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized loss on derivative contracts in AOCL expected to be recognized in September 30, 2017	$ 5.9
4.00% Notes, Due October 1, 2026 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notes	$ 477	€ 425
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, fixed interest rate	1.36%		1.36%
Notional value	$ 300		$ 300
Derivative net gains (losses) estimated to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings over the next 12 months	(0.7)
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Commodity Swaps [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative net gains (losses) estimated to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings over the next 12 months	1.9
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional value	224.8		300.6
Derivative net gains (losses) estimated to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings over the next 12 months	3.3
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Credit reserve on derivative assets	0.1		0.1
Posted cash collateral	0		3.5
Posted standby letters of credit	0		0
Not Designated as Hedging [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional value	$ 131.4		$ 126.8

Derivatives (Schedule Of Intere

Derivatives (Schedule Of Interest Rate Swap Derivative Financial Instruments) (Details) - Cash Flow Hedging [Member] - Interest Rate Swaps [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 300	$ 300
Remaining Years	6 months	1 year 6 months

Derivatives (Schedule Of Commod

Derivatives (Schedule Of Commodity Swap Contracts Outstanding) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)Tozt	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)Tozt
Zinc [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional | T	6.70	10.80
Contract Value	$ 12.8	$ 22.2
Brass [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional | T	1	1.80
Contract Value	$ 4	$ 8.5
Silver [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional | ozt	31	25
Contract Value	$ 0.6	$ 0.4

Derivatives (Schedule Of Fair V

Derivatives (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Outstanding Derivative Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	$ 8.7	$ 6
Derivative liabilities	3.2	9.8
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	0.7	1.4
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Accrued Interest [Member] | Designated as Hedging [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	0.4	0.4
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Other Long-term Liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities		0.8
Commodity Swaps [Member] | Receivables - Other [Member] | Designated as Hedging [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	2.9
Commodity Swaps [Member] | Accounts Payable [Member] | Designated as Hedging [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	0.1	4.7
Commodity Swaps [Member] | Accounts Payable [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities		0.1
Commodity Swaps [Member] | Other Long-term Liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities		0.8
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Receivables - Other [Member] | Designated as Hedging [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	5.5	5.2
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Receivables - Other [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	0.2	0.4
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Deferred Charges And Other [Member] | Designated as Hedging [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	0.1	0.4
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Accounts Payable [Member] | Designated as Hedging [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	1.7	1.5
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Accounts Payable [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	0.2	$ 0.1
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Other Long-term Liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	$ 0.1

Derivatives (Summary Of Impact

Derivatives (Summary Of Impact Of Effective And Ineffective Portions Of Cash Flow Hedges And Gain (Loss) Recognized) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective Portion, Gain (Loss) in OCI	$ 11.1	$ 11.3	$ 13.1
Effective Portion, Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings	1.1	27.5	(2.5)
Other Non-operating Expenses, Net [Member] | Net Investment Hedge [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective Portion, Gain (Loss) in OCI	0.6
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective Portion, Gain (Loss) in OCI	(0.4)	(3.4)	(1.6)
Effective Portion, Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings	(1.9)	(1.9)	(0.9)
Commodity Swaps [Member] | Cost of Goods Sold [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective Portion, Gain (Loss) in OCI	4.5	(7.2)	1.9
Effective Portion, Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings	(3.7)	(0.7)	0.8
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Net Sales [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective Portion, Gain (Loss) in OCI	(0.4)	0.1	0.1
Effective Portion, Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings	(0.2)	0.1	0.2
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Cost of Goods Sold [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective Portion, Gain (Loss) in OCI	6.8	21.8	12.7
Effective Portion, Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings	$ 6.9	$ 30	$ (2.6)

Derivatives (Summary Of Gain (L

Derivatives (Summary Of Gain (Loss) Associated With Derivative Contracts Not Designated As Hedges) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in operations	$ 3.1	$ (2.6)	$ 3
Commodity Swaps [Member] | Cost of Goods Sold [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in operations		(0.1)	(0.1)
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Other Non-operating Expenses, Net [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in operations	$ 3.1	$ (2.5)	$ 3.1

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrati

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)item	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net loss in AOCI expected to be recognized during Fiscal 2017	$ 5.3
Defined Contribution Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Company contributions to pension and deferred compensation plans, including discretionary amounts	$ 11.8	$ 11.2	$ 12.3
Pension Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual, maximum contractual term	15 years
Number of annual installments | item	15

Employee Benefit Plans (Additio

Employee Benefit Plans (Additional Information On Pension Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	$ 175.1
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	178.8	$ 175.1
Deferred charges and other	43.2	42.2
Other long-term liabilities	140.6	115.5
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(229.4)	(200.1)	$ (63.1)	$ (38.5)
U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	73.9	70.9
Obligations assumed from acquisitions
Transfer of obligation
Service cost	0.2	0.4	0.2
Interest cost	3	2.9	3
Actuarial (gain) loss	6.2	3.3
Curtailments
Benefits paid	(3.8)	(3.6)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Benefit obligation, end of year	79.5	73.9	70.9
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	58.2	62.4
Actual return on plan assets	5.3	(1.2)
Employer contributions	4.1	0.6
Benefits paid	(3.8)	(3.6)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	63.8	58.2	62.4
Funded Status	(15.7)	(15.7)
Other accrued expenses	0.5	0.6
Other long-term liabilities	15.2	15.1
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$ (20)	$ (20.4)
Weighted average assumptions
Discount rate	3.50%	4.25%
Expected return on plan assets	7.00%	7.25%
Non U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	$ 184.4	$ 196.2
Obligations assumed from acquisitions		0.6
Transfer of obligation		(1.8)
Service cost	2.6	2.6	3
Interest cost	5.7	6.2	7.4
Actuarial (gain) loss	36	10.6
Curtailments		(0.9)
Benefits paid	(6.1)	(11.8)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	(12)	(17.3)
Benefit obligation, end of year	210.6	184.4	196.2
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	116.9	126.5
Actual return on plan assets	8.9	3.6
Employer contributions	6.6	7.8
Benefits paid	(6.1)	(11.8)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	(11.3)	(9.2)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	115	116.9	$ 126.5
Funded Status	(95.6)	(67.5)
Other accrued expenses	2.3	2.2
Other long-term liabilities	93.3	65.3
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$ (64.2)	$ (23.4)
Minimum [Member] | Non U.S. Plans [Member]
Weighted average assumptions
Discount rate	1.00%	1.75%
Expected return on plan assets	1.00%	3.50%
Rate of compensation increase	2.25%	2.25%
Maximum [Member] | Non U.S. Plans [Member]
Weighted average assumptions
Discount rate	13.50%	13.81%
Expected return on plan assets	3.70%	5.26%
Rate of compensation increase	7.00%	5.50%

Employee Benefit Plans (Amounts

Employee Benefit Plans (Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Associated With Employee Benefit Plan Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Selling expenses	$ 776.6	$ 720.7	$ 678.2
General and administrative expenses	372.3	338.8	321.6
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(1.3)	26.1	(4)
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member] | Pension Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Cost of goods sold	1.4	0.6	0.6
Selling expenses	0.3	0.3	0.3
General and administrative expenses	0.7	0.5	0.5
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	$ 2.4	$ 1.4	$ 1.4

Employee Benefit Plans (Compone

Employee Benefit Plans (Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 0.2	$ 0.4	$ 0.2
Interest cost	3	2.9	3
Expected return on assets	(4.3)	(4.5)	(4.1)
Recognized net actuarial loss	0.6	0.2	0.1
Net periodic benefit cost	$ (0.5)	$ (1)	$ (0.8)
Weighted average assumptions
Discount rate	4.25%	4.15%	4.65%
Expected return on plan assets	7.25%	7.50%	7.75%
Non U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 2.6	$ 2.6	$ 3
Interest cost	5.7	6.2	7.4
Expected return on assets	(4.2)	(5.2)	(5.8)
Curtailment	0.1	0.7	(0.1)
Recognized net actuarial loss	0.8	1.3	1.4
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 5	$ 5.6	$ 5.9
Non U.S. Plans [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Weighted average assumptions
Discount rate	1.75%	2.00%	2.25%
Expected return on plan assets	1.75%	2.00%	4.00%
Rate of compensation increase	2.25%	2.25%	2.25%
Non U.S. Plans [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Weighted average assumptions
Discount rate	13.81%	13.50%	12.50%
Expected return on plan assets	4.53%	5.26%	5.76%
Rate of compensation increase	5.50%	5.50%	5.50%

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary Of Allocation Of Pension Plan Assets) (Details)	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan Assets, Actual Allocation	100.00%	100.00%
Non U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan Assets, Actual Allocation	100.00%	100.00%
Equity Securities [Member] | U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan Assets, Actual Allocation	62.00%	63.00%
Equity Securities [Member] | Non U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan Assets, Actual Allocation	0.00%	6.00%
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan Assets, Actual Allocation	35.00%	35.00%
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Non U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan Assets, Actual Allocation	23.00%	25.00%
Other [Member] | U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan Assets, Actual Allocation	3.00%	2.00%
Other [Member] | Non U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan Assets, Actual Allocation	77.00%	69.00%

Employee Benefit Plans (Fair Va

Employee Benefit Plans (Fair Value Of Pension Plan Assets By Asset Category) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 178.8	$ 175.1
U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	63.8	58.2	$ 62.4
Non U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	115	116.9	$ 126.5
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	69.5	59.6
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	109.3	115.5
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Equity Securities [Member] | U.S. Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	28.5	25.7
Equity Securities [Member] | Foreign Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	10.4	16.7
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | U.S. Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	22.2	18.6
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	10.4	10.5
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | U.S. Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	6.3	7.1
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		6.2
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | U.S. Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Equity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Debt Securities [Member] | U.S. Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	21.3	19.5
Debt Securities [Member] | Foreign Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	26	18.1
Debt Securities [Member] | Foreign Government Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		11.2
Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | U.S. Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	19.6	18.2
Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1.9	3
Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | U.S. Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1.7	1.3
Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	24.1	15.1
Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Government Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		11.2
Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | U.S. Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Government Bonds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	7.5	7.2
Real Estate [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1.7	1.2
Real Estate [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	5.8	6
Real Estate [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Life Insurance Contracts [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	37	35.5
Life Insurance Contracts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	37	35.5
Life Insurance Contracts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Other [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	34.4	33.1
Other [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	34.4	33.1
Other [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets
Foreign Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	13.7	8.1
Foreign Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	13.7	8.1
Foreign Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedul

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule Of Benefit Payments Expected To Be Paid) (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2,017	$ 3.7
2,018	3.8
2,019	4
2,020	4.1
2,021	4.2
2022-2026	21.2
Non U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2,017	5.4
2,018	5.7
2,019	6.4
2,020	6.8
2,021	7
2022-2026	$ 40

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets related to foreign subsidiaries investment			$ 23.3
Reduction in net operating loss deferred tax assets result of prior year adjustments			14.4
U.S. federal statutory rate		35.00%
Total unused tax benefits		$ 47.4	14.1	$ 11.3	$ 13.8
Distributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries		102	37.5
Amount of taxable earnings on repatriation		93.6
Tax expense related to distribution of foreign earnings		36.7	(0.3)
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries		219.4
U.S. net operating loss carryforwards		758.9
Capital loss carryforwards		19.8
Federal and state tax benefit		7.6
Additional federal and state operating loss carryforwards		4.3
Foreign operating loss carryforwards		136.3
Unrealized federal tax benefit related to federal operating loss carryforwards		161.1
U.S. federal operating loss carryforwards expected to expire unused		460.4
U.S. State operating loss carryforwards expected to exipre unused		16.7
Deferred tax assets, foreign operating loss carryforwards expected to expire unused			35.4
Valuation allowance, deferred tax asset, change in amount		(59.7)	(27.7)	(121.5)
Tax benefits		(25.5)	(4.6)	1.9
Net deferred tax liabilities		514.4	563.2
Reversal of U.S. valuation allowance			22.8
Valuation allowance		245.7	305.4
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate		47.4
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties and interest accrued		3.2	2.8
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties and interest expense		0.4	0.9	1.1
Released [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance		111.1
U.S. Net Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance, deferred tax asset, change in amount		(65)	(30.4)	(122.6)
Valuation allowance		203.7	268.7
Foreign Net Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance, deferred tax asset, change in amount		5.3	2.7	1.1
Valuation allowance		42	36.7
Latin America [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance			$ 17
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] | Ruling [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
U.S. net operating losses, restored	$ 87.8
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax benefits		$ 265.6
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards, expiration		Dec. 31, 2036
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] | Ruling [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance		$ 16.2
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax benefits		38.4
Valuation allowance		$ 3.1
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards, expiration		Sep. 30, 2017
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax benefits		$ 60.6
HHI Business Rationalization Initiatives [Member] | Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance, deferred tax asset, change in amount				$ (62.6)
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member] | Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance		$ 25.1

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Incom

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Income Tax Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
United States	$ 197.8	$ 3.4	$ 80.7
Outside the United States	199.8	189.9	192.8
Income from operations before income taxes	397.6	193.3	273.5
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
United States	203.5	9.8	83.3
Outside the United States	199.8	189.9	192.8
Income from operations before income taxes	$ 403.3	$ 199.7	$ 276.1

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Compo

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Current: Federal	$ 1.6	$ 3.6	$ 6.2
Current: Foreign	59.7	40.4	46.6
Current: State and local	4.2	4.5	4.3
Total current tax expense	65.5	48.5	57.1
Deferred: Federal	(27.2)	(12.3)	19.7
Deferred: Foreign	(1.1)	11.2	(8.2)
Deferred: State and local	2.8	(3.5)	(9.6)
Total deferred tax expense	(25.5)	(4.6)	1.9
Income tax expense	40	43.9	59
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Current: Federal	1.6	3.6	6.2
Current: Foreign	59.7	40.4	46.6
Current: State and local	4.2	4.5	4.3
Total current tax expense	65.5	48.5	57.1
Deferred: Federal	(16.7)	(12.3)	19.7
Deferred: Foreign	(1.1)	11.2	(8.2)
Deferred: State and local	3.3	(3.5)	(9.6)
Total deferred tax expense	(14.5)	(4.6)	1.9
Income tax expense	$ 51	$ 43.9	$ 59

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Recon

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Income Tax Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
U.S. Statutory federal income tax expense	$ 139.2	$ 67.6	$ 95.7
Permanent items	9.1	5.2	4.6
Foreign statutory rate vs. U.S. statutory rate	(38.9)	(33.8)	(28.7)
State income taxes, net of federal effect	4.6	1.7	5.4
Residual tax on foreign earnings	19.7	24.8	90.9
Investment in foreign subsidiary		(23.3)
Purchase accounting benefit		(22.8)
Benefit from adjustment to tax basis in assets	(8.4)
Change in valuation allowance	(91.3)	2.6	(115.6)
Unrecognized tax expense (benefit)	34.6	(1.2)	0.5
Foreign tax law changes	(3.7)		(7.6)
Share based compensation adjustments	(2.8)	2.3	1.4
Impact of IRC Section 9100 relief	(16.4)
Adjustment to prior year NOLs		14.4
Return to provision adjustments and other, net	(5.7)	6.4	12.4
Income tax expense	40	43.9	59
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
U.S. Statutory federal income tax expense	141.2	69.9	96.6
Permanent items	9.1	5.2	4.6
Foreign statutory rate vs. U.S. statutory rate	(38.9)	(33.8)	(28.7)
State income taxes, net of federal effect	4.7	1.7	5.4
Residual tax on foreign earnings	19.7	24.8	90.9
Investment in foreign subsidiary		(23.3)
Purchase accounting benefit		(22.8)
Benefit from adjustment to tax basis in assets	(8.4)
Change in valuation allowance	(82.7)	0.5	(116.5)
Unrecognized tax expense (benefit)	34.6	(1.2)	0.5
Foreign tax law changes	(3.7)		(7.6)
Share based compensation adjustments	(2.8)	2.3	1.4
Impact of IRC Section 9100 relief	(16.4)
Adjustment to prior year NOLs		14.4
Return to provision adjustments and other, net	(5.4)	6.2	12.4
Income tax expense	$ 51	$ 43.9	$ 59

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Defer

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Deferred Tax Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Employee benefits	$ 86.3	$ 63.2
Restructuring	2.2	4.1
Inventories and receivables	32.6	35.2
Marketing and promotional accruals	17.6	14.4
Prepaid royalty	6	6.3
Property, plant and equipment	8.4	11.6
Unrealized losses	4.2	2.7
Intangibles	3.7	6.1
Investment in non-US subsidiaries		23.3
Net operating loss and credit carry forwards	402.8	447.7
Other	24.1	32.8
Total deferred tax assets	587.9	647.4
Property, plant and equipment	20.1	27.1
Unrealized gains	5.1	18.6
Intangibles	813.4	840.8
Taxes on unremitted foreign earnings	2.7	2.4
Other	15.3	16.3
Total deferred tax liabilities	856.6	905.2
Net deferred tax liabilities	(268.7)	(257.8)
Valuation allowance	(245.7)	(305.4)
Net deferred tax liabilities, net valuation allowance	(514.4)	(563.2)
Deferred charges and other	18.3	9.3
Deferred taxes (noncurrent liability)	(532.7)	(572.5)
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Employee benefits	83.5	60.9
Restructuring	2.2	4.1
Inventories and receivables	32.6	35.2
Marketing and promotional accruals	17.6	14.4
Prepaid royalty	6	6.3
Property, plant and equipment	8.4	11.6
Unrealized losses	4.2	2.7
Intangibles	3.7	6.1
Investment in non-US subsidiaries		23.3
Net operating loss and credit carry forwards	394.9	441.6
Other	23.8	32.6
Total deferred tax assets	576.9	638.8
Property, plant and equipment	20.1	27.1
Unrealized gains	5.1	18.6
Intangibles	813.4	840.8
Taxes on unremitted foreign earnings	2.7	2.4
Other	15.3	16.3
Total deferred tax liabilities	856.6	905.2
Net deferred tax liabilities	(279.7)	(266.4)
Valuation allowance	(245.7)	(296.8)
Net deferred tax liabilities, net valuation allowance	(525.4)	(563.2)
Deferred charges and other	7.3	9.3
Deferred taxes (noncurrent liability)	$ (532.7)	$ (572.5)

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Unrec

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year	$ 14.1	$ 11.3	$ 13.8
Gross increase – tax positions in prior period	29.9	4.1	1.5
Gross decrease – tax positions in prior period	(0.4)	(1.9)	(1.4)
Gross increase – tax positions in current period	4.4	1.8	0.7
Settlements	(0.6)	(0.9)	(2.5)
Lapse of statutes of limitations		(0.3)	(0.8)
Unrecognized tax benefits, end of year	$ 47.4	$ 14.1	$ 11.3

Related Parties (Narrative) (De

Related Parties (Narrative) (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	May 31, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016EUR (€)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)
HRG [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Minimum ownership percentage		90.00%	90.00%
HRG [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners		40.00%	40.00%
Jefferies [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of subsidiaries beneficially owns of outstanding common stock		58.00%	58.00%
Jefferies [Member] | One Of The Initial Purchasers For SBI [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Offering amount from related party		€ 425		$ 1,000
Interest rate		4.00%	4.00%	5.75%
Maturity year		2,026	2,026	2,025
Discounts, commissions and reimbursements of expenses from related party			$ 0.3	$ 2.6
Jefferies [Member] | One Of The Underwriters For The Company [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Offering amount from related party	$ 575
Discounts, commissions and reimbursements of expenses from related party	$ 1.5
Jefferies [Member] | One Of The Financing Institutions That Committed To Back Stop Financing [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Offering amount from related party				1,500
Fees and reimbursements of expenses from related party				$ 2.1
Jefferies [Member] | Minimum [Member] | HRG [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of subsidiaries beneficially owns of outstanding common stock		10.00%	10.00%

Share Based Compensation (Narra

Share Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Oct. 21, 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation expense	$ 64.4	$ 47.6	$ 46.8
2011 Omnibus Equity Award Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common shares issuable, net of cancellations				5,626
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation expense	$ 18.1
Shares granted	600,000	600,000	700,000
Shares vested	500,000	700,000	1,000,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Tranche One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares vested	400,000	100,000	300,000
Vesting period	12 months	12 months	12 months
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Tranche Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares vested		200,000	100,000
Vesting period		1 year	1 year
Performance Shares [Member] | Tranche Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares vested	200,000
Vesting period	2 years
Performance Shares [Member] | Tranche Three [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares vested		300,000	300,000
Vesting period		2 years	2 years
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation expense	$ 59.3	$ 41.8	$ 44.9
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation expense	$ 16.7
Shares granted	600,000	500,000	600,000
Shares vested	500,000	700,000	900,000

Share Based Compensation (Summa

Share Based Compensation (Summary Of Non-Vested RSUs Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted, Fair Value at Grant Date	$ 0.4	$ (15.4)	$ (25)
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Beginning balance, Shares	0.6	0.8	1.1
Granted, Shares	0.6	0.6	0.7
Forfeited, Shares	(0.1)	(0.1)
Vested, Shares	(0.5)	(0.7)	(1)
Ending balance, Shares	0.6	0.6	0.8
Beginning balance, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 87.50	$ 67.66	$ 39.11
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	94.88	92.51	75.50
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	92.26	85.16	69.33
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	86.97	69	39.69
Ending balance, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 94.97	$ 87.50	$ 67.66
Beginning balance, Fair Value at Grant Date	$ 53.2	$ 56	$ 43.7
Granted, Fair Value at Grant Date	56	52.9	50.5
Forfeited, Fair Value at Grant Date	(6.6)	(5.3)	(0.4)
Vested, Fair Value at Grant Date	(47.8)	(50.4)	(37.8)
Ending balance, Fair Value at Grant Date	54.8	53.2	56
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted, Fair Value at Grant Date	$ (9.1)	$ (38.4)	$ (25)
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Beginning balance, Shares	0.5	0.8	1.1
Granted, Shares	0.6	0.5	0.6
Forfeited, Shares	(0.1)	(0.1)
Vested, Shares	(0.5)	(0.7)	(0.9)
Ending balance, Shares	0.5	0.5	0.8
Beginning balance, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 87.71	$ 67.90	$ 39.12
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	95	93.12	75.82
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	92.26	85.16	69.33
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	86.78	68.98	39.34
Ending balance, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 96.92	$ 87.71	$ 67.90
Beginning balance, Fair Value at Grant Date	$ 42.1	$ 54.6	$ 43.1
Granted, Fair Value at Grant Date	54.1	42.3	48.6
Forfeited, Fair Value at Grant Date	(6.6)	(5.3)	(0.4)
Vested, Fair Value at Grant Date	(44.3)	(49.5)	(36.7)
Ending balance, Fair Value at Grant Date	$ 45.3	$ 42.1	$ 54.6

Accumulated Other Comprehens103

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, as of	$ (200.1)	$ (63.1)	$ (38.5)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassification	(36.5)	(114.6)	(26.1)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	1.3	(26.1)	4
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(35.2)	(140.7)	(22.1)
Deferred tax effect	5.8	9.1	(1.3)
Deferred tax valuation allowance	(0.2)	(5.6)	(1.3)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(29.6)	(137.2)	(24.7)
Other comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest	(0.3)	(0.2)	(0.1)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interest	(29.3)	(137)	(24.6)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, as of	(229.4)	(200.1)	(63.1)
Foreign Currency Translation [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, as of	(152.3)	(39.5)	(7)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassification	(6.2)	(113)	(32.6)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(6.2)	(113)	(32.6)
Deferred tax effect	(2.3)
Deferred tax valuation allowance
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(8.5)	(113)	(32.6)
Other comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest	(0.3)	(0.2)	(0.1)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interest	(8.2)	(112.8)	(32.5)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, as of	(160.5)	(152.3)	(39.5)
Derivative Hedging [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, as of	(4)	9.2	(2.3)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassification	11.1	11.3	13.1
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(1.1)	(27.5)	2.6
Other comprehensive (loss) income	10	(16.2)	15.7
Deferred tax effect	(2.8)	5.2	(4.2)
Deferred tax valuation allowance	(0.1)	(2.2)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	7.1	(13.2)	11.5
Other comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interest	7.1	(13.2)	11.5
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, as of	3.1	(4)	9.2
Employee Benefit Plans [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, as of	(43.8)	(32.8)	(29.2)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassification	(41.4)	(12.9)	(6.6)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	2.4	1.4	1.4
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(39)	(11.5)	(5.2)
Deferred tax effect	10.9	3.9	2.9
Deferred tax valuation allowance	(0.1)	(3.4)	(1.3)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(28.2)	(11)	(3.6)
Other comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interest	(28.2)	(11)	(3.6)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, as of	$ (72)	$ (43.8)	$ (32.8)

Commitments And Contingencies (

Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Estimated costs associated with environmental remediation activities	$ 4.4	$ 4.4

Segment Information (Narrative)

Segment Information (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016segment
Segment Information [Abstract]
Number of reporting segments	5

Segment Information (Net Sales

Segment Information (Net Sales Relating To Segments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 5,039.7	$ 4,690.4	$ 4,429.1
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	5,039.7	4,690.4	4,429.1
Global Batteries & Appliances [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	2,010.3	2,092.2	2,230.7
Global Batteries & Appliances [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	2,010.3	2,092.2	2,230.7
Hardware & Home Improvement [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	1,241	1,205.5	1,166
Hardware & Home Improvement [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	1,241	1,205.5	1,166
Global Pet Supplies [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	825.7	758.2	600.5
Global Pet Supplies [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	825.7	758.2	600.5
Home and Garden [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	509	474	431.9
Home and Garden [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	509	474	431.9
Global Auto Care [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	453.7	160.5
Global Auto Care [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	453.7	160.5
Consumer Batteries [Member] | Global Batteries & Appliances [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	840.7	829.5	957.8
Consumer Batteries [Member] | Global Batteries & Appliances [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	840.7	829.5	957.8
Small Appliances [Member] | Global Batteries & Appliances [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	656	734.6	730.8
Small Appliances [Member] | Global Batteries & Appliances [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	656	734.6	730.8
Personal Care [Member] | Global Batteries & Appliances [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	513.6	528.1	542.1
Personal Care [Member] | Global Batteries & Appliances [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 513.6	$ 528.1	$ 542.1

Segment Information (Segment Pr

Segment Information (Segment Profit Relating To Segments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA	$ 656.2	$ 474.1	$ 481.9
Depreciation and amortization	183	170	157.6
Share based compensation	64.4	47.6	46.8
Corporate expenses	32	28.1	27.6
Purchase accounting inventory adjustment		21.7
Write-off from impairment of intangible assets	4.7
Acquisition and integration related charges	36.7	58.8	20.1
Restructuring and related charges	15.2	28.7	22.9
Interest expense	250	271.9	202.1
Other	1.2	8.6	1.3
Income from operations before income taxes	397.6	193.3	273.5
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA	984.8	828.7	751.9
Depreciation and amortization	183	170	157.6
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA	661.9	480.5	484.5
Depreciation and amortization	183	170	157.6
Share based compensation	59.3	41.8	44.9
Corporate expenses	31.4	27.5	26.9
Purchase accounting inventory adjustment		21.7
Write-off from impairment of intangible assets	4.7
Acquisition and integration related charges	36.7	58.8	20.1
Restructuring and related charges	15.2	28.7	22.9
Interest expense	250	271.9	202.1
Other	1.2	8.6	1.3
Income from operations before income taxes	403.3	199.7	276.1
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA	984.8	828.7	751.9
Depreciation and amortization	183	170	157.6
Global Batteries & Appliances [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA	311.4	306.9	326.6
Restructuring and related charges	0.8	8.5	11.2
Global Batteries & Appliances [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	72.2	71	73.1
Global Batteries & Appliances [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA	311.4	306.9	326.6
Global Batteries & Appliances [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	72.2	71	73.1
Hardware & Home Improvement [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA	241.6	225.5	210.3
Restructuring and related charges	4.5	10.3	8.2
Hardware & Home Improvement [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	35.4	39.4	40.4
Hardware & Home Improvement [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA	241.6	225.5	210.3
Hardware & Home Improvement [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	35.4	39.4	40.4
Global Pet Supplies [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA	140.1	124.5	113.2
Restructuring and related charges	4.6	9.5	3
Global Pet Supplies [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	42.7	39.7	31.5
Global Pet Supplies [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA	140.1	124.5	113.2
Global Pet Supplies [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	42.7	39.7	31.5
Home and Garden [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA	138.3	124.5	101.8
Home and Garden [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	15.2	13.3	12.6
Home and Garden [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA	138.3	124.5	101.8
Home and Garden [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	15.2	13.3	$ 12.6
Global Auto Care [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA	153.4	47.3
Restructuring and related charges	5.3
Global Auto Care [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	17.5	6.6
Global Auto Care [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA	153.4	47.3
Global Auto Care [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 17.5	$ 6.6

Segment Information (Depreciati

Segment Information (Depreciation And Amortization Relating To Segments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	$ 183	$ 170	$ 157.6
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	183	170	157.6
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	183	170	157.6
Operating Segments [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	183	170	157.6
Operating Segments [Member] | Global Batteries & Appliances [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	72.2	71	73.1
Operating Segments [Member] | Global Batteries & Appliances [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	72.2	71	73.1
Operating Segments [Member] | Hardware & Home Improvement [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	35.4	39.4	40.4
Operating Segments [Member] | Hardware & Home Improvement [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	35.4	39.4	40.4
Operating Segments [Member] | Global Pet Supplies [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	42.7	39.7	31.5
Operating Segments [Member] | Global Pet Supplies [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	42.7	39.7	31.5
Operating Segments [Member] | Home and Garden [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	15.2	13.3	12.6
Operating Segments [Member] | Home and Garden [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	15.2	13.3	$ 12.6
Operating Segments [Member] | Global Auto Care [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	17.5	6.6
Operating Segments [Member] | Global Auto Care [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	$ 17.5	$ 6.6

Segment Information (Capital Ex

Segment Information (Capital Expenditures Relating To Segments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	$ 95.2	$ 89.1	$ 73.3
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	95.2	89.1	73.3
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	95.2	89.1	73.3
Operating Segments [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	95.2	89.1	73.3
Operating Segments [Member] | Global Batteries & Appliances [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	49.6	48.9	40.3
Operating Segments [Member] | Global Batteries & Appliances [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	49.6	48.9	40.3
Operating Segments [Member] | Hardware & Home Improvement [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	22.3	16.3	21.2
Operating Segments [Member] | Hardware & Home Improvement [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	22.3	16.3	21.2
Operating Segments [Member] | Global Pet Supplies [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	14.4	10.4	5.3
Operating Segments [Member] | Global Pet Supplies [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	14.4	10.4	5.3
Operating Segments [Member] | Home and Garden [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	6.9	12.3	6.5
Operating Segments [Member] | Home and Garden [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	6.9	12.3	$ 6.5
Operating Segments [Member] | Global Auto Care [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	2	1.2
Operating Segments [Member] | Global Auto Care [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	$ 2	$ 1.2

Segment Information (Segment To

Segment Information (Segment Total Assets Relating To Segments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 7,069.1	$ 7,193.8
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	7,053.5	7,193.7
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	6,764.9	6,899.5
Operating Segments [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	6,764.9	6,899.5
Operating Segments [Member] | Global Batteries & Appliances [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	2,045	2,080.4
Operating Segments [Member] | Global Batteries & Appliances [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	2,045	2,080.4
Operating Segments [Member] | Hardware & Home Improvement [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	1,594.7	1,619.9
Operating Segments [Member] | Hardware & Home Improvement [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	1,594.7	1,619.9
Operating Segments [Member] | Global Pet Supplies [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	1,074.1	1,125.2
Operating Segments [Member] | Global Pet Supplies [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	1,074.1	1,125.2
Operating Segments [Member] | Home and Garden [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	556.8	530.9
Operating Segments [Member] | Home and Garden [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	556.8	530.9
Operating Segments [Member] | Global Auto Care [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	1,494.3	1,543.1
Operating Segments [Member] | Global Auto Care [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	1,494.3	1,543.1
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	304.2	294.3
Corporate [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 288.6	$ 294.2

Segment Information (Net Sal111

Segment Information (Net Sales By Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 5,039.7	$ 4,690.4	$ 4,429.1
United States [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	3,217.9	2,907.9	2,640.7
Europe/MEA [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	1,090.7	1,049.8	970.4
Latin America [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	372.7	381.5	414.3
North America - Other [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	192.4	164	196
Asia-Pacific [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	166	187.2	207.7
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	5,039.7	4,690.4	4,429.1
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | United States [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	3,217.9	2,907.9	2,640.7
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | Europe/MEA [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	1,090.7	1,049.8	970.4
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | Latin America [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	372.7	381.5	414.3
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | North America - Other [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	192.4	164	196
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | Asia-Pacific [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 166	$ 187.2	$ 207.7

Segment Information (Long-Lived

Segment Information (Long-Lived Assets By Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total long-lived assets	$ 542.1	$ 507.1
United States [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total long-lived assets	322.1	311.1
Europe/MEA [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total long-lived assets	141.4	139.2
Latin America [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total long-lived assets	33.6	14.6
North America - Other [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total long-lived assets	3.5	2.4
Asia-Pacific [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total long-lived assets	41.5	39.8
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total long-lived assets	542.1	507.1
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | United States [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total long-lived assets	322.1	311.1
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | Europe/MEA [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total long-lived assets	141.4	139.2
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | Latin America [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total long-lived assets	33.6	14.6
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | North America - Other [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total long-lived assets	3.5	2.4
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member] | Asia-Pacific [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total long-lived assets	$ 41.5	$ 39.8

Earnings Per Share - SBH (Sched

Earnings Per Share - SBH (Schedule Of Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Jul. 03, 2016	Apr. 03, 2016	Jan. 03, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Numerator
Net income attributable to controlling interest	$ 89	$ 101.9	$ 92.6	$ 73.6	$ 26.4	$ 44.9	$ 27.8	$ 49.8	$ 357.1	$ 148.9	$ 214.1
Denominator
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic									59.3	55.6	52.6
Dilutive shares									0.3	0.3	0.7
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted									59.6	55.9	53.3
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share	$ 1.50	$ 1.72	$ 1.56	$ 1.24	$ 0.44	$ 0.79	$ 0.52	$ 0.94	$ 6.02	$ 2.68	$ 4.07
Diluted earnings per share	$ 1.49	$ 1.71	$ 1.55	$ 1.24	$ 0.44	$ 0.79	$ 0.52	$ 0.94	$ 5.99	$ 2.66	$ 4.02
Weighted average number of anti-dilutive shares excluded from denominator
Restricted stock units									0.1	0.1	0.1

Guarantor Statements - SB_RH (N

Guarantor Statements - SB/RH (Narrative) (Details)	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
6.375% Notes, Due November 15, 2020 [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Interest rate	6.375%	6.375%
6.625% Notes, Due November 15, 2022 [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Interest rate	6.625%	6.625%
6.125% Notes, Due December 15, 2024 [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Interest rate	6.125%	6.125%
5.75% Notes, Due July 15, 2025 [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Interest rate	5.75%	5.75%
4.00% Notes, Due October 1, 2026 [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.00%	4.00%

Guarantor Statements - SB_RH (S

Guarantor Statements - SB/RH (Statement Of Financial Position) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 275.3	$ 247.9	$ 194.6	$ 207.2
Trade receivables, net	482.6	498.8
Other receivables	55.6	87.9
Inventories	740.6	780.8
Prepaid expenses and other	78.8	72.1
Total current assets	1,632.9	1,687.5
Property, plant and equipment, net	542.1	507.1
Deferred charges and other	43.2	42.2
Goodwill	2,478.4	2,476.7	1,469.6
Intangible assets, net	2,372.5	2,480.3
Total assets	7,069.1	7,193.8
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	164	33.8
Accounts payable	580.1	620.6
Accrued wages and salaries	122.9	96.5
Accrued interest	39.3	63.3
Other current liabilities	189.3	212.7
Total current liabilities	1,095.6	1,026.9
Long-term debt, net of current portion	3,456.2	3,872.1
Deferred income taxes	532.7	572.5
Other long-term liabilities	140.6	115.5
Total liabilities	5,225.1	5,587
Shareholders' equity:
Accumulated (deficit) earnings	63.6	(205.5)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(229.4)	(200.1)	(63.1)	(38.5)
Total shareholder's equity	1,800.1	1,563.1
Noncontrolling interest	43.9	43.7
Total equity	1,844	1,606.8	1,086.8	940.1
Total liabilities and equity	7,069.1	7,193.8
Eliminations [Member]
Current assets:
Intercompany receivables	(1,142.5)	(1,090.8)
Other receivables	(6.2)
Inventories	(17.6)	(17)
Prepaid expenses and other	(0.5)	0.8
Total current assets	(1,166.8)	(1,107)
Long-term intercompany receivables	(566.4)	(375.9)
Deferred charges and other	(190.8)	(162.1)
Investments in subsidiaries	(4,753)	(4,243.1)
Total assets	(6,677)	(5,888.1)
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	(0.9)
Intercompany accounts payable	(1,157)	(477.9)
Other current liabilities	(6.2)	(0.1)
Total current liabilities	(1,164.1)	(478)
Long-term intercompany debt	(551.5)	(988.1)
Deferred income taxes	(195.8)	(164.3)
Total liabilities	(1,911.4)	(1,630.4)
Shareholders' equity:
Other capital	741.7	(1,175.7)
Accumulated (deficit) earnings	(5,913.6)	(3,315.9)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	406.3	346.2
Total shareholder's equity	(4,765.6)	(4,145.4)
Noncontrolling interest		(112.3)
Total equity	(4,765.6)	(4,257.7)
Total liabilities and equity	(6,677)	(5,888.1)
Parent [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	98.6	13	4.8	3.9
Trade receivables, net	179.5	175.8
Intercompany receivables		152
Other receivables		14.3
Inventories	372.8	410.3
Prepaid expenses and other	42.8	36.1
Total current assets	693.7	801.5
Property, plant and equipment, net	241.1	235.2
Long-term intercompany receivables	365.4	2.8
Deferred charges and other	180.5	154.8
Goodwill	912.1	910.7
Intangible assets, net	1,341.5	1,402.4
Investments in subsidiaries	3,497.8	3,150.1
Total assets	7,232.1	6,657.5
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	143.6	53.4
Accounts payable	257.5	281.1
Intercompany accounts payable	1,157	449.4
Accrued wages and salaries	63.9	40.3
Accrued interest	39.3	63.2
Other current liabilities	88	84.5
Total current liabilities	1,749.3	971.9
Long-term debt, net of current portion	3,402.5	3,848.8
Long-term intercompany debt	12.8	16.8
Deferred income taxes	189	202.1
Other long-term liabilities	39.5	33.3
Total liabilities	5,393.1	5,072.9
Shareholders' equity:
Other capital	2,060.9	1,981.7
Accumulated (deficit) earnings	8	(246.7)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(229.9)	(200.2)
Total shareholder's equity	1,839	1,534.8
Noncontrolling interest		49.8
Total equity	1,839	1,584.6
Total liabilities and equity	7,232.1	6,657.5
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	3.1	8.6	11.2	5.4
Trade receivables, net	68.7	94.9
Intercompany receivables	909.1	713.8
Other receivables	5.5	11.2
Inventories	104.3	95.7
Prepaid expenses and other	4.4	2.2
Total current assets	1,095.1	926.4
Property, plant and equipment, net	77.6	60.7
Long-term intercompany receivables	187.3	357.7
Deferred charges and other	0.9	14.1
Goodwill	1,154.5	1,154
Intangible assets, net	628.5	646.6
Investments in subsidiaries	1,258.1	1,095.9
Total assets	4,402	4,255.4
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	1.4
Accounts payable	58.4	45.9
Accrued wages and salaries	6.6	10
Other current liabilities	11	21.5
Total current liabilities	77.4	77.4
Long-term debt, net of current portion	20.5
Long-term intercompany debt	346.1	578.7
Deferred income taxes	459.2	440.5
Other long-term liabilities	1	8.8
Total liabilities	904.2	1,105.4
Shareholders' equity:
Other capital	152.3	1,129.2
Accumulated (deficit) earnings	3,551.6	2,139.8
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(206.1)	(175.1)
Total shareholder's equity	3,497.8	3,093.9
Noncontrolling interest		56.1
Total equity	3,497.8	3,150
Total liabilities and equity	4,402	4,255.4
Nonguarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	169.1	226.3	176.9	188.9
Trade receivables, net	234.4	228.1
Intercompany receivables	233.4	225
Other receivables	56.3	62.4
Inventories	281.1	291.8
Prepaid expenses and other	32.1	33
Total current assets	1,006.4	1,066.6
Property, plant and equipment, net	223.4	211.2
Long-term intercompany receivables	13.7	15.4
Deferred charges and other	41.5	35.3
Goodwill	411.8	412
Intangible assets, net	402.5	431.3
Investments in subsidiaries	(2.9)	(2.9)
Total assets	2,096.4	2,168.9
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	19.9	15.1
Accounts payable	264.2	293.6
Intercompany accounts payable		28.5
Accrued wages and salaries	52.4	46.2
Accrued interest		0.1
Other current liabilities	95.5	106
Total current liabilities	432	489.5
Long-term debt, net of current portion	33.2	23.3
Long-term intercompany debt	192.6	392.6
Deferred income taxes	80.3	94.2
Other long-term liabilities	100.1	73.4
Total liabilities	838.2	1,073
Shareholders' equity:
Other capital	(954)	34.7
Accumulated (deficit) earnings	2,362.1	1,176.1
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(199.7)	(171)
Total shareholder's equity	1,208.4	1,039.8
Noncontrolling interest	49.8	56.1
Total equity	1,258.2	1,095.9
Total liabilities and equity	2,096.4	2,168.9
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	270.8	247.9	192.9	198.2
Trade receivables, net	482.6	498.8
Other receivables	55.6	87.9
Inventories	740.6	780.8
Prepaid expenses and other	78.8	72.1
Total current assets	1,628.4	1,687.5
Property, plant and equipment, net	542.1	507.1
Deferred charges and other	32.1	42.1
Goodwill	2,478.4	2,476.7
Intangible assets, net	2,372.5	2,480.3
Total assets	7,053.5	7,193.7
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	164	68.5
Accounts payable	580.1	620.6
Accrued wages and salaries	122.9	96.5
Accrued interest	39.3	63.3
Other current liabilities	188.3	211.9
Total current liabilities	1,094.6	1,060.8
Long-term debt, net of current portion	3,456.2	3,872.1
Deferred income taxes	532.7	572.5
Other long-term liabilities	140.6	115.5
Total liabilities	5,224.1	5,620.9
Shareholders' equity:
Other capital	2,000.9	1,969.9
Accumulated (deficit) earnings	8.1	(246.7)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(229.4)	(200.1)
Total shareholder's equity	1,779.6	1,523.1
Noncontrolling interest	49.8	49.7
Total equity	1,829.4	1,572.8	$ 1,070.2	$ 933.9
Total liabilities and equity	$ 7,053.5	$ 7,193.7

Guarantor Statements - SB_RH116

Guarantor Statements - SB/RH (Statement Of Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Jul. 03, 2016	Apr. 03, 2016	Jan. 03, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 5,039.7	$ 4,690.4	$ 4,429.1
Cost of goods sold									3,119.3	3,018	2,856.5
Restructuring and related charges									0.5	2.1	3.7
Gross profit	$ 485.8	$ 530.6	$ 462.8	$ 440.7	$ 467.4	$ 458	$ 374.7	$ 370.2	1,919.9	1,670.3	1,568.9
Selling									776.6	720.7	678.2
General and administrative									372.3	338.8	321.6
Research and development									58.7	51.3	47.9
Acquisition and integration related charges									36.7	58.8	20.1
Restructuring and related charges									14.7	26.6	19.2
Write-off from impairment of intangible assets									4.7
Total operating expenses									1,263.7	1,196.2	1,087
Operating income (loss)									656.2	474.1	481.9
Interest expense									250	271.9	202.1
Other non-operating (income) expense, net									8.6	8.9	6.3
Income from operations before income taxes									397.6	193.3	273.5
Income tax expense (benefit)									40	43.9	59
Net income (loss)									357.6	149.4	214.5
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest									0.5	0.5	0.4
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest	89	101.9	92.6	73.6	26.4	44.9	27.8	49.8	357.1	148.9	214.1
Parent [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales									2,466.2	2,385.1	626.7
Cost of goods sold									1,671.2	1,657	447.7
Gross profit									795	728.1	179
Selling									317.9	291.4	76.6
General and administrative									229.8	218.8	60.5
Research and development									37.2	33.4	22.3
Acquisition and integration related charges									21.5	40.8	11.7
Restructuring and related charges									4.9	34	8.4
Write-off from impairment of intangible assets									4.7
Total operating expenses									616	618.4	179.5
Operating income (loss)									179	109.7	(0.5)
Interest expense									214	235.4	172.2
Other non-operating (income) expense, net									(381.1)	(207.1)	(213.8)
Income from operations before income taxes									346.1	81.4	41.1
Income tax expense (benefit)									(6.2)	(74.4)	(176)
Net income (loss)									352.3	155.8	217.1
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest										0.4	0.3
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest									352.3	155.4	216.8
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales									1,461.2	759.6	2,141.3
Cost of goods sold									1,011.6	492.4	1,434.4
Restructuring and related charges											2.6
Gross profit									449.6	267.2	704.3
Selling									119.9	89.5	268.5
General and administrative									76	40.4	168.9
Research and development									6.4	3.3	12
Acquisition and integration related charges									3.2	5.7	8.3
Restructuring and related charges									5.7	0.6	4
Total operating expenses									211.2	139.5	461.7
Operating income (loss)									238.4	127.7	242.6
Interest expense									19.9	6.9	(0.1)
Other non-operating (income) expense, net									(196.4)	(151.5)	(163.7)
Income from operations before income taxes									414.9	272.3	406.4
Income tax expense (benefit)									36.6	66.3	194.6
Net income (loss)									378.3	206	211.8
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest										0.9	0.3
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest									378.3	205.1	211.5
Nonguarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales									2,621	2,534	2,449.4
Cost of goods sold									1,943.1	1,845.5	1,762.7
Restructuring and related charges									0.5	2.1	1.1
Gross profit									677.4	686.4	685.6
Selling									340.3	340.8	333.8
General and administrative									60.9	73.2	89.6
Research and development									15.1	14.6	13.6
Acquisition and integration related charges									12	12.3	0.1
Restructuring and related charges									4.1	(8)	6.8
Total operating expenses									432.4	432.9	443.9
Operating income (loss)									245	253.5	241.7
Interest expense									16.1	29.6	30
Other non-operating (income) expense, net									9	4.8	3.9
Income from operations before income taxes									219.9	219.1	207.8
Income tax expense (benefit)									23.4	52.9	40.1
Net income (loss)									196.5	166.2	167.7
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest									0.4	0.9	0.3
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest									196.1	165.3	167.4
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales									5,039.7	4,690.4	4,429.1
Cost of goods sold									3,119.3	3,018	2,856.5
Restructuring and related charges									0.5	2.1	3.7
Gross profit	485.8	530.6	462.8	440.7	467.4	458	374.7	370.2	1,919.9	1,670.3	1,568.9
Selling									776.6	720.7	678.2
General and administrative									366.6	332.4	319
Research and development									58.7	51.3	47.9
Acquisition and integration related charges									36.7	58.8	20.1
Restructuring and related charges									14.7	26.6	19.2
Write-off from impairment of intangible assets									4.7
Total operating expenses									1,258	1,189.8	1,084.4
Operating income (loss)									661.9	480.5	484.5
Interest expense									250	271.9	202.1
Other non-operating (income) expense, net									8.6	8.9	6.3
Income from operations before income taxes									403.3	199.7	276.1
Income tax expense (benefit)									51	43.9	59
Net income (loss)									352.3	155.8	217.1
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest									0.4	0.4	0.3
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest	$ 88.9	$ 105.1	$ 82.5	$ 75.4	$ 28.4	$ 46.6	$ 29.6	$ 50.8	351.9	155.4	216.8
Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales									(1,508.7)	(988.3)	(788.3)
Cost of goods sold									(1,506.6)	(976.9)	(788.3)
Gross profit									(2.1)	(11.4)
Selling									(1.5)	(1)	(0.7)
General and administrative									(0.1)
Total operating expenses									(1.6)	(1)	(0.7)
Operating income (loss)									(0.5)	(10.4)	0.7
Other non-operating (income) expense, net									577.1	362.7	379.9
Income from operations before income taxes									(577.6)	(373.1)	(379.2)
Income tax expense (benefit)									(2.8)	(0.9)	0.3
Net income (loss)									(574.8)	(372.2)	(379.5)
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest										(1.8)	(0.6)
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest									$ (574.8)	$ (370.4)	$ (378.9)

Guarantor Statements - SB_RH117

Guarantor Statements - SB/RH (Statement Of Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss)	$ 357.6	$ 149.4	$ 214.5
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	(8.5)	(113)	(32.6)
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments	7.1	(13.2)	11.5
Defined benefit pension (loss) gain	(28.2)	(11)	(3.6)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(29.6)	(137.2)	(24.7)
Comprehensive income (loss)	328	12.2	189.8
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest	(0.3)	(0.2)	0.4
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interest	328.3	12.4	189.4
Parent [Member]
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss)	352.3	155.8	217.1
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	(8.5)	(112.8)	(32.5)
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments	7.1	(13.2)	11.5
Defined benefit pension (loss) gain	(28.2)	(11)	(3.6)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(29.6)	(137)	(24.6)
Comprehensive income (loss)	322.7	18.8	192.5
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest		(0.2)	0.4
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interest	322.7	19	192.1
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss)	378.3	206	211.8
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	(8.4)	(113.7)	(32.7)
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments	3.2	(7.9)	11.4
Defined benefit pension (loss) gain	(25.4)	(2.2)	(0.1)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(30.6)	(123.8)	(21.4)
Comprehensive income (loss)	347.7	82.2	190.4
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest		(0.2)	0.3
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interest	347.7	82.4	190.1
Nonguarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss)	196.5	166.2	167.7
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	(6)	(113.7)	(33.6)
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments	3.2	(7.9)	11.7
Defined benefit pension (loss) gain	(25.3)	(2.2)	(0.1)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(28.1)	(123.8)	(22)
Comprehensive income (loss)	168.4	42.4	145.7
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest	(0.3)	(0.2)	0.3
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interest	168.7	42.6	145.4
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss)	352.3	155.8	217.1
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	(8.5)	(113)	(32.5)
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments	7.1	(13.2)	11.5
Defined benefit pension (loss) gain	(28.2)	(11)	(3.6)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(29.6)	(137.2)	(24.6)
Comprehensive income (loss)	322.7	18.6	192.5
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest	(0.3)	(0.2)	0.4
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interest	323	18.8	192.1
Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss)	(574.8)	(372.2)	(379.5)
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	14.4	227.2	66.3
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments	(6.4)	15.8	(23.1)
Defined benefit pension (loss) gain	50.7	4.4	0.2
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	58.7	247.4	43.4
Comprehensive income (loss)	(516.1)	(124.8)	(336.1)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest		0.4	(0.6)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interest	$ (516.1)	$ (125.2)	$ (335.5)

Guarantor Statements - SB_RH118

Guarantor Statements - SB/RH (Statement Of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities	$ 615	$ 444.3	$ 432.7
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(95.2)	(89.1)	(73.3)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(1,191.1)	(27.6)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment	1	1.4	9.2
Other investing activities	(4.2)	(0.9)	(1.8)
Net cash used by investing activities	(98.4)	(1,279.7)	(93.5)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of debt	485	3,281.4	524.2
Payment of debt	(819.5)	(2,793.1)	(770.9)
Payment of debt issuance costs	(9.3)	(38.1)	(5.4)
Payment of cash dividends to parent	(87.2)	(70.7)	(61.9)
Payment of contingent consideration	(3.2)
Share based award tax withholding payments, net of proceeds	(10.8)	(2.6)	(25)
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	(487.8)	918.4	(343.5)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents due to Venezuela devaluation		(2.5)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(1.4)	(27.2)	(8.3)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	27.4	53.3	(12.6)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	247.9	194.6	207.2
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	275.3	247.9	194.6
Parent [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities	(374.4)	(143.5)	616.6
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(49.7)	(45.7)	(23.2)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(1,026)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment	0.1	0.1	0.1
Other investing activities	(1)
Net cash used by investing activities	(50.6)	(1,071.6)	(23.1)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of debt	498.9	3,320.3	230.7
Payment of debt	(863.7)	(2,521.2)	(764.9)
Payment of debt issuance costs	(9.3)	(38.1)	(0.5)
Payment of cash dividends to parent	(97.2)	(72.1)	(77)
Payment of contingent consideration	(3.2)
Advances related to intercompany transactions	985.1	8.7	44.1
Capital contribution from parent		528.3
Share based award tax withholding payments, net of proceeds		(2.6)	(25)
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	510.6	1,223.3	(592.6)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	85.6	8.2	0.9
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	13	4.8	3.9
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	98.6	13	4.8
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities	408.9	(770.8)	114.4
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(8.3)	(13.5)	(26.4)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired			(27.6)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment			0.1
Other investing activities	(3.2)		(1.8)
Net cash used by investing activities	(11.5)	(13.5)	(55.7)
Cash flows from financing activities
Advances related to intercompany transactions	(402.9)	781.7	(52.9)
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	(402.9)	781.7	(52.9)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(5.5)	(2.6)	5.8
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	8.6	11.2	5.4
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	3.1	8.6	11.2
Nonguarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities	(107.7)	(1,418.8)	(269.4)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(37.2)	(29.9)	(23.7)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(165.1)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment	0.9	1.3	9
Other investing activities		(0.9)
Net cash used by investing activities	(36.3)	(194.6)	(14.7)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of debt			309.4
Payment of debt	(4.4)	(292)	(6)
Payment of debt issuance costs			(4.9)
Advances related to intercompany transactions	92.6	1,984.5	(18.1)
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	88.2	1,692.5	280.4
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents due to Venezuela devaluation		(2.5)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(1.4)	(27.2)	(8.3)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(57.2)	49.4	(12)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	226.3	176.9	188.9
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	169.1	226.3	176.9
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities	601.6	441.8	434.7
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(95.2)	(89.1)	(73.3)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(1,191.1)	(27.6)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment	1	1.4	9.2
Other investing activities	(4.2)	(0.9)	(1.8)
Net cash used by investing activities	(98.4)	(1,279.7)	(93.5)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of debt	498.9	3,320.3	540.1
Payment of debt	(868.1)	(2,813.2)	(770.9)
Payment of debt issuance costs	(9.3)	(38.1)	(5.4)
Payment of cash dividends to parent	(97.2)	(72.1)	(77)
Payment of contingent consideration	(3.2)
Capital contribution from parent		528.3
Share based award tax withholding payments, net of proceeds		(2.6)	(25)
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	(478.9)	922.6	(338.2)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents due to Venezuela devaluation		(2.5)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(1.4)	(27.2)	(8.3)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	22.9	55	(5.3)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	247.9	192.9	198.2
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	270.8	247.9	192.9
Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities	674.8	2,774.9	(26.9)
Cash flows from financing activities
Advances related to intercompany transactions	(674.8)	(2,774.9)	26.9
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	$ (674.8)	$ (2,774.9)	$ 26.9

Quarterly Results (Unaudited119

Quarterly Results (Unaudited) (Schedule Of Quarterly Results) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Jul. 03, 2016	Apr. 03, 2016	Jan. 03, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Net sales	$ 1,249.8	$ 1,361.5	$ 1,209.6	$ 1,218.8	$ 1,308.1	$ 1,247.5	$ 1,067	$ 1,067.8
Gross profit	485.8	530.6	462.8	440.7	467.4	458	374.7	370.2	$ 1,919.9	$ 1,670.3	$ 1,568.9
Net income attributable to controlling interest	$ 89	$ 101.9	$ 92.6	$ 73.6	$ 26.4	$ 44.9	$ 27.8	$ 49.8	$ 357.1	$ 148.9	$ 214.1
Basic earnings per share	$ 1.50	$ 1.72	$ 1.56	$ 1.24	$ 0.44	$ 0.79	$ 0.52	$ 0.94	$ 6.02	$ 2.68	$ 4.07
Diluted earnings per share	$ 1.49	$ 1.71	$ 1.55	$ 1.24	$ 0.44	$ 0.79	$ 0.52	$ 0.94	$ 5.99	$ 2.66	$ 4.02
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Net sales	$ 1,249.8	$ 1,361.5	$ 1,209.6	$ 1,218.8	$ 1,308.1	$ 1,247.5	$ 1,067	$ 1,067.8
Gross profit	485.8	530.6	462.8	440.7	467.4	458	374.7	370.2	$ 1,919.9	$ 1,670.3	$ 1,568.9
Net income attributable to controlling interest	$ 88.9	$ 105.1	$ 82.5	$ 75.4	$ 28.4	$ 46.6	$ 29.6	$ 50.8	$ 351.9	$ 155.4	$ 216.8

Quarterly Results (Unaudited120

Quarterly Results (Unaudited) (Summary Of Reclassification From Retrospective Adoption Of ASU 2016-09) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Jul. 03, 2016	Apr. 03, 2016	Jan. 03, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Net income attributable to controlling interest	$ 89	$ 101.9	$ 92.6	$ 73.6	$ 26.4	$ 44.9	$ 27.8	$ 49.8	$ 357.1	$ 148.9	$ 214.1
Basic earnings per share	$ 1.50	$ 1.72	$ 1.56	$ 1.24	$ 0.44	$ 0.79	$ 0.52	$ 0.94	$ 6.02	$ 2.68	$ 4.07
Diluted earnings per share	$ 1.49	$ 1.71	$ 1.55	$ 1.24	$ 0.44	$ 0.79	$ 0.52	$ 0.94	$ 5.99	$ 2.66	$ 4.02
SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Net income attributable to controlling interest	$ 88.9	$ 105.1	$ 82.5	$ 75.4	$ 28.4	$ 46.6	$ 29.6	$ 50.8	$ 351.9	$ 155.4	$ 216.8
As Reported [Member]
Net income attributable to controlling interest			$ 75.2
Basic earnings per share			$ 1.27
Diluted earnings per share			$ 1.26
As Reported [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Net income attributable to controlling interest			$ 72.1
Adjustment [Member]
Net income attributable to controlling interest			$ 17.4
Basic earnings per share			$ 0.29
Diluted earnings per share			$ 0.29
Adjustment [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Net income attributable to controlling interest			$ 10.4
As Adjusted [Member]
Net income attributable to controlling interest			$ 92.6
Basic earnings per share			$ 1.56
Diluted earnings per share			$ 1.55
As Adjusted [Member] | SB/RH Holdings, LLC [Member]
Net income attributable to controlling interest			$ 82.5