SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report: March 1, 2002
ENERGIZER HOLDINGS, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
MISSOURI 1-15401 No. 43-1863181
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(State or Other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction of Identification Number)
Incorporation)
533 MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY DRIVE, ST. LOUIS, MO 63141
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(314) 985-2000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events
The Company today issued the following press release:
ENERGIZER HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCES ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES
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St. Louis, Missouri, March 1, 2002 Energizer Holdings, Inc. [NYSE: ENR] today
announced that Randy Rose, President and Chief Operating Officer, North America
and Europe has resigned. Rose will be completing a number of initiatives that
are in progress and managing transitional issues through the end of the fiscal
year, prior to pursuing other opportunities.
"Randy has been a great agent of change in helping our organization evolve in a
very competitive environment," said J. Patrick Mulcahy, Chief Executive Officer.
"I am sorry to see him leave, and I wish him the best of luck and am confident
he will have success in his future endeavors."
Joseph McClanathan, Vice President, North America, will succeed Randy as head of
Energizer's North American operations. McClanathan joined the Eveready Battery
division of Union Carbide Corporation in 1974 and has served as Vice President
and Chairman, North America since June 1999.
Ward Klein, President and Chief Operating Officer, Asia Pacific and Latin
America will assume responsibility for Europe and now has responsibility for all
regions outside of North America.
Energizer, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the world's largest
manufacturers of primary batteries and flashlights and a global leader in the
dynamic business of providing portable power.
SIGNATURES:
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ENERGIZER HOLDINGS, INC.
By: /s/ Daniel J. Sescleifer
Daniel J. Sescleifer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Dated: March 1, 2002