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- In 2002, there were three large acquisitions: * On October 1, 2002, Rayovac Corp. completed its acquisition of the consumer battery business of Varta AG for an aggregate purchase price, of approx. $258 million. Varta is the leading European-based battery manufacturer of general batteries, is the market leader...
- Research articles 2003-01-01
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- In 2002, there were three large acquisitions On October 1, 2002, Rayovac Corp. completed its acquisition of the consumer battery business of Varta AG for an aggregate purchase price, of approx. $258 million. Varta is the leading European- based battery manufacturer of general batteries, is the market leader in...
- Research articles 2003-01-01
- Following the completion of its acquisition of Varta AG, Rayovac Corp., Madison, Wis., will reduce its workforce. (Industry notes).(Brief Article)
- Following the completion of its acquisition of Varta AG, Rayovac Corp., Madison, Wis., will reduce its workforce by 630 (14 percent of worldwide totals), close its Mexico City plant, and engage in further restructuring in a bid to save between $35 million and $40 million by ...
- Research articles 2002-10-23
- STEP standard takes off
- newsdesk DEALS, OPENINGS, ACQUISITIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, ORDERS, EXPANSIONS, AWARDS SOFTWARE Martin Hardwick is president and CEO of STEP Tools Inc. (Troy, NY), a supplier of STEP-based software tools. PASSWORD Martin Hardwick President and CEO STEP Tools Inc. (Troy, NY), "As far as we can tell, STEP-NC can make anything." Manufacturing Engineering:...
- Research articles 2002-10-01
- Rayovac to buy Varta AG
- MADISON, Wis. -- As it looks to challenge Duracell Corp. and Energizer for a share of the overseas battery market, Rayovac Corp. has reached a deal to buy Varta AG's consumer battery business for $256.5 million. The deal, which is expected to close this fall, does not include Varta's...
- Research articles 2002-08-19
- Rayovac, Varta to combine battery units.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
- Rayovac Corp., Madison, Wis., and Germany-based Varta AG plan to combine Varta's global consumer battery business with Rayovac. The all-cash transaction, valued at $262 million, is expected to close this fall. Varta's consumer battery products, sold in 100 countries, include: alkaline and zinc carbon primary batteries;...
- Research articles 2002-08-14
- Spencer Stuart/Directors & Boards Directors Roster. (H-Z).
- HAGGAR CORP. 6113 Lemmon Avenue, Dallas, TX 75209 has added to its board: Donald E. Godwin Chairman and CEO GODWIN GRUBER PC 1201 Elm Street, Suite 1700, Dallas, TX 75270 ...
- Research articles 2002-06-22
- Late News.(includes multiple records)(Brief Article)
- Toyota eyes four shops in race to land Scion [torrance, calif.] Four ad agencies are vying for Toyota Motor Sales USA's estimated $50 million account for its all-new Scion youth sub-brand. Jim Lentz, VP-Scion, told Advertising Age Toyota expects to name a winner in...
- Research articles 2002-04-01
- Possible Price Cuts from Duracell Affect Battery Industry.
- By Lee Hawkins Jr., Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Mar. 27--Shares of Rayovac Corp. fell 14 percent Monday, as Wall Street reacted to an analyst's warning that industry leader Duracell may cut prices to recoup sales, setting off a price war. ...
- Research articles 2001-03-27
- Everyone Likes Multipacks
- NEW YORK -- With so many battery-powered devices now in the home, consumers are looking at batteries as pantry items on which to stay very well stocked, says John Daggett, director of corporate communications and marketing services for Rayovac Corp. This trend led Rayovac to come up with recloseable...
- Research articles 2001-01-08
- The Directors Roster
- 3COM CORP. 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, CA 95052 has added to its board: Gary T. DiCamillo Chairman and CEO POLAROID CORP. 784 Memorial Drive Cambridge, MA 02139 Bio Notes: In present position since joining Polaroid in 1995. Formerly held executive positions at...
- Research articles 2001-01-01
- Tyson Foods Inc
- Tyson Foods Inc. has announced the election of David Jones, chairman of the board and CEO of Rayovac Corp., to a position on the Tyson board. The board of Directors also declared a quarterly dividend of 4 cents per share on Class A common stock and 36 cents per share...
- Research articles 2000-08-21
- RAY-O-VAC: STEVE SHANESY.
- Steve Shanesy, exec VP-global brand management for Rayovac Corp., knew his brand had arrived this year when Energizer battery advertising stopped trashing category-leading Duracell exclusively and added Ray-O-Vac to the mix. While Gillette Co.'s Duracell and Energizer, which owner Ralston Purina Co....
- Research articles 1999-06-28
- Rayovac Corp. Files Suit Against Duracell over Hearing Aid Technology.
- Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 28 -- Duracell says it will "vigorously defend" its products in a federal court lawsuit Rayovac Corp. filed this week against the nation's No. 1 battery maker. The suit contends Duracell has infringed on two Rayovac patents...
- Research articles 1999-04-29
- Battery companies vie for shelf space, consumer dollars
- NEW YORK--With the number of devices that require batteries continuing to grow, the market for these portable power sources remains highly competitive.In addition to such established players as Duracell Inc., Eveready Battery Co. and Rayovac Corp., other companies, including Panasonic Industrial Co., Sony Corp. and Eastman Kodak Co., are battling...
- Research articles 1993-01-04
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- Rayovac Corp. (News Briefs: Manufacturing).(Partners with HIT Entertainment to sponsor live show tours )(Brief Article)
- RAYOVAC CORP., Madison, Wis--is partnering with HIT Entertainment to sponsor live show tours of Barney's[TM] Colorful World and Bob the ... RAYOVAC CORP., Madison, Wis--is partnering with HIT Entertainment to sponsor live show tours of Barney's[TM] Colorful World and Bob the Builder[TM] Live! Both tours...
- Research articles 2003-06-01
- Rayovac Corp. Ratings Raised by S&P;Outlk Stable
- NEW YORK--BUSINESS WIRE--Standard & Poor's CreditWire 2/6/98 --Standard & Poor's today raised its rating on Rayovac Corp.'s $65 million of subordinated debt to single-'B' from single-'B'-minus. The corporate credit rating was raised to double-'B'-minus from single-'B'-plus. The ratings are removed from CreditWatch, where they were placed in September 1997...
- Research articles 1998-02-06
- Rayovac powers up $30 mil campaign
- Rayovac Corp. today breaks a $30 million ad and promotional campaign. Rayovac ad spokesman Michael Jordan appears in four new TV spots plus print ads and point-of-purchase material. In the campaign, Mr. Jordan addresses the "confusing" batterRayovac Corp. today breaks a $30 million ad and promotional campaign....
- Research articles 1998-10-05
- Lee heads Rayovac North America
- MADISON, Wis. -- Rayovac Corp. has named Lester Lee president of its North American business unit. Lee will be responsible for all commercial activities of the combined Rayovac and Remington business across North America (Rayovac acquired Remington Products in September 2003). He will report to Rayovac chairman and chief...
- Research articles 2004-02-02
- Rayovac Corp: Powering Up Growth.
- Byline:Kiplinger Washington Editors The third-largest battery maker in the U.S., Rayovac ROV also makes flashlights, lanterns and electronic personal care products. Since 2000, the company's sales have steadily dimmed. But Rayovac seem Byline:Kiplinger...
- Research articles 2004-01-22
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