Spectrum Brands, Inc. - Current report filing (8-K)

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report:

October 17, 2007
(Date of earliest event reported)

SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC.

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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Wisconsin 001-13615 22-2423556 ------------------------------- --------------------- ------------------- (State or other Jurisdiction of (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Incorporation) Identification No.)

Six Concourse Parkway, Suite 3300, Atlanta, Georgia 30328
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

[phone]
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

N/A

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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS

On October 17, 2007, Spectrum Brands, Inc. announced that it is postponing its previously announced strategic asset sale process due to recent challenging conditions in the credit markets. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated October 17, 2007 issued by Spectrum Brands, Inc.

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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.

Date: October 17, 2007 SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC. By: /s/ Anthony L. Genito ------------------------------------ Name: Anthony L. Genito Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Description ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated October 17, 2007 issued by Spectrum Brands, Inc.