Spectrum Brands Announces Management Promotions

Amy Yoder Named President, United Industries; Anthony Genito Named EVP and CFO

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2007--Spectrum Brands, Inc. (NYSE:SPC) today announced Amy J. Yoder will assume the title of President, United Industries, effective immediately. In addition, the company named Anthony L. Genito to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Both Ms. Yoder and Mr. Genito will continue their current reporting relationship to Chief Executive Officer Kent J. Hussey.

"Amy is an outstanding executive who during her short tenure with Spectrum Brands has been instrumental in setting our Home & Garden division on the path to improved operating performance and profitable growth," said Hussey. "Her track record of driving change, combined with her expertise in the home and garden industry, will benefit the organization as we execute against our growth strategy for this business. We're pleased to recognize her contributions with this well-earned promotion."

"Tony has played a key leadership role in Spectrum Brands' finance organization since joining the company three years ago," continued Hussey. "His new role as Executive Vice President recognizes his broader role in the strategic planning and operational oversight of the company. We are very pleased to have the benefit of his expertise and leadership as we continue to address opportunities for value creation."

Ms. Yoder, 40, who most recently served as Executive Vice President, Home & Garden, joined Spectrum Brands in March of 2007. She previously served as Vice President and General Manager of Chemtura Corporation's Consumer Products Division. Her background includes more than 15 years experience in the consumer products and agribusiness industries in a variety of leadership positions with Chemtura, Nufarm Americas, United Agri Products, Monsanto and E.I. DuPont de Nemours.

Genito, 50, has over 27 years of management, finance and operational experience, and most recently served as the company's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He joined Spectrum Brands in 2004 as Vice President, Finance. Prior to joining the company, Genito was vice president - global supply chain/global quality operations with Schering-Plough Corporation, culminating twelve years with that company in various financial positions of increasing responsibility. He began his career with Deloitte & Touche.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain matters discussed in this news release, with the exception of historical matters, may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially from those anticipated as of the date of this release. Actual results may differ materially from these statements as a result of (1) changes in external competitive market factors, such as introduction of new product features or technological developments, development of new competitors or competitive brands or competitive promotional activity or spending, (2) changes in consumer demand for the various types of products Spectrum Brands offers, (3) changes in the general economic conditions where Spectrum Brands does business, such as interest rates, currency exchange rates, inflation, consumer spending and raw material costs, (4) the company's ability to successfully implement manufacturing, distribution and other cost efficiencies, and various other factors, including those discussed herein and those set forth in Spectrum Brands' securities filings, including the most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

About Spectrum Brands, Inc.

Spectrum Brands is a global consumer products company and a leading supplier of batteries, portable lighting, lawn and garden products, household insect control, shaving and grooming products, personal care products and specialty pet supplies. Spectrum Brands' products are sold by the world's top 25 retailers and are available in more than one million stores in 120 countries around the world. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Spectrum Brands generated net sales of $2.5 billion in fiscal 2006 and has approximately 7,500 employees worldwide. The company's stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SPC.

CONTACT: Spectrum Brands
Investor Contact:
Nancy O'Donnell, 770-829-6208 (VP Investor Relations)
or
Sard Verbinnen & Co for Spectrum Brands
Media Contact:
Victoria Hofstad or Jamie Tully, 212-687-8080

SOURCE: Spectrum Brands, Inc.