International Business News - SPC http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif Standard and Poor's said Wednesday it will replace Philadelphia Consolidated Holding Corp. on two indexes as the insurance company is being acquired by Japanese insurer, Tokio Marine Holdings Inc. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081126/s-p-shifts-listings-for-midcap-smallcap.htm Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:12:35 EST The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. said Tuesday it was in talks with U.S. retailers about providing fertilizer and other products after Spectrum Brands Inc. said it would exit the field in January. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081111/scotts-miracle-gro-steps-into-fertilizer-void.htm Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:17:47 EST Spectrum Brands Inc. said Tuesday its fourth-quarter net loss widened from a year earlier due mainly to a large impairment charge, and the company said it would exit the fertilizer business to save money. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081111/spectrum-brands-4q-loss-widens-exits-fertilizers.htm Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:00:23 EST Energizer Holdings Inc., which makes batteries, razors and personal care products, said Friday it was granted a preliminary injunction in a patent infringement case against Spectrum Brands Inc. that will keep some of its competitor's batteries off store shelves. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081031/energizer-wins-injunction-in-battery-patent-suit.htm Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:35:55 EDT The final phase of a high-stakes military contest began this week in the California desert as teams tested battery systems designed to be powerful enough to sustain soldiers' energy needs but light enough for them to wear on their vests. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080924/pentagon-contest-sparks-ideas-for-better-batteries.htm Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:09:03 EDT Consumer products manufacturer Spectrum Brands Inc., which makes Rayovac batteries, reported a third-quarter loss Thursday due to tax and other accounting charges. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/spectrum-brands-posts-third-quarter-loss.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:53:29 EDT Energizer Holdings Inc. said Monday it filed a lawsuit against Spectrum Brands Inc., claiming the company's lithium batteries infringe on two of its patents. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080728/enrenergizer-files-lawsuit-against-spectrum-brands.htm Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:38:21 EDT Shares of Spectrum Brands Inc. set an all-time low on Monday, after the company said it decided to not sell its global pet-supply business because of problems getting consent from its senior lenders. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080714/spectrum-brands-sets-low-sale-of-unit-called-off.htm Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:25:34 EDT Fitch Ratings said Monday it is maintaining its ratings on Spectrum Brands Inc., following news the company will no longer sell its global pet-supply business because of problems getting consent from its senior lenders. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080714/fitch-ratings-affirms-ratings-on-spectrum-brands.htm Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:37:15 EDT Spectrum Brands Inc., which makes Remington shavers and other products, said Monday it will no longer sell its global pet-supply business because of problems getting consent from its senior lenders. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080714/spectrum-brands-terminates-sale-of-pet-supply-unit.htm Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:36:56 EDT Shares of Spectrum Brands Inc. dropped Monday after the maker of Remington shavers and other products said its senior lenders have not given consent for the company to sell its global pet-supply business. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080630/spectrum-brands-shares-fall-on-pet-supply-deal.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:07:43 EDT Spectrum Brands Inc., which makes Remington shavers and other products, said Monday its senior lenders have not yet given consent for the sale of its global pet-supply business. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080630/spectrum-brands-updates-on-sale-of-pet-business.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:51:37 EDT Shares of Spectrum Brands Inc., which makes batteries, razors and other products, dropped to new 52-week low Thursday after a BMO Capital Markets analyst downgraded the stock, saying the sale of its pet business leaves little for investors to cheer about. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080626/spectrum-brands-shares-sink-on-downgrade.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:17:41 EDT Shares of Spectrum Brands Inc., a maker of batteries, razors and other personal products, dropped Friday after an analyst said the company's sale of its global pet business is likely to dilute earnings. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080530/spectrum-brands-shares-fall-on-concerns-about-sale.htm Fri, 30 May 2008 17:08:26 EDT Fitch Ratings maintained the ratings of Spectrum Brands Inc. Wednesday after the company agreed to sell its global pet business to appliance maker Salton Inc. for $692.5 million in cash. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080521/fitch-maintains-its-ratings-for-spectrum-brands.htm Wed, 21 May 2008 13:12:45 EDT Shares of Spectrum Brands Inc. rose sharply on Wednesday after the maker of batteries, razors and other personal products said it planned to sell its global pet business for $692.5 million in cash. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080521/spectrum-rises-following-pet-business-sale.htm Wed, 21 May 2008 17:07:16 EDT Spectrum Brands Inc., which makes Rayovac batteries, Remington shavers and other products, said Wednesday it agreed to sell its global pet business to appliance maker Salton Inc. for $692.5 million in cash. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080521/spectrum-brands-sells-pet-business.htm Wed, 21 May 2008 07:37:39 EDT