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Who owns Rayovac?

Rayovac is owned by Energizer Holdings (the United States, NYSE: ENR), which acquired the brand on 2 January 2019 from Spectrum Brands.[1][1] Before Energizer Holdings, Rayovac was owned by Spectrum Brands from 2005 to 2019.[1]

Key facts

Current owner
Energizer Holdings, Inc. verified
Owned since
· deal details
Acquisition price
$2 billion (enterprise value)
Previous owner
Spectrum Brands (2005–2019)
Owner HQ
🇺🇸 United States, St. Louis, Missouri
Origin
🇺🇸 United States, Madison, Wisconsin
Founded
1906
Category
Home careHousehold goods & storageBatteries & lighting
Parent ticker
NYSE: ENR
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Rayovac

Rayovac was founded in Wisconsin in 1906 and is the largest hearing aid battery brand in the world alongside its general purpose cells. Energizer acquired it from Spectrum Brands in 2019 for about $2 billion.

Ownership timeline of Rayovac

Owners of Rayovac from 2005 to 2026 Spectrum Brands 2005–2019; Energizer Holdings 2019–present Spectrum Brands Energizer Holdings 20052010201520202025
  1. 2005 – 2019 Spectrum Brands sold 2 January 2019 [1] verified
  2. 2019 – present Energizer Holdings acquired 2 January 2019 [1][1] verified

Where Rayovac sits in Energizer Holdings

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

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Deals involving Rayovac

Divestiture closed

Energizer Holdings acquires Rayovac and Varta

Energizer bought the Rayovac and Varta consumer battery businesses from Spectrum Brands, consolidating three of the largest battery brands in North America and Europe under one owner. European regulators required Energizer to divest the Varta business in several markets before clearing the deal.

Value
$2bn
Regulatory
None recorded

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Rayovac?

The parent company of Rayovac is Energizer Holdings, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.

Is Rayovac American?

Yes. Rayovac originated in the United States in 1906 and its owner, Energizer Holdings, is also headquartered in the United States.

When did Energizer Holdings buy Rayovac?

Energizer Holdings completed its acquisition of Rayovac on 2 January 2019, after announcing the deal on 15 January 2018.

Who owned Rayovac before Energizer Holdings?

Before Energizer Holdings, Rayovac was owned by Spectrum Brands from 2005 until 2019.

Is Rayovac still owned by Energizer Holdings?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Rayovac is still owned by Energizer Holdings. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Energizer Holdings, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2025-11-18 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 18 November 2025; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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