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 (Date of earliest event reported): May 9, 2017
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HRG GROUP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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1-4219
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74-1339132
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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450 Park Avenue, 29th Floor
New York, New York 10022
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 906-8555
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On May 9, 2017, Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (“SPB”), a majority owned subsidiary of HRG Group, Inc., announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (“Spectrum Brands”), is launching a transaction which, if successful, would increase its U.S dollar denominated term loan facility from $1.0 billion to $1.25 billion but would otherwise maintain the existing terms of the facility. Spectrum Brands expects to close this transaction in May of 2017.
Interested parties should read public filings and other announcements by SPB for more information regarding the foregoing matters.
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.
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HRG GROUP, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Ehsan Zargar
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Name:
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Ehsan Zargar
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Title:
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Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
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Dated: May 9, 2017