Helen of Troy Confirms Rejection of Unsolicited, Non-Binding Proposal from Spectrum Brands and Oaktree Capital Management
Helen of Troy's board unanimously rejected an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Empower Brands — owned by Spectrum Brands and Oaktree Capital — to acquire the company for $37.00 per share in cash. The Board determined the proposal substantially undervalues the company, noting HELE stock has gained 67.5% fiscal year-to-date versus 10.0% for the S&P 500, and that Empower refused a customary NDA to conduct diligence. Management pointed to its three-phase strategic roadmap under new CEO G. Scott Uzzell, targeting mid-to-high-teens Adjusted EPS growth, ~75% free cash flow conversion by year five, and ~$10 FCF per share, while debt has fallen $244 million to $673 million over 18 months.
Key figures
- Deal Value Usd
- 0
- Total debt
- $673 million
- Sp500 ytd gain
- 10.0%
- Stock price ytd gain
- 67.5%
- Offer price per share
- 37
- Debt reduction 18 months
- $244 million
- Target fcf per share year5
- approximately $10
- Tariff refund reinvestment
- $66.5-$70.5 million
- Target fcf conversion year5
- 75%
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