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Energizer Holdings , Inc. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 9 , 2021 Energizer Holdings , Inc. 533 Maryville University Dr. St. Louis , MO 63141 Energizer Holdings , Inc. Announces Fiscal 2021 Third Quarter Results Strong top - line auto care growth globally resulted in reported Net sales of $ 721.8 million , up 9.7 % with organic growth of 5.8 % .¹ JacquelineE.Burwitz@energizer.com Earnings per share of $ 0.24 , inclusive of a $ 0.27 per share loss on extinguishment from debt refinancing , and Adjusted earnings per share of $ 0.74 for the third quarter , up 48 % compared to the prior year . " Net sales - FY'20 Organic Impact of FY 2021 Acquisitions Change in Argentina Impact of currency Net sales - FY'21 Company Contact Jacqueline Burwitz Investor Relations 314-985-2169 Increasing full year outlook for Net sales growth to 8 % to 9 % and reaffirming outlook for Adjusted earnings per share of $ 3.30 to $ 3.50 and Adjusted EBITDA of $ 620 to $ 640 million.¹ Intends to enter into a $ 75 million accelerated share repurchase program in the fourth fiscal quarter . St. Louis - August 9 , 2021 - Energizer Holdings , Inc. ( NYSE : ENR ) today announced results for the third fiscal quarter ended June 30 , 2021 . $ Organic Net sales increased 5.8 % , or $ 38.3 million , due to the following items : " In our third quarter , we delivered nearly 10 % Net sales growth and nearly 50 % Adjusted earnings per share growth behind strong auto care results , solid execution across our business , and the benefits of synergies and reduced interest expense , " said Mark Lavigne , Chief Executive Officer . " Like other organizations , we are facing cost pressures and supply chain disruptions , but our team has taken the right steps to ensure we are able to serve customers and consumers . The strength of our brands , the breadth of our portfolio , and the resilience of this organization in the face of the continuing pandemic position us well for success as we look forward . " Top - Line Performance For the quarter , elevated auto care demand in both geographical segments resulted in strong Net sales of $ 721.8 million compared to $ 658.0 million in the prior year period . Third Quarter 658.0 38.3 4.9 1.9 18.7 721.8 % Chg 5.8 % 0.7 % 0.3 % 2.9 % 9.7 % Increased year over year volumes globally contributed approximately 3.0 % , primarily driven by elevated demand and timing of orders in our auto care business ; New distribution , predominately in North America , contributed approximately 1.8 % ; and Favorable pricing contributed approximately 1 % . 1 ) See Press Release attachments and supplemental schedules for additional information , including the GAAP and Non - GAAP reconciliations .