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INFORMATION FOR INVESTORS
Rayovac Corporation and Subsidiaries
Common Stock Information
Our common stock, $0.01 par value per share (the “Common Stock”), is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) under the symbol
“ROV.” The Common Stock commenced public trading on November 21, 1997. As of November 30, 2002, there were approximately 279 holders of
record of Common Stock based upon data provided by the transfer agent for the Common Stock. The following table sets forth the reported high and
low prices per share of the Common Stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange Composite Transaction Tape for the fiscal periods indicated:
High Low
Fiscal 2002
Quarter ended December 30, 2001 $18.05 $13.60
Quarter ended March 31, 2002 $17.93 $12.81
Quarter ended June 30, 2002 $19.10 $14.80
Quarter ended September 30, 2002 $18.52 $11.75
Fiscal 2001
Quarter ended December 31, 2000 $18.81 $11.69
Quarter ended April 1, 2001 $20.78 $13.63
Quarter ended July 1, 2001 $25.25 $16.93
Quarter ended September 30, 2001 $23.50 $12.60
We have not declared or paid and do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future, but intend to retain any future earnings for
reinvestment in our business. In addition, the terms of our credit facility restrict our ability to pay dividends to our shareholders. Any future
determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will be dependent upon our financial condition, results of
operations, capital requirements, contractual restrictions and such other factors as the Board of Directors deems relevant.
Shareholder Information
The Annual Report is a principal means of communicating Rayovac’s business strategies and financial performance to its shareholders. Rayovac’s 2002
Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, provides certain additional information.
Rayovac’s Investor Relations Department is responsible for shareholder communications and welcomes shareholder inquiries about Rayovac, either by
telephone or in writing.
Mellon Investor Services is Rayovac’s stock transfer agent and registrar and maintains shareholder records. Shareholders needing information about
account records, stock certificates, change of address and dividend payments should contact: Mellon Investor Services LLC, 85 Challenger Road,
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660, 1-888-213-0965, http://www.melloninvestor.com.
The Annual Report and filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission can be obtained upon request to Mellon Investor Services or:
Investor Relations, Attention: John Daggett, Rayovac Corporation, P.O. Box 44960, Madison, WI 53744-4960, 608-275-4912.
General Corporate Communications
For general information about Rayovac, and its products, write or call: Corporate Communications, Rayovac Corporation, P.O. Box 44960, Madison,
WI 53744-4960, 608-275-4414.
Visit Rayovac on the World Wide Web:www.rayovac.com.