Terry Polistina

Applica Incorporated is a marketer and distributor of a wide range of small appliances for use in and outside the home. Through its operating subsidiary, Applica Consumer Products, Inc., Applica markets products under licensed brand names such as Black & Decker, company-owned brand names such as Littermaid, Infrawave and private label brand names, primarily in North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. The word 'Applica' is derived from the English word 'appliance' and the Latin word 'plicare.' An 'appliance' is a device or instrument, especially one operated by electricity and designed for household use. The word 'plicare' means to fold into one unified whole. That is why innovation in design, development, and marketing of home appliances is not only their primary business but the hallmark of Applica Incorporated. Applica's Black & Decker Houshold Products division designs small kitchen and garment care appliances under Black & Decker licenses and markets these products to retailers and distributors in North America and Latin America. Applica also has several other sub-brands including Toast-R-Oven, SpaceMaker, Lids Off and Gizmo. Domestically, Applica, with its line of Black & Decker labeled products, holds a No. 1 market position in several product categories, including toaster ovens and irons. Additionally, Applica manufactures the LitterMaid computerized, infrared, automatic self-cleaning cat litter box.

Salton, Inc. manufactures and markets home appliances. The company designs, markets, and distributes branded appliances under well recognized brand names such as George Foreman, Toastmaster, Breadman, Juiceman, Juicelady, White-Westinghouse, and Farberware. The firm was established in 1988 and is headquartered in Miramar, FL

Spectrum Brands, Inc. engages in the manufacture and market alkaline, zinc carbon and hearing aid batteries, herbicides, insecticides and repellants and specialty pet supplies. It operates through the following segments: Global batteries and Appliance; Global Pet Supplies; and Home and Garden. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Middleton, WI.

Russell Hobbs, Inc. used to distribute household appliances. It used market and distribute branded small household appliances such as pet and pest, water and personal care products. The firm used to have a portfolio of well recognized brand names, including Black & Decker, George Foreman , Russell Hobbs , LitterMaid, Farberware, Juiceman, Breadman and Toastmaster. The company was founded in 1943 and headquartered in Miramar, FL.

Spectrum Brands Legacy, Inc. engages in the manufacture, market, and distribution of consumer products. It operates through the following segments: Global Batteries and Appliances, Global Pet Supplies, Home and Garden, Hardware and Home Improvement and Global Auto Care. The GBA segment includes consumer batteries; electric shaving and grooming; electric personal care; and small appliances primarily in the kitchen and home product categories. The PET segment comprises dog, cat, and small animal food and treats; and aquariums and aquatic health supplies. The H&G segment involves in home and garden and insect control business. The HHI segment offers residential locksets and builders hardware, and as plumbing products. The GBA sells products to big box auto, auto specialty retail, mass retailers, food and drug retailers, and convenience retailers. The company was founded on February 5, 2010 and is headquartered in Middleton, WI.

Applica Consumer Products, Inc. manufactures and distributes household appliances. It distributes small household appliances such as toaster ovens, hair dryers, irons, coffee makers, and automatic cat litter boxes. The firm markets products under Black & Decker, Windmere, Toast-R-Oven, SpaceMaker, Lids Off, Gizmo, and LitterMaid brands. The company is headquartered in Miramar, FL.

Pawnee Energy Ltd. engages in the exploration of oil and natural gas. The company was founded by Richard Jay Groden on January 17, 2007 and is headquartered in Adelaide, Australia.