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Goodwill and intangible assets
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
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Goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have an indefinite life are not amortized, but are evaluated annually for impairment as part of our annual business planning cycle in the fourth fiscal quarter, or when indicators of a potential impairment are present.
The following table sets forth goodwill by segment as of October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025:

Batteries & LightsAuto CareTotal
Balance at October 1, 2025$902.7 $148.5 $1,051.2 
Cumulative translation adjustment0.6 (0.5)0.1 
Balance at December 31, 2025$903.3 $148.0 $1,051.3 

Total intangible assets at December 31, 2025 were as follows:
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationAccumulated ImpairmentNet Carrying Amount
Trademarks and trade names$155.1 $(48.6)$— $106.5 
Customer relationships395.0 (199.9)(0.6)194.5 
Patents34.6 (23.8)— 10.8 
Proprietary technology172.5 (139.4)— 33.1 
Proprietary formulas29.2 (18.0)(5.3)5.9 
    Total Amortizable intangible assets786.4 (429.7)(5.9)350.8 
Trademarks and trade names - indefinite lived640.8 — — 640.8 
     Total Other intangible assets, net$1,427.2 $(429.7)$(5.9)$991.6 

Total intangible assets at September 30, 2025 were as follows:
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationAccumulated ImpairmentNet Carrying Amount
Trademarks and trade names$155.0 $(46.4)$— $108.6 
Customer relationships395.0 (193.3)(0.6)201.1 
Patents34.5 (23.3)— 11.2 
Proprietary technology172.5 (135.0)— 37.5 
Proprietary formulas29.2 (17.6)(5.3)6.3 
    Total Amortizable intangible assets786.2 (415.6)(5.9)364.7 
Trademarks and trade names - indefinite lived640.8 — — 640.8 
    Total Other intangible assets, net$1,427.0 $(415.6)$(5.9)$1,005.5