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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-17-366254
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20171208
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20171211
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20171211

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001519751
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	GEN BUILDING CONTRACTORS - RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS [1520]
		IRS NUMBER:				621411546
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-35166
		FILM NUMBER:		171249572

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		520 LAKE COOK ROAD
		CITY:			DEERFIELD
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60015
		BUSINESS PHONE:		847-484-4400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		520 LAKE COOK ROAD
		CITY:			DEERFIELD
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60015

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Fortune Brands Home & Security LLC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20110503
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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REPORT </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Pursuant to Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 8, 2017 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Fortune Brands Home&nbsp;&amp; Security, Inc. </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">1-35166</FONT></B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">62-1411546</FONT></B></TD></TR>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>520 Lake Cook Road </B></P>
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appropriate box below if the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Form&nbsp;8-K</FONT> filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Soliciting material pursuant to Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">14a-12</FONT> under the Exchange Act (17 CFR <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">240.14a-12)</FONT> </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-commencement</FONT> communications pursuant to Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">14d-2(b)</FONT> under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-commencement</FONT> communications pursuant to Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">13e-4(c)</FONT> under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">240.13e-4(c))</FONT> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth
company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (&#167;230.405 of this chapter) or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Rule&nbsp;12b-2&nbsp;of</FONT> the Securities Exchange Act of
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">1934&nbsp;(&#167;240.12b-2&nbsp;of</FONT> this chapter). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Emerging growth company&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744; </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Exhibit 99.1 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">INVESTOR AND MEDIA CONTACT:</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Kaveh Bakhtiari </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">847-484-4573</FONT></FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Kaveh.Bakhtiari@fbhs.com </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORTUNE BRANDS
INCREASES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>AND ANNOUNCES $250 MILLION SHARE REPURCHASE AUTHORIZATION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>DEERFIELD, Ill.</B> &#150; December&nbsp;11, 2017 &#150; Fortune Brands Home&nbsp;&amp; Security, Inc. (NYSE: FBHS), an industry-leading home and security
products company, today announced that on Friday, December&nbsp;8, 2017, its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share. The dividend is payable on March&nbsp;14, 2018, to stockholders of record as of the close
of business on February&nbsp;23, 2018. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The 11&nbsp;percent increase in the quarterly dividend, from $0.18 to $0.20, represents the fifth consecutive year
the Company has had a double digit increase in its dividend rate. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On December&nbsp;8, Fortune Brands&#146; Board of Directors also authorized the
repurchase of up to $250&nbsp;million of shares of the Company&#146;s common stock over the next two years on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions in accordance with applicable securities laws.&nbsp;The purchases, if made, will
occur from time to time depending on market conditions.&nbsp;The Company has approximately $300&nbsp;million existing from a prior authorization that expires February&nbsp;28, 2019, bringing the total share repurchase authorization to approximately
$550&nbsp;million. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The dividend, dividend increase and share repurchase authorization represent the Board&#146;s continued confidence in the
Company&#146;s long-term cash flow potential and its support of the Company&#146;s broader strategy for utilizing free cash flow to build shareholder value. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;In addition to organic growth, we use our strong cash flow and balance sheet to drive incremental shareholder value by investing in Fortune Brands&#146;
businesses, pursuing accretive acquisitions, and returning cash to shareholders,&#148; said Chris Klein, chief executive officer, Fortune Brands Home&nbsp;&amp; Security. &#147;Our increased dividend rate and new share repurchase authorization
demonstrate our continued commitment to driving incremental shareholder value.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The newly announced share repurchase authorization does not obligate
the Company to repurchase any dollar amount or number of shares of common stock.&nbsp;This authorization is in effect until December&nbsp;8, 2019, and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. </P>

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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Fortune Brands Home&nbsp;&amp; Security, Inc. (NYSE: FBHS), headquartered in Deerfield, Ill., creates products and services that fulfill the dreams of
homeowners and help people feel more secure. The Company&#146;s four operating segments are Cabinets, Plumbing, Doors and Security. Its trusted brands include more than a dozen core brands under MasterBrand Cabinets;<B> </B>Moen, Perrin&nbsp;&amp;
Rowe, Riobel, ROHL, Shaws and Victoria + Albert under the Global Plumbing Group (GPG); <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Therma-Tru</FONT> entry door systems; and Master Lock and SentrySafe security products under The Master Lock Company. Fortune
Brands holds market leadership positions in all of its segments. Fortune Brands is part of the S&amp;P 500 Index.&nbsp;For more information, please visit <U>www.FBHS.com</U>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This press release contains certain &#147;forward-looking statements&#148; regarding business strategies, and other matters. Future or conditional verbs such
as &#147;believe,&#148; &#147;will,&#148; &#147;can&#148; and &#147;may&#148; are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. Where, in any forward-looking statement, we express an expectation or belief as to future results or
events, such expectation or belief is based on the current plans and expectations of our management. Although we believe that these statements are based on reasonable assumptions, they are subject to numerous factors, risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual outcomes and results to be materially different from those indicated in such statements. Our actual results could differ materially from the results contemplated by these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors,
including but not limited to: the factors discussed in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> for the year ended December&nbsp;31, 2016, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
forward-looking statements included in this release are made as of the date hereof, and except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update, amend or clarify any forward-looking statements to reflect events, new information or
circumstances occurring after the date hereof. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Source: Fortune Brands Home&nbsp;&amp; Security, Inc. </P>
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