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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-18-037035
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		6
FILED AS OF DATE:		20180209
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20180209
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20180209

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NEWELL BRANDS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000814453
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	PLASTICS PRODUCTS, NEC [3089]
		IRS NUMBER:				363514169
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-09608
		FILM NUMBER:		18587598

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		221 RIVER STREET
		CITY:			HOBOKEN
		STATE:			NJ
		ZIP:			07030
		BUSINESS PHONE:		770.418.7000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		221 RIVER STREET
		CITY:			HOBOKEN
		STATE:			NJ
		ZIP:			07030

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	NEWELL RUBBERMAID INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19990329

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	NEWELL CO
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	NEW NEWELL CO
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19870713
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<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P>
<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:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Current
Report </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Pursuant to Section 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): February&nbsp;8, 2018 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>NEWELL BRANDS INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">1-9608</FONT></B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">36-3514169</FONT></B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(State or Other Jurisdiction</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of Incorporation)</B></P></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>221 River Street </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Address of principal executive offices including zip code) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(201) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">610-6600</FONT> </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Check the appropriate box below if the Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of
the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</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
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">240.14d-2(b))</FONT> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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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; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as
defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (&#167;230.405 of this chapter) or Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12b-2</FONT> of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(&#167;240.12b-2</FONT> of
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>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or
revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section&nbsp;13(a) of the Exchange Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744; </P> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>Other Events. </B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On February&nbsp;9, 2018, Newell Brands Inc. (the &#147;Company&#148;)
issued a press release announcing that it had received a notice on February&nbsp;8, 2018 from Starboard Value and Opportunity Master Fund Ltd. (&#147;Starboard&#148;) of Starboard&#146;s intention to nominate 10 individuals to the Company&#146;s
Board of Directors at the Company&#146;s 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. A copy of the Company&#146;s press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Newell Brands Confirms Receipt of Starboard Value&#146;s Director Nominations </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>HOBOKEN, NJ &#150; February</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;9, 2018</B> &#150; Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL) today confirmed that it has received notice from Starboard
Value and Opportunity Master Fund Ltd. of its intention to nominate 10 candidates to stand for election to the Newell Brands Board of Directors at the company&#146;s 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The company issued the following statement: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Newell Brands has
a diverse, experienced Board that is committed to acting in the best interests of the company and all shareholders. Newell&#146;s Board comprises nine highly qualified and experienced directors, eight of whom are independent and all of whom are
seasoned leaders. The entire Newell Board is actively engaged and has a broad range of valuable perspectives. They bring experience in global leadership, supply chain management, finance, marketing, global brand management, product development,
internet and mobile media business, consumer, retail and industrial markets, manufacturing and other areas critical to Newell Brands&#146; business. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
Newell Board recognizes the importance of having the right mix of skills, expertise and experience and is committed to continuously reviewing its capabilities and ongoing refreshment on behalf of shareholders. Furthermore, the Board has a process in
place for regularly evaluating prospective directors. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Newell Board and management team continue to take decisive action to deliver strong financial
and operational performance and are committed to achieving Newell Brands&#146; transformation objectives. Since beginning its post-acquisition transformation, the company has refined its business strategy and remains on track to continue this
progress through 2021, emerging with the scale, capabilities and financial profile to outgrow and outperform the competition. Over the past two years, progress includes: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Explore strategic options for its industrial, commercial and smaller consumer assets, including Waddington, Process Solutions, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Mapa, Rawlings, Goody, Rubbermaid Outdoor, Closet, and
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Reduce the manufacturing, warehouse and customer footprint of the company by approximately 50&nbsp;percent, creating a simpler and more focused operation </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Use approximately two thirds of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">after-tax</FONT> proceeds from potential divestitures to reduce leverage to less than 3x, with remaining proceeds and cash flow from operations to be used
to return capital to shareholders, including through share repurchases and the continuation of a $0.23 per share quarterly dividend </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Newell
Brands regularly reviews a wide range of options regarding its businesses and is confident in the strength of its business plan and in management&#146;s ability to execute. The company remains committed to enhancing value for all shareholders and
intends to continue to take decisive actions that it believes will enable the company to achieve this objective. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Newell Brands&#146; shareholders are not
required to take any action at this time. Newell&#146;s Board and its Nominating/Governance Committee intend to review any validly submitted proposed director nominees in accordance with the company&#146;s restated certificate of incorporation, <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">by-laws</FONT> and corporate governance guidelines. The Board intends to present its recommendation regarding any director nominees in Newell Brands&#146; definitive proxy statement and other materials, to be filed with
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (&#147;SEC&#148;) and mailed in due course. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Goldman Sachs&nbsp;&amp; Co. is acting as financial advisor to
Newell Brands and Jones Day is acting as legal counsel. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>About Newell Brands </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>, Sharpie<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>, Dymo<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>, EXPO<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>,
Parker<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>, Elmer&#146;s<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>, Coleman<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>, Jostens<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>, Marmot<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>, Rawlings<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>,
Oster<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>, Sunbeam<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>, FoodSaver<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>, Mr.&nbsp;Coffee<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>, Rubbermaid Commercial Products<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>, Graco<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>, Baby Jogger<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>, NUK<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>, Calphalon<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>,
Rubbermaid<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>, Contigo<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>, First Alert<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>, Waddington and Yankee Candle<SUP
STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&reg;</SUP>. For hundreds of millions of consumers, Newell Brands makes life better every day, where they live, learn, work and play. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This press release and additional information about Newell Brands are available on the company&#146;s website, www.newellbrands.com. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Additional Information </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In connection with Newell&#146;s
2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Newell will file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and mail to the shareholders of record entitled to vote at the 2018 Annual Meeting a definitive proxy statement and other documents, including a
WHITE proxy card. SHAREHOLDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND ALL OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS WHEN FILED </P>
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WITH THE SEC AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THOSE DOCUMENTS WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. When filed with the SEC, the definitive proxy statement and WHITE proxy card will also be
mailed to shareholders of record. Investors and other interested parties will be able to obtain the documents free of charge at the SEC&#146;s website, www.sec.gov, or from Newell at its website, www.newellbrands.com, or through a request in writing
sent to Newell at 221 River Street, Hoboken, New Jersey, 07030, Attention: General Counsel </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Participants in Solicitation </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the 2018 Annual
Meeting. Certain information concerning certain of these participants is set forth in the Company&#146;s definitive proxy statement, dated March&nbsp;30, 2017, for its 2017 annual meeting of shareholders as filed with the SEC on Schedule 14A and the
Company&#146;s Current Reports, dated August&nbsp;24, 2017 and January&nbsp;21, 2018, as filed with the SEC on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K.</FONT> Additional information regarding the interests of these participants in the solicitation
of proxies in respect of the 2018 Annual Meeting and other relevant materials will be filed with the SEC when they become available. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Caution
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performance, business prospects, growth, operating strategies and similar matters, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. These statements
generally can be identified by the use of words such as &#147;intend,&#148; &#147;anticipate,&#148; &#147;believe,&#148; &#147;estimate,&#148; &#147;project,&#148; &#147;target,&#148; &#147;plan,&#148; &#147;expect,&#148; &#147;will,&#148;
&#147;should,&#148; &#147;would&#148; or similar statements. The Company cautions that forward-looking statements are not guarantees because there are inherent difficulties in predicting future results. In addition, there are no assurances that the
Company will complete any or all of the potential transactions, and other initiatives referenced in this letter. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">February&nbsp;9, 2018 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Colleagues, </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As you may have seen, this morning we issued a
press release stating that Starboard Value and Opportunity Master Fund Ltd., one of our investors, had expressed its views regarding our Board of Directors and leadership of the company. You can find a copy of the press release on our <U>external
website</U>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We&#146;re committed to acting in the best interests of all of our stakeholders, including our employees and shareholders, and are confident
that Newell Brands is well positioned for continued growth and value creation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As you know, we recently announced a transformative set of changes for our
company that we expect to unlock the full potential of our brands. We&#146;re doubling down on the businesses that best fit our focus on consumer brands, innovation and eCommerce. As a result, we intend to become an $11&nbsp;billion portfolio of
powerhouse consumer brands &#150; dramatically simplifying our operations in the process. We believe in the strength of our strategy and are confident that Newell will emerge a stronger, simpler and faster company better positioned to compete in a
dynamic market. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">You&#146;re likely to see more media coverage about our company in the coming weeks. It&#146;s important not to get distracted by the
headlines. Today and every day, we&#146;re focused on our strategy and transformation. We&#146;re on the right path and this outside noise is temporary. I&#146;m proud of the significant progress we&#146;re making and we must continue to keep up the
great work. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As always, it&#146;s important for us to speak with one voice. If you receive any inquiries from the media, analysts, investors or other
third parties, please forward them to <U>Nancy O&#146;Donnell</U>, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications or <U>Michael&nbsp;Sinatra</U>, Director, External Communications. If you have questions, contact <U>Beth
Stellato</U>, Director, Corporate Communications. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Thank you for your hard work and commitment to Newell Brands and our shareholders, customers and
consumers. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Sincerely, </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In connection with Newell&#146;s 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Newell will file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#147;SEC&#148;)
and mail to the shareholders of record entitled to vote at the 2018 Annual Meeting a definitive proxy statement and other documents, including a WHITE proxy card. SHAREHOLDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND ALL OTHER RELEVANT
DOCUMENTS WHEN FILED WITH THE SEC AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THOSE DOCUMENTS WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. When filed with the SEC, the definitive proxy statement and WHITE proxy card will also be mailed to shareholders of record.
Investors and other interested parties will be able to obtain the documents free of charge at the SEC&#146;s website, <U>www.sec.gov</U>, or from Newell at its website, <U>www.newellbrands.com</U>, or through a request in writing sent to Newell at
221 River Street, Hoboken, New Jersey, 07030, Attention: General Counsel. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Participants in Solicitation </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the 2018 Annual
Meeting. Certain information concerning certain of these participants is set forth in the Company&#146;s definitive proxy statement, dated March&nbsp;30, 2017, for its 2017 annual meeting of shareholders as filed with the SEC on Schedule 14A and the
Company&#146;s Current Reports, dated August&nbsp;24, 2017 and January&nbsp;21, 2018, as filed with the SEC on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K.</FONT> Additional information regarding the interests of these participants in the solicitation
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