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Debt
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Debt [Abstract]  
Debt
 
(12)  Debt
 
The Company’s consolidated debt consists of the following:
 
                                 
    September 30, 2011     September 30, 2010  
    Amount     Rate     Amount     Rate  
 
HGI:
                               
10.625% Senior Secured Notes, due November 15, 2015
  $ 500,000       10.625 %   $        
Spectrum Brands:
                               
Term loan, due June 17, 2016
    525,237       5.1 %     750,000       8.1 %
9.5% Senior Secured Notes, due June 15, 2018
    750,000       9.5 %     750,000       9.5 %
12% Notes, due August 28, 2019
    245,031       12.0 %     245,031       12.0 %
ABL Revolving Credit Facility, expiring April 21, 2016
          2.5 %           4.1 %
Other notes and obligations
    19,333       10.5 %     13,605       10.8 %
Capitalized lease obligations
    24,911       6.2 %     11,755       5.2 %
                                 
      2,064,512               1,770,391          
Original issuance discounts on debt, net
    (15,732 )             (26,624 )        
Less current maturities
    16,090               20,710          
                                 
Long-term debt — Consumer Products and Other
  $ 2,032,690             $ 1,723,057          
                                 
FGL:
                               
Note payable — Insurance
  $ 95,000             $          
                                 
 
Aggregate scheduled maturities of debt as of September 30, 2011 are as follows:
 
         
    Scheduled
Fiscal Year   Maturities
 
2012
  $ 111,090  
2013
    14,347  
2014
    8,792  
2015
    8,376  
2016
    1,005,974  
Thereafter
    1,010,933  
         
    $ 2,159,512  
         
 
Aggregate capitalized lease obligations included in the amounts above are payable in installments of $2,645 in 2012, $2,208 in 2013, $1,671 in 2014, $1,255 in 2015, $1,230 in 2016 and $15,902 thereafter.
 
HGI
 
On November 15, 2010 and June 28, 2011, HGI issued $350,000 and $150,000, respectively, or $500,000 aggregate principal amount of 10.625% Senior Secured Notes due November 15, 2015 (“10.625% Notes”). The 10.625% Notes were sold only to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and to certain persons in offshore transactions in reliance on Regulation S, but were subsequently registered under the Securities Act. The 10.625% Notes were issued at an aggregate price equal to 99.311% of the principal amount thereof, with a net original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,445. Interest on the 10.625% Notes is payable semi-annually, commencing on May 15, 2011 and ending November 15, 2015. The 10.625% Notes are collateralized with a first priority lien on substantially all of the assets directly held by HGI, including stock in its subsidiaries (with the exception of Zap.Com, but including Spectrum Brands, Harbinger F&G, LLC (“HFG”), the wholly-owned parent of FGL, and HGI Funding) and HGI’s directly held cash and investment securities.
 
HGI has the option to redeem the 10.625% Notes prior to May 15, 2013 at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus a make-whole premium and accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. At any time on or after May 15, 2013, HGI may redeem some or all of the 10.625% Notes at certain fixed redemption prices expressed as percentages of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. At any time prior to November 15, 2013, HGI may redeem up to 35% of the original aggregate principal amount of the 10.625% Notes with net cash proceeds received by HGI from certain equity offerings at a price equal to 110.625% of the principal amount of the 10.625% Notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption, provided that redemption occurs within 90 days of the closing date of such equity offering, and at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the 10.625% Notes remains outstanding immediately thereafter.
 
The indenture governing the 10.625% Notes contains covenants limiting, among other things, and subject to certain qualifications and exceptions, the ability of HGI, and, in certain cases, HGI’s subsidiaries, to incur additional indebtedness; create liens; engage in sale-leaseback transactions; pay dividends or make distributions in respect of capital stock; make certain restricted payments; sell assets; engage in certain transactions with affiliates; or consolidate or merge with, or sell substantially all of its assets to, another person. HGI is also required to maintain compliance with certain financial tests, including minimum liquidity and collateral coverage ratios that are based on the fair market value of the assets held directly by HGI, including our equity interests in Spectrum Brands and our other subsidiaries such as HFG and HGI Funding. At September 30, 2011, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the 10.625% Notes.
 
HGI incurred $16,200 of costs in connection with its issuance of the 10.625% Notes. These costs are classified as “Deferred charges and other assets” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2011 and, along with the OID, are being amortized to interest expense utilizing the effective interest method over the term of the 10.625% Notes.
 
Spectrum Brands
 
In connection with the SB/RH Merger, on June 16, 2010, Spectrum Brands (i) entered into a new senior secured term loan pursuant to a new senior credit agreement consisting of a $750,000 U.S. dollar term subsequently refinanced in February 2011 (the “Term Loan”), (ii) issued $750,000 in aggregate principal amount of 9.5% Senior Secured Notes due June 15, 2018 (the “9.5% Notes”) and (iii) entered into a $300,000 U.S. Dollar asset based revolving loan facility (the “ABL Revolving Credit Facility”). The proceeds from such financings were used to repay Spectrum Brands’ then-existing senior term credit facility (the “Prior Term Facility”) and Spectrum Brands’ then-existing asset based revolving loan facility, to pay fees and expenses in connection with the refinancing and for general corporate purposes.
 
The 9.5% Notes and 12% Notes were issued by SBI. SB/RH Holdings, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spectrum Brands, and the wholly owned domestic subsidiaries of SBI are the guarantors under the 9.5% Notes. The wholly owned domestic subsidiaries of SBI are the guarantors under the 12% Notes. Spectrum Brands is not an issuer or guarantor of the 9.5% Notes or the 12% Notes. Spectrum Brands is also not a borrower or guarantor under the SBI term loan or the ABL Revolving Credit Facility. SBI is the borrower under the Term Loan and its wholly owned domestic subsidiaries along with SB/RH Holdings, LLC are the guarantors under that facility. SBI and its wholly owned domestic subsidiaries are the borrowers under the ABL Revolving Credit Facility and SB/RH Holdings, LLC is a guarantor of that facility.
 
Senior Term Credit Facility
 
On February 1, 2011, Spectrum Brands completed the refinancing of its term loan facility, which was initially established in connection with the SB/RH Merger, and at February 1, 2011, had an aggregate amount outstanding of $680,000, with an amended and restated credit agreement (together with the amended ABL Revolving Credit Facility, the “Senior Credit Facilities”) at a lower interest rate. The Term Loan was issued at par and has a maturity date of June 17, 2016. Subject to certain mandatory prepayment events, the Term Loan is subject to repayment according to a scheduled amortization, with the final payment of all amounts outstanding, plus accrued and unpaid interest, due at maturity. Among other things, the Term Loan provides for interest at a rate per annum equal to, at Spectrum Brands’ option, the LIBO rate (adjusted for statutory reserves) subject to a 1.00% floor plus a margin equal to 4.00%, or an alternate base rate plus a margin equal to 3.00%.
 
The Term Loan contains financial covenants with respect to debt, including, but not limited to, a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio, which covenants, pursuant to their terms, become more restrictive over time. In addition, the Term Loan contains customary restrictive covenants, including, but not limited to, restrictions on Spectrum Brands’ ability to incur additional indebtedness, create liens, make investments or specified payments, give guarantees, pay dividends, make capital expenditures and merge or acquire or sell assets. Pursuant to a guarantee and collateral agreement, SBI and its domestic subsidiaries have guaranteed their respective obligations under the Term Loan and related loan documents and have pledged substantially all of their respective assets to secure such obligations. The Term Loan also provides for customary events of default, including payment defaults and cross-defaults on other material indebtedness.
 
In connection with voluntary prepayments of $220,000 of term debt and the refinancing of the Term Loan, during Fiscal 2011, Spectrum Brands recorded charges to interest expense aggregating $37,544, consisting of (i) the accelerated amortization of debt issuance costs and original issue discount totaling $31,891 and (ii) prepayment penalties of $5,653. Spectrum Brands incurred $10,545 of fees in connection with the Term Loan, which are classified as “Deferred charges and other assets” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2011 and are being amortized to interest expense utilizing the effective interest method over the term of the Term Loan.
 
9.5% Notes
 
Spectrum Brands may redeem all or a part of the 9.5% Notes, upon not less than 30 or more than 60 days notice at specified redemption prices. Further, the indenture governing the 9.5% Notes (the “2018 Indenture”) requires Spectrum Brands to make an offer, in cash, to repurchase all or a portion of the applicable outstanding notes for a specified redemption price, including a redemption premium, upon the occurrence of a change of control of Spectrum Brands, as defined in such indenture.
 
The 2018 Indenture contains customary covenants that limit, among other things, the incurrence of additional indebtedness, payment of dividends on or redemption or repurchase of equity interests, the making of certain investments, expansion into unrelated businesses, creation of liens on assets, merger or consolidation with another company, transfer or sale of all or substantially all assets, and transactions with affiliates.
 
In addition, the 2018 Indenture provides for customary events of default, including failure to make required payments, failure to comply with certain agreements or covenants, failure to make payments on or acceleration of certain other indebtedness, and certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency. Events of default under the 2018 Indenture arising from certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency will automatically cause the acceleration of the amounts due under the 9.5% Notes. If any other event of default under the 2018 Indenture occurs and is continuing, the trustee for the 2018 Indenture or the registered holders of at least 25% in the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the 9.5% Notes may declare the acceleration of the amounts due under those notes.
 
The 9.5% Notes were issued at a 1.37% discount and were recorded net of the $10,245 amount incurred. The discount is being amortized as an adjustment to the carrying value of principal with a corresponding charge to interest expense over the remaining life of the 9.5% Notes. During Fiscal 2010, Spectrum Brands recorded $20,823 of fees in connection with the issuance of the 9.5% Notes. The fees are classified as “Deferred charges and other assets” within the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets and are being amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the remaining term of the 9.5% Notes.
 
12% Notes
 
On August 28, 2009, in connection with emergence from the voluntary reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, Spectrum Brands issued $218,076 in aggregate principal amount of 12% Notes maturing August 28, 2019. Semiannually, at its option, Spectrum Brands may elect to pay interest on the 12% Notes in cash or as payment in kind, or “PIK”. PIK interest is added to principal upon the relevant semi-annual interest payment date. Under the Prior Term Facility, Spectrum Brands agreed to make interest payments on the 12% Notes through PIK for the first three semi-annual interest payment periods following the Effective Date. As a result of the refinancing of the Prior Term Facility Spectrum Brands is no longer required to make interest payments as payment in kind after the semi-annual interest payment date of August 28, 2010. At both September 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010, Spectrum Brands had outstanding principal of $245,031, under the 12% Notes, including PIK interest of $26,955 that was added to principal during Fiscal 2010.
 
Spectrum Brands may redeem all or a part of the 12% Notes, upon not less than 30 or more than 60 days notice, beginning August 28, 2012 at specified redemption prices. Further, the indenture governing the 12% Notes (the “2019 Indenture”) requires Spectrum Brands to make an offer, in cash, to repurchase all or a portion of the applicable outstanding notes for a specified redemption price, including a redemption premium, upon the occurrence of a change of control of Spectrum Brands, as defined in such indenture.
 
The 2019 Indenture contains customary covenants that limit, among other things, the incurrence of additional indebtedness, payment of dividends on or redemption or repurchase of equity interests, the making of certain investments, expansion into unrelated businesses, creation of liens on assets, merger or consolidation with another company, transfer or sale of all or substantially all assets, and transactions with affiliates of Spectrum Brands.
 
In addition, the 2019 Indenture provides for customary events of default, including failure to make required payments, failure to comply with certain agreements or covenants, failure to make payments on acceleration of certain other indebtedness, and certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency. Events of default under the 2019 Indenture arising from certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency will automatically cause the acceleration of the amounts due under the 12% Notes. If any other event of default under the 2019 Indenture occurs and is continuing, the trustee for the 2019 Indenture or the registered holders of at least 25% in the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the 12% Notes may declare the acceleration of the amounts due under those notes.
 
In connection with the SB/RH Merger, Spectrum Brands obtained the consent of the note holders to certain amendments to the 2019 Indenture (the “Supplemental Indenture”). The Supplemental Indenture became effective upon the closing of the SB/RH Merger. Among other things, the Supplemental Indenture amended the definition of change in control to exclude the Principal Stockholders and increased Spectrum Brands’ ability to incur indebtedness up to $1,850,000.
 
During Fiscal 2010, Spectrum Brands recorded $2,966 of fees in connection with the consent. The fees are classified as “Deferred charges and other assets” within the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets and are being amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the remaining term of the 12% Notes effective with the closing of the SB/RH Merger.
 
ABL Revolving Credit Facility
 
On April 21, 2011, Spectrum Brands amended the ABL Revolving Credit Facility. The amended facility carries an interest rate, at Spectrum Brand’s option, which is subject to change based on availability under the facility, of either: (a) the base rate plus currently 1.25% per annum or (b) the reserve-adjusted LIBO rate (the “Eurodollar Rate”) plus currently 2.25% per annum. No amortization is required with respect to the ABL Revolving Credit Facility. The ABL Revolving Credit Facility is scheduled to expire on April 21, 2016.
 
The ABL Revolving Credit Facility is governed by a credit agreement (the “ABL Credit Agreement”) with Bank of America as administrative agent (the “Agent”). The ABL Revolving Credit Facility consists of revolving loans (the “Revolving Loans”), with a portion available for letters of credit and a portion available as swing line loans, in each case subject to the terms and limits described therein.
 
The Revolving Loans may be drawn, repaid and reborrowed without premium or penalty. The proceeds of borrowings under the ABL Revolving Credit Facility are to be used for costs, expenses and fees in connection with the ABL Revolving Credit Facility, for working capital requirements of Spectrum Brands and its subsidiaries’, restructuring costs, and other general corporate purposes.
 
The ABL Credit Agreement contains various representations and warranties and covenants, including, without limitation, enhanced collateral reporting, and a maximum fixed charge coverage ratio. The ABL Credit Agreement also provides for customary events of default, including payment defaults and cross-defaults on other material indebtedness.
 
During Fiscal 2010, Spectrum Brands recorded $9,839 of fees in connection with the ABL Revolving Credit Facility and, during Fiscal 2011, recorded $2,071 of fees in connection with the amendment. The fees are classified as “Deferred charges and other assets” within the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets and are being amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the remaining term of the ABL Revolving Credit Facility. Pursuant to the credit and security agreement, the obligations under the ABL credit agreement are secured by certain current assets of the guarantors, including, but not limited to, deposit accounts, trade receivables and inventory.
 
As a result of borrowings and payments under the ABL Revolving Credit Facility at September 30, 2011, Spectrum Brands had aggregate borrowing availability of approximately $176,612, net of lender reserves of $48,769 and outstanding letters of credit of $32,962.
 
FGL
 
On April 7, 2011, Raven Reinsurance Company (“Raven Re”), a newly-formed wholly-owned subsidiary of FGL, issued a $95,000 surplus note to OMGUK, as discussed further in Note 20. The surplus note was issued at par and carried a 6% fixed interest rate. The note had a maturity date which was the later of (i) December 31, 2012 or (ii) the date on which all amounts due and payable to the lender have been paid in full. The note was settled on October 17, 2011 in connection with the closing of the Raven Springing amendment and the replacement of the Reserve Facility (see Note 29).