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Exhibit 10.4 

	
	
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Notice of Grant of Restricted Stock Units

(Employee)

 

 

Award Details

 

	
	Name : Address : Employee ID : Award Amount : Grant ID :Date of Grant: Award Type : Vesting Schedule :Expiration Date :Deadline to Accept : 30 days from grant notification
 

 

Award Vesting Summary

The Forfeiture Restrictions on the Restricted Stock Units granted pursuant to the Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (the “Agreement”) will expire and the Restricted Stock Units will vest and become nonforfeitable as set in Section 6 of the Agreement, as detailed in the table above under “Vesting Schedule”; provided, however, that the vesting of the Restricted Stock Units shall be subject to the standard methodology for handling fractions of vested Restricted Stock Units that is applied by the Company’s third-party Restricted Stock Unit administrator; provided further, however, that, except as otherwise provided in the Agreement or any applicable employment agreement, such unvested Restricted Stock Units will become vested Restricted Stock Units on such dates only if you remain in the employ of or a service provider to the Company or its Subsidiaries continuously from the Date of Grant through the applicable vesting date.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, following a Change in Control, any Restricted Stock Units that are unvested on the date of the Change in Control shall vest with respect to one eighteenth of all such unvested Restricted Stock Units on the one month anniversary of the Change in Control and thereafter with respect to an additional one eighteenth of all such unvested Restricted Stock Units at the time of the Change in Control on each subsequent month anniversary of the Change in 

 

 

Control such that the Restricted Stock Units will be 100% vested on the eighteenth month anniversary of the Change in Control, in each case, so long as you remain in the employ of or a service provider to the Company or its Subsidiaries continuously from the Date of Grant through the applicable vesting date; provided, however, that if 100% of the Restricted Stock Units would otherwise become vested pursuant to the vesting rules set forth in the preceding paragraph prior to the eighteenth month anniversary of the date of the Change in Control, then the Restricted Stock Units will become vested in accordance with such vesting rules.

The Restricted Stock Units shall not be settled with a fraction of a share of Stock, and, on the expiration date of the Restricted Stock Units, any fraction of a share of Stock, unless otherwise determined by the Committee, shall be canceled and terminated without consideration.

Settlement Event

Stock will become issuable (which Stock will be fully transferable when issued) and Dividend Equivalents payable to you on the date of vesting of the Restricted Stock Units, which is referred to as the Settlement Event. Absent a provision in the Agreement or the Plan to the contrary, Stock and Dividend Equivalents with respect to vested Restricted Stock Units will be delivered to you no later than 45 days following the Settlement Event. If you elect to pay required withholding taxes by having the Company withhold, or not issue in settlement of the RSUs, and the Company approves that request, then shares of Stock equal in Fair Market Value to the amount of required withholding taxes, the Company is hereby authorized to give instructions to the Company’s third-party Restricted Stock Unit administrator in connection therewith.

Online Grant Acceptance

By your acceptance of the Restricted Stock Units, you hereby acknowledge your receipt of the Restricted Stock Units granted on the Date of Grant indicated above, which have been issued to you under the terms and conditions of this Notice of Grant, the Second Amended and Restated  Long Term Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) and the Agreement, including the vesting and risk of forfeiture provisions set forth therein. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Notice of Grant shall have the meanings set forth in the Plan or the Agreement.

By your acceptance of the Restricted Stock Units, you agree to the following provisions of this paragraph. You acknowledge and agree that (a) you are not relying upon any written or oral statement or representation of the Company, its affiliates, or any of their respective employees, directors, officers, attorneys or agents (the “Company Parties”) regarding the tax effects associated with your acceptance of the Restricted Stock Units and your receipt and holding of the Restricted Stock Units, and (b) in deciding to accept the Restricted Stock Units, you are relying on your own judgment and the judgment of the professionals of your choice with whom you have consulted.  You hereby release, acquit and forever discharge the Company Parties from all actions, causes of actions, suits, debts, obligations, liabilities, claims, damages, losses, costs and expenses of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, on account of, arising out of, or in any way related to the tax effects associated with your acceptance of the Restricted Stock Units and your receipt and holding of the Restricted Stock Units. You consent to receive documents from the Company and any plan administrator by means of electronic delivery, provided that such 

 

 

delivery complies with applicable law, including, without limitation, documents pursuant or relating to any equity award granted to you under the Plan or any other current or future equity or other benefit plan of the Company (collectively, a “Company Plan”).  This consent shall be effective for the entire time that you are a participant in a Company Plan.EX-10.1

 Exhibit 10.1 

RETIREMENT TRANSITION AGREEMENT 

November 11, 2019 
 This
Retirement Transition Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between Emily K. Boss (“Colleague”) and Energizer Brands, LLC (“Energizer”). For purposes of this Agreement, the term
“Energizer” shall include not only Energizer Brands, LLC, but also Energizer Holdings, Inc., and all current and former parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies, predecessors, successors, and assigns of the aforementioned
entities, and all past, present, and future officers, board of directors, attorneys, agents, representatives, stockholders, and employees of any of the foregoing. In consideration of the following promises, the parties agree to the following: 

WHEREAS, Colleague and Energizer desire to enter into an agreement that will provide for the end of Colleague’s employment as a result of
Retirement, the orderly transition of Colleague’s knowledge, duties and responsibilities, and the release of any and all claims Colleague may have now or in the past has had against Energizer, including but not limited to those related to
(1) Colleague’s employment, (2) the end of Colleague’s employment as a result of Retirement, and (3) any and all other claims; 

NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual releases, covenants, and undertakings hereinafter set forth, and for other good and
valuable consideration, which each party hereby acknowledges, intending to be legally bound, it is agreed as follows: 

1.    Effectiveness and Separation of Employment. This Agreement shall be effective on the eighth (8th) day
following Colleague’s execution of the Agreement (“Effective Date”). Colleague will remain employed by Energizer until July 1, 2020 (the “Retirement Date”), unless Colleague’s employment with
Energizer is terminated prior to such date pursuant to Section 4(a) below, in which case such termination date will be deemed the Retirement Date. Effective on the Retirement Date, Colleague will be permanently and irrevocably separated from
employment. The period between the Effective Date and the Retirement Date will be referred to as the “Transition Period.” Colleague will work with the Company for an orderly and timely transition of all officer designations. As a
result of the appointment of a new Chief Legal Officer, she will relinquish the title of General Counsel and assume the title of Executive Counsel upon the Effective Date. 

2.    Transition Obligations. During the Transition Period, Colleague agrees to provide any and all transition
services reasonably requested by Energizer, including but not limited to: 
  

	 	a.	 Work closely with the executive team members to ensure an orderly transition of all outstanding legal matters
and other projects and perform such other services as are reasonably requested by Energizer. 

  

	 	b.	 Successfully conduct a comprehensive transition for current direct reports and their teams which will enable a
smooth transition and results with minimal disruption to the Energizer business. This includes legal, compliance, regulatory and real estate activities and teams. 

	 	c.	 Maintain positive working relationships and conduct communications in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement. 

  

	 	d.	 Conduct all activities in a professional manner and in the best interest of the Company in support of the
executive team. 

 3.    Payments and Other Benefits. Provided that Colleague has:
(i) complied in all respects with the requirements of this Agreement, specifically including Section 2, above, (ii) executed and not revoked this Agreement; and (iii) executed and not revoked, within the timeframe specified
therein following the Retirement Date, the Agreement Affirmation attached to this Agreement (“Appendix A”), Energizer will provide Colleague with the payments and benefits described below, in consideration and in exchange for
Colleague’s promises and obligations herein. Colleague acknowledges that the payments and other benefits set forth below are more than she would otherwise be eligible to receive. 

 

	 	a.	 During the Transition Period, Energizer will continue to pay Colleague’s current base salary of $456,871
and offer the same benefits as are available to other similarly situated executives during the Transition Period, subject to the terms and conditions of each applicable benefit plan; 

 

	 	b.	 Energizer will reimburse Colleague for any unreimbursed expenses properly incurred in accordance with, and
subject to, the Company’s regular policies in effect from time to time regarding reimbursement of expenses during the Transition Period; 

  

	 	c.	 Colleague’s earned paid-time off will be paid in a lump sum upon the Retirement Date or in accordance with
Energizer’s payroll practices for separated colleagues; 

  

	 	d.	 Colleague’s other earned benefits and compensation will be paid and/or transferred to Colleague as per the
applicable plan agreement(s) and/or the applicable Colleague election(s). 

  

	 	e.	 Colleague acknowledges and agrees that until the Retirement Date she shall be entitled to any matching
contributions that Energizer is permitted to make pursuant to the terms of the plan documents and summary plan description, as amended in 2017 of the Energizer Executive SIP . 

 

	 	f.	 Transition Bonus Payment: Colleague’s bonus, if any, under the Executive Officer Bonus Plan (the
“Bonus Plan”) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019 shall be earned and payable pursuant to the terms of the Bonus Plan. Colleague will not be entitled to any bonus under the Bonus Plan for periods ending on or after
the Effective Date. If, and to the extent that the performance goals are achieved under the terms of the Bonus Plan for the 2020 fiscal year, Energizer will pay Colleague a transition bonus (the “Transition Bonus”) on the same date
the 2020 bonus would have been paid had Colleague’s employment continued until the date of payment under the Bonus Plan for the entire fiscal year 2020. Any Transition Bonus 

  
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shall equal a pro rata portion of the amount Colleague would have earned under the Bonus Plan for the 2020 fiscal year based on the number of full months of employment from October 1, 2019
to the Retirement Date. The anticipated payment date for the Transition Bonus is November 30, 2020, but in no event shall the payment date be later than December 31, 2020, if and to the extent that the Colleague is eligible for a payment
hereunder. 

  

	 	g.	 Performance-Based Restricted Stock Equivalents: A pro rata portion of Colleague’s 2017 and 2018
Performance Restricted Stock Equivalent Award Agreements (collectively, the “Performance Pro-Rata Portion”) shall vest if, and to the extent that, the performance goals are achieved at the end
of the relevant performance period. The Performance Pro-Rata Portion of each award shall be calculated by multiplying the total number of performance restricted stock equivalents granted under the applicable
award agreement by a fraction, the numerator of which is the total number of completed months Colleague is employed during the performance period and the denominator of which is 36. The Performance Pro-Rata
Portion shall be paid pursuant to the terms and conditions of the applicable award agreement. 

  

	 	h.	 Time-Based Restricted Stock Equivalents: Colleague’s 2017 and 2018 Time-Based Restricted Stock
Equivalent Award Agreements shall continue to vest and become payable pursuant to the terms of the applicable award agreement as though Colleague remained employed by Energizer until the applicable vesting date. 

 

	 	i.	 Spin Restricted Stock Equivalent (“Spin Award”) for 2020
Portion: The portion of the Spin Award due to vest on or about July 8, 2020 shall vest and become payable pursuant to the terms of the applicable award agreement as though Colleague remained employed by Energizer until July 8, 2020.

  

	 	j.	 Effect on Any Remaining Awards. Any other awards previously granted to Colleague and not mentioned above
will be forfeited as of the Retirement Date. 

 4.    Termination of Employment; Change of Control;
Executive Severance Agreement and Performance and Time-Based Award Agreements. 
  

	 	a.	 Notwithstanding the above, if prior to July 1, 2020, Colleague’s employment with Energizer is
terminated: (i) voluntarily by Colleague, or (ii) by Energizer for Cause (as defined below), as determined by Energizer in its sole discretion based upon reasonable facts and circumstances, Colleague shall not be entitled to any payments
or benefits pursuant to Section 3 following the date of such termination of employment. 

  
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 If, however, Energizer terminates Colleague’s employment prior to July 1, 2020
for a reason other than Cause, Colleague will still receive (i) the base salary in a lump sum that would be payable under Section 3(a) had the Retirement Date been July 1, 2020 payable on the next regularly scheduled payroll date
following Colleague’s termination; (ii) vesting continuation rights under Section 3(g) (Performance-Based Restricted Stock Equivalents), Section 3(h) (Time Based Restricted Stock Equivalents) and Section 3(i) (Spin
Restricted Stock Equivalent for 2020 Portion), and (iii) the Transition Bonus under Section 3(f) had the Retirement Date been July 1, 2020 (but no other payments or benefits pursuant to Section 3 following the date of such
termination of employment), provided that Colleague executes and does not revoke Appendix A within the timeframe specified following the new retirement date 

For purposes of this Agreement, “Cause” means Colleague willfully engaging in gross misconduct that materially injures
Energizer (as determined in good faith by Energizer), Colleague’s final, unappealable conviction of a felony, or Colleague’s breach of this Agreement, provided, however, that Cause shall not include a termination attributable to
(i) poor work performance, bad judgment or negligence on the part of Colleague, (ii) an act or omission believed by Colleague in good faith to have been in or not opposed to the best interests of Energizer and reasonably believed by
Colleague to be lawful, or (iii) the good faith conduct of Colleague in connection with a change of control (including opposition to or support of such change of control). 

In the event of a Cause termination of employment prior to July 1, 2020 pursuant to this subsection, all references to “Retirement
Date” will mean the earlier date on which Colleague’s employment actually ends. 
  

	 	b.	 Colleague acknowledges that, on the Effective Date: (i) no Change of Control has occurred; (ii) her
termination is not in connection with any Change of Control, either actual or deemed, and (iii) she is therefore not entitled to any benefits pursuant to the Change of Control Employment Agreement entered into between Colleague and Energizer on
July 1, 2015. The Change of Control Employment Agreement is hereby terminated as of the Effective Date. 

  

	 	c.	 Colleague agrees that the benefits that she will receive pursuant to Section 3, above, are in lieu of any
benefits to which she may have been entitled pursuant to any severance plan or agreement, specifically including the Energizer Holdings, Inc. Executive Severance Plan, (collectively, “Severance Plans”) and that, on the Effective
Date, she hereby knowingly and voluntarily agrees to waive any and all benefits to which she may be entitled pursuant to Energizer Severance Plans. 

  
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 5.    Representations of Colleague. As a material inducement to
Energizer to enter into this Agreement, Colleague hereby represents and confirms that: 
  

	 	a.	 she has not filed or otherwise pursued any charges, complaints, lawsuits or claims of any nature against
Energizer or any of its subsidiaries, affiliates or divisions, arising out of or relating to events occurring prior to and through the date of this Agreement, with any governmental agency or court with respect to any matter covered by this
Agreement, and Colleague has no knowledge of any fact or circumstance that she would reasonably expect to result in any such claim against Energizer in respect of any of the foregoing. Except as provided in Sections 10 and 16 of this Agreement, and
subject to the provisions thereof, Colleague agrees herein not to bring suit against Energizer for events occurring prior to the date of this Agreement and not to seek damages from Energizer by filing a claim or charge with any governmental agency
or court. 

  

	 	b.	 through the Effective Date she has not: (i) engaged in any conduct that constitutes willful gross neglect
or willful gross misconduct with respect to her employment duties with Energizer which has resulted or will result in material economic harm to Energizer; (ii) knowingly violated the Code of Conduct or; (iii) facilitated or engaged in, and
has no knowledge of, any financial or accounting improprieties or irregularities of either of Energizer; or (iv) knowingly made any incorrect or false statements in any of her certifications relating to filings of Energizer required under
applicable securities laws or management representation letters, and has no knowledge of any incorrect or false statements in any of Energizer’ filings required under applicable securities laws. 

6.    Tax Matters 
  

	 	a.	 Withholding. All payments and benefits provided hereunder shall be subject to tax withholdings required
by applicable law and other standard payroll deductions. 

  

	 	b.	 Section 409A. All amounts payable under this Agreement are intended to either not
constitute “deferred compensation” or comply with the “short term deferral” exception each as defined under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations and other guidance promulgated
thereunder (“Section 409A”) and shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with those exceptions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that any amounts payable in accordance with this Agreement are
subject to Section 409A, this Agreement shall be interpreted and administered in such a way as to comply with the applicable provisions of Section 409A to the maximum extent possible. “Termination of employment,”
“resignation” or words of similar import, as used in this Agreement shall mean, with respect to any payments of deferred compensation subject to Section 409A of the Code, Colleague’s “separation

  
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from service” as defined in Section 409A. Colleague shall not have the ability to control, directly or indirectly, the timing of any payments of deferred compensation subject to
Section 409A. Any payments that are deferred compensation subject to Section 409A, and that could occur in one of two years depending on the timing of an action by Colleague, such as the delivery of a release, will always occur in the
later year. In addition and solely to the extent required by Section 409A, no payments that are deferred compensation subject to Section 409A will be made to Colleague prior to the earlier of (a) the expiration of the six (6)-month
period measured from the date of Colleague’s “separation from service” (as such term is defined in Treasury Regulations issued under Section 409A) or (b) the date of Colleague’s death, if Colleague is deemed at the time
of her separation from service to be a “specified employee” within the meaning of that term under Section 409A(a)(2) of the Code and to the extent such delayed commencement is otherwise required in order to avoid a prohibited
distribution under Section 409A(a)(2) of the Code. All payments and benefits which had been delayed pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence shall be paid (without interest) to Colleague in a lump sum upon expiration of such six-month period (or if earlier upon Colleague’s death). 

  

	 	c.	 Colleague agrees that she shall be liable for the payment of all federal, state and local taxes which may be
owed by Colleague as the result of the consideration described above. Colleague understands that Energizer makes no representations regarding tax treatment of the payments, and Colleague agrees fully to defend, indemnify and hold Energizer, and each
of its parents, subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates and operating companies, and the respective officers, directors, employees, agents and affiliates of each of them, harmless from any liability for payment of the taxes, penalties, withholding
obligations and interest that she owes on the consideration she receives and that a government agency requests that Energizer pay (other than any payroll tax amounts for which only the employer would be liable), and to cooperate with Energizer with
respect to any tax issues related to the compensation payable under this Agreement. Energizer makes no representations that the payments and benefits provided under this Agreement comply with Section 409A and in no event shall Energizer be
liable for all or any portion of any taxes, penalties, interest or other expenses that may be incurred by Colleague on account of non-compliance with Section 409A. 

7.    General Release of Claims by Colleague. Colleague, for and on behalf of Colleague and Colleague’s heirs,
beneficiaries, executors, administrators, successors, assigns, and anyone claiming through or under any of the foregoing, hereby agrees to, and does, remise, release and forever discharge Energizer from any and all matters, claims, demands, damages,
causes of action, debts, liabilities, controversies, judgments and suits of every kind and nature whatsoever, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown, which have arisen or could arise between Colleague and Energizer from matters which occurred
prior to the date of execution of this Agreement, which matters include but are not limited to Colleague’s termination of employment with Energizer, and 

  
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matters arising from the offer and acceptance of this Agreement. Colleague understands that the provisions of this paragraph mean that, except as may otherwise be provided by law, Colleague
cannot bring a lawsuit against Energizer. 
 8.    General Release of Claims by Energizer. Energizer hereby
agrees to, and does, remise, release and forever discharge Colleague from any and all known matters, claims, demands, damages, causes of action, debts, liabilities, controversies, judgments and suits of every kind and nature whatsoever, which
have arisen or could arise between Colleague and Energizer from matters which occurred prior to the date of this Agreement by Energizer. Energizer understands that the provisions of this paragraph means that, except as may otherwise be provided by
law, Energizer cannot bring a lawsuit against Colleague. 
 9.    Agreement Not to File Suit. Colleague, for and
on behalf of Colleague and Colleague’s beneficiaries, executors, administrators, successors, assigns, and anyone claiming through or under any of the foregoing, agrees that, except as specifically set forth herein, she will not file or
otherwise submit any charge, claim, complaint, arbitration request, or action to any agency, court, organization, or judicial forum, including but not limited to all federal, state, and local forums, against Energizer. Nor will Colleague permit any
person, group of persons, or organization to take such action on Colleague’s behalf against Energizer arising out of any actions or non-actions on the part of Energizer arising before execution of this
Agreement. Colleague further agrees that in the event that any person or entity should bring such a charge, claim, complaint, or action on his/her behalf, she hereby waives and forfeits any right to recovery under said claim and will exercise every
good faith effort to have such claim dismissed. The provisions of this paragraph or any other paragraph in this Agreement shall not be construed to prevent Colleague from filing a charge, or whistleblower or other complaint, with the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or other government agency to the extent she is permitted to do so by law, and this Agreement is not intended to interfere with
Colleague’s right to participate and cooperate with an investigation conducted by the EEOC the SEC or any similar agency. Colleague, however, expressly waives and disclaims any right to compensation, reinstatement, equitable or legal
remedies or other benefits that may inure to him/her as a result of any such charge and hereby expressly agrees to provide any such benefit or pay any such compensation directly to Energizer. Colleague understands that the provisions of this
paragraph mean that, except as may otherwise be provided by law, Colleague cannot bring a lawsuit against Energizer. 

10.    Claims Covered. The charges, claims, complaints, matters, demands, damages, and causes of action referenced
in the General Release of Claims and Agreement Not to File Suit paragraphs above include, but are not limited to, (i) any claims for compensation or other payments; (ii) any breach of an actual or implied contract of employment between
Colleague and Energizer, (iii) any claim of unjust, wrongful, or tortious transfer, demotion, or discharge (including any claim of fraud, negligence, retaliation for whistleblowing, or intentional infliction of emotional distress), (iv) any
claim of defamation or other common-law action, or (v) any claims of violations arising under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq.; the Civil Rights Act of 1866,
42 U.S.C. § 1981; the National Labor Relations Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”), as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 621 et seq., (including but not limited to the Older
Worker’s Benefit Protection Act), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 

  
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et seq.; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq.; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 701 et
seq.; the Family and Medical Leave Act, 29 U.S.C. § 2601; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, 29 U.S.C. § 1001, et seq.; the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, 29 U.S.C. §§ 2101,
et seq.; claims of retaliation for exercise of rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act; The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, retaliation for exercise under any state
worker’s compensation laws; and any other foreign, federal, state, or local statutes, orders, laws, ordinances, regulations or the like, including, without limitation, common laws or other laws, whether or not related to employment, or any
claims for pay, commissions, vacation, insurance, or benefits, or any other benefits of employment with Energizer arising from events occurring prior to the date of this Agreement, other than those payments or other benefits specifically provided
herein. 
 11.    Release Limitations. Colleague and Energizer expressly agree that this Agreement is not
intended to conflict with or violate any law restricting the waiver of Colleague’s rights. Without limiting the scope of the General Release of Claims, Agreement Not to File Suit, and Claims Covered paragraphs, this Agreement will not affect
rights Colleague may have, if any, to unemployment insurance benefits or benefits under retirement plans or group health plans maintained by Energizer. 

12.    Representations and Warranties Regarding the FLSA. Colleague represents and warrants that she has received
any and all wages and commissions for work performed and all overtime compensation to which she may have been entitled, and that she is not currently aware of any facts or circumstances constituting a violation by Energizer of the Fair Labor
Standards Act (“FLSA”) or comparable state or local law. 
 13.    No Additional On-the-Job Injury. Colleague represents and agrees that to the best of Colleague’s knowledge and belief, she has not suffered any on-the-job injury for which she has not already filed a claim. 
 14.    No
Involvement in Actions. To the maximum extent allowed by applicable law and subject to Colleague’s rights in the Protected Rights paragraph, Colleague shall not hereafter directly or indirectly, or by the use or participation of another,
counsel, assist, aid or abet any person (be it layman or lawyer) in the prosecution of a claim or suit against Energizer. Colleague shall not hereafter receive or accept any compensation, directly or indirectly, from any person, firm, or corporation
for the prosecution of any such claim whether by suit or settlement. Colleague shall not voluntarily (absent subpoena or court order, or other legal process, or pursuant to Paragraph 10 above) testify, whether by deposition, affidavit, or in person,
in any legal proceeding in which Energizer is a party or prospective party. 
 15.    Protected Rights.
Nothing in this Agreement (including the General Release of Claims, Agreement Not to File Suit, Claims Covered, No Involvement in Actions, Confidentiality of Agreement, Obligation Regarding Confidential Information, and Nondisparagement
paragraphs), is intended to conflict with or limit Colleague’s right from filing a charge or claim with or participating or testifying fully in any investigation or proceeding conducted by any federal, state, local or administrative agency
charged with enforcement of any law. 

  
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 16.    No Waiver of Future Claims. Notwithstanding anything else
in this Agreement, the parties agree that this Agreement does not constitute a waiver of any rights or claims that may truly occur and arise after the date on which the Colleague executes this Agreement. 

17.     No Admission of Wrongdoing. The parties to this Agreement agree that nothing in this Agreement is an
admission by any party hereto of any wrongdoing, either in violation of an applicable law or otherwise, and that nothing in this Agreement is to be construed as such by any person. 

18.    Return of Property. Colleague agrees to return any and all Energizer property in his/her possession,
custody, or control, including, but not limited to, any credit cards, access cards, badges, devices, computer and/or other equipment, and any confidential, proprietary, or other business information belonging to Energizer at the Retirement Date or
upon request by Energizer 
 19.    Reinstatement or Re-employment.
Colleague agrees that she will neither apply for nor accept employment or re-employment with Energizer, in any capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to placement as a contingent worker (such as a
contract hire, consultant, industry or technical assistant, or independent contractor) and that Energizer has no obligation whatsoever, contractual or otherwise, to re-hire,
re-employ, re-call or contract with Colleague in any capacity in the future. 

20.    Cooperation. Colleague agrees to fully cooperate with, and make herself reasonably available to, Energizer
and its legal counsel, as Energizer may request, to assist it in any matter, including without limitation: (a) giving truthful testimony as to any non-privileged matter in any litigation, potential
litigation, or similar inquiry or investigation that is related in any way to any matter about which Colleague may have knowledge, information, or expertise; and (b) providing accurate information related to any other general or specific
business matter about which Colleague possesses knowledge, information, or expertise. Upon presentation of reasonable documentation from Colleague, Energizer agrees to reimburse Colleague for his/her reasonable out-of-pocket expenses and any loss of wages or salary in connection with compliance with this paragraph, subject to the requirements of applicable law. If Colleague is not employed at the time she provides
cooperation under this paragraph, Energizer will pay for Colleague’s time at an hourly rate based on his/her final base salary for Energizer as of her Retirement Date. 

21.    Confidential Information. 
  

	 	a.	 During the course of Colleague’s employment with Energizer, Colleague has possessed, become aware of,
learned of, and/or had access to information that is proprietary and owned by Energizer and not readily available to outside parties through lawful means (hereinafter “Confidential Information”). Examples of Confidential Information
include, but are not limited to, confidential intellectual property, trade secrets, operational practices, plans, methods, products, processes, formulas, devices, customer identities, customer lists, vendor identities, vendor lists, supplier
identities, supplier lists, components, compositions, recipes, drawings, designs, formulations, memoranda, computer hardware, software, computer disks or CD’s, drawings, financial data, blueprints, or

  
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any reproductions of these, business plans, projections, prospects, opportunities or strategies, acquisitions, divestitures or mergers, financial data (including but not limited to the revenues,
costs, or profits, associated with any products or services) and the like. This Confidential Information is important and valuable to Energizer’s business of developing, manufacturing and selling electrochemical cells, batteries,
battery-related products, portable-power and lighting products, automotive air freshener products, automotive appearance products, as well as other products Energizer may pursue in the future (hereinafter “the Company’s
Business”). 

  

	 	b.	 Colleague will not directly or indirectly: use, disclose, reproduce, distribute, or otherwise disseminate
Confidential Information, or take any action causing, or fail to take any action necessary, in order to prevent any such information to lose its character or cease to qualify as Confidential Information. 

 

	 	c.	 Colleague agrees to return within forty-eight (48) hours of Separation Date all materials within
Colleague’s possession, whether confidential or proprietary or that in anyway relates to the business of Energizer. 

  

	 	d.	 In addition to this paragraph, Colleague agrees to abide by her Intellectual Property and Confidentiality
Agreement, except as expressly superseded by this Agreement. 

  

	 	e.	 The obligation to protect Energizer’s confidential information survives the termination of the
employment relationship. 

22.    Non-Solicitation. 

 

	 	a.	 Colleague agrees that for a period of two (2) years from the Retirement Date, Colleague will not on
Colleague’s own behalf or on behalf of a Competing Business, directly or indirectly: 

  

	 	i	 Solicit, divert, or appropriate, or attempt to solicit, divert, or appropriate or accept any business from any
Energizer’s vendors, suppliers or customers with whom Colleague had material contact and/or about whom Colleague was provided Confidential Information during the last 2 years of Colleague’s employment with Energizer to curtail, cancel, or
discontinue their business relationship with Energizer. 

  

	 	ii	 Solicit, recruit, or encourage (i) current Colleagues of Energizer; or (ii) Colleagues whose
employment with Energizer was terminated for any reason within one (1) year of the date of said solicitation, recruitment, or encouragement to provide to a Competing Business the same or substantially similar services they provided to
Energizer. 

  
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	 	iii	 Colleague understands that this Agreement does not prevent him or her from buying or selling stock in any
company that is publicly listed and traded in the over-the-counter market. 

  

	 	b.	 For purposes of this Agreement, “Competing Business” means employment by, ownership,
management or control of, or otherwise being affiliated as a consultant, trustee, manager, partner, principal, officer, director, or independent contractor in any other business entity, or engaging in any business which in any manner competes with
the Company’s Business as conducted during Colleague’s employment. 

23.    Confidentiality of Agreement. Colleague represents that she has not disclosed and agrees that she will not
disclose the terms of this Agreement to anyone except Colleague’s attorneys, Colleague’s financial and tax advisors, Colleague’s spouse, or the IRS or other taxing authorities, or as required by law, or in response to an inquiry from
any judicial, governmental, or regulatory agency or organization. If Colleague discloses the terms of this Agreement to his/her spouse, his/her attorneys, or his/her financial advisors, she will advise them that they must not disclose the terms of
this Agreement to anyone else and will be responsible for any such disclosure. Notwithstanding, Energizer agrees that it will be filing this Agreement with the Securities & Exchange Commission and at such time where the Agreement will be
deemed non-confidential. 

24.    Non-disparagement. 

(i) Colleague agrees not to criticize, denigrate or otherwise disparage or cause disparagement, or make any disparaging remarks
(“Disparage”), to the media, the general public, customers, investors, or to any other person or entity about Energizer. In particular, but without limitation, Colleague will not Disparage Energizer, to any of Energizer’s
current, former, or prospective customers or clients or any of Energizer’s current or former employees. Colleague further represents and agrees that she has not and will not engage in any conduct or take any action whatsoever to cause or
influence or which reasonably could be anticipated to cause or influence any person or entity, including but not limited to, any past, present or prospective employee of, or applicant for employment with Energizer, to initiate litigation, assert any
other kind of claim or take any other kind of adverse action against Energizer. Colleague acknowledges that this provision constitutes a material term in this Agreement, without which Energizer would not enter into this Agreement. As a result, any
breach of this provision as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction will be considered a material breach and will, among all other available remedies, excuse Energizer from any further obligations to Colleague under this Agreement. This
shall not be construed as a limitation of remedies, and Energizer retains all rights to pursue any and all claims or actions against Colleague as a result of any disparaging remarks made in violation of this paragraph or otherwise. 

(ii)     Energizer agrees to use reasonable efforts to ensure that the Company will not criticize, denigrate or otherwise
disparage or cause disparagement, or make any disparaging remarks, to the media, the general public, investors, executive search firms or to any other person or entity about Colleague. 

  
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 25.    No Rights Are Waived. Colleague agrees that
Energizer’s failure to enforce at any time any portion of this Agreement, or to require at any time performance by Colleague, will in no way be construed to (a) be a waiver of any rights under this Agreement, (b) affect the validity
of this Agreement, or any part of this Agreement, or (c) diminish the right of Energizer thereafter to enforce all parts of this Agreement in accordance with its terms. 

26.    Promises Given Are Reasonable. Colleague acknowledges and agrees that the promises and restrictions in this
Agreement are reasonable and necessary for the protection of Energizer and its business. Colleague further acknowledges and agrees that Energizer is entitled to seek an injunction or other forms of equitable relief, without bond, to prevent or
terminate any violation of Colleague’s promises or restrictions. Any such relief will be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other remedy available to Energizer, whether at law or in equity. 

27.    Liquidated Damages. Colleague understands and agrees that the damage to Energizer due to any breach of this
Agreement will be extremely difficult to determine. Therefore, Colleague agrees that if a court of competent jurisdiction finds that she violated any provision of this Agreement, she will pay Energizer such damages as found by a judge or jury
without prejudice to any additional relief that may be available to Energizer. Colleague’s breach of this Agreement will excuse Energizer from any further obligations under this Agreement. Colleague agrees a breach by Colleague of the
Restrictive Covenants in this Agreement will cause irreparable damage to Energizer and, for that reason, Colleague further agrees Energizer shall be entitled as a matter of right to injunctive relief restraining any further violation by Colleague.
The right to injunctive relief shall be cumulative and in addition to any and all other remedies the Company may have, including, specifically, recovery of actual damages, as provided for above. In addition, if a Court of competent jurisdiction
finds either party has broken their respective promises contained in this Agreement by filing a lawsuit or initiating or maintaining any other type of claim prohibited by this Agreement, the losing party agrees to pay for all costs incurred by the
prevailing party, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, in defending against his/her claims. 
 28.    Missouri
Law Governs. Because of Energizer’s and Colleague’s substantial contacts with the State of Missouri, the fact that Energizer’s headquarters is located in Missouri, the parties’ interests in ensuring that disputes regarding
the interpretation, validity, and enforceability of this Agreement are resolved on a uniform basis, and Energizer’s execution of and making of this Agreement in Missouri, the parties agree that the Agreement shall be interpreted and governed by
the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard for any conflict of law principles. Any action concerning this Agreement must be decided in a court of competent jurisdiction in St. Louis County, Missouri, with respect to a state court, or the
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, with respect to a federal court. 
 COLLEAGUE CONSENTS TO THE EXERCISE
OF JURISDICTION OF THE COURT IN THE EXCLUSIVE FORUM STATED IN THIS AGREEMENT AND WAIVES ANY RIGHT COLLEAGUE MAY HAVE TO CHALLENGE OR CONTEST THE REMOVAL OF ANY ACTION BY ENERGIZER TO FEDERAL COURT OF ANY ACTION COLLEAGUE MAY BRING AGAINST IT IN
STATE COURT. 

  
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 29.    Rule of Construction. The rule of construction to the
effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in interpreting this Agreement. The parties intend for this Agreement to satisfy the provisions of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as
amended, and this Agreement shall always be construed or limited in conformity with such provisions. 

30.    Modification or Severability of Agreement if Necessary. Colleague agrees that if any part of his/her
promises or the duration of such promises in this agreement are determined to be too restrictive by a court of competent jurisdiction, the court may modify the promises and/or duration to make the same reasonable under the circumstances, and
Colleague acknowledges that both Colleague and Energizer will be bound by such modification. In case any of the provisions in this agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable—and cannot be modified—then such invalidity,
illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect the other provisions of this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be construed as if such provision had never been contained in the Agreement. However, if the release of all claims contained in this
Agreement in any respect is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, then, at Energizer’s option, Colleague shall be required (and promises and agrees) to repay to Energizer on demand, all amounts paid by Energizer pursuant to the Payments
and Other Benefits paragraph above, and the parties shall revert to the position held by each prior to the signing of this Agreement. 

31.    Mutual Agreement for Modification. Unless modified by a court of competent jurisdiction which determines the
agreement to be too restrictive, no term, condition, promise, representation or acknowledgement contained in this Agreement may be amended or modified unless in writing and signed by both Colleague and Energizer. 

32.    Assignment; Successors. This Agreement will be binding on Colleague and his/her heirs, executors,
administrators and other legal representatives and will be binding on Energizer and its successors and assigns. This agreement, and all of the rights granted in this agreement, will be freely assignable by Energizer. Except as otherwise specifically
provided herein, neither this Agreement, nor any rights granted in this Agreement, will be assigned by Colleague and any attempt to assign this Agreement by Colleague will be null and void. This agreement will inure to the benefit of Energizer, its
subsidiaries and affiliates, and the successors and assigns of each of them. 
 33.    Entire Agreement. This
Agreement and Appendix A constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding Colleague’s separation of employment from Energizer. 

34.    Post-Employment Obligations in Other Agreements. Colleague and Energizer acknowledge that any
post-employment obligations toward Energizer contained in any agreements signed by Colleague before or during his/her employment with Energizer remain in full force and effect, and that any post-employment obligations created by this Agreement are
in addition to any of Colleague’s post-employment obligations contained in any other agreements. 
 35.    No
Reliance. The parties have not relied on any representations, promises, or agreements of any kind made to them in connection with this Agreement, except for those set forth in the Agreement. 

  
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 36.    Knowing and Voluntary Agreement. Colleague hereby
acknowledges that she has read and fully understands the terms of this Agreement and the effect of signing the same. Colleague further acknowledges that she is voluntarily entering into this Agreement. Colleague waives rights or claims only in
exchange for consideration in addition to anything of value to which the Colleague already is entitled. 

37.    Capacity to Settle. Colleague represents that she has no legal impediments (including bankruptcy
proceedings) to fully and completely settle all claims and to sign this Agreement. 
 38.    Costs and Fees. Each
party shall bearher or its own costs and attorney’s fees incurred in this Agreement. 
 39.    Notice to
Energizer. Any notice by Colleague to Energizer pertaining to this Agreement, or any provisions contained in this Agreement, shall be sent, by either hand-delivery or certified mail return receipt requested, to: 

Energizer Holdings, Inc. 
 Attn:
Chief Human Capital Officer 
 533 Maryville University Drive 

St. Louis, Missouri 63141 

40.    Signatures and Execution. The parties agree that separate copies of this document shall constitute original
documents that may be signed separately but which together will constitute one single agreement. The parties agree that this Agreement will not be binding on any party, however, until signed by all parties or their representatives. 

41.    OWBPA. In compliance with the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, Colleague is hereby advised to consult
with an attorney regarding terms, meaning, and impact of this agreement. In addition, Colleague understands and agrees that: (a) by signing this Agreement, and the subsequent Agreement Affirmation attached as Appendix A, Colleague waives and
releases any claims Colleague might have against any of the Released Parties, including, but not limited to, any claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; (b) Colleague is receiving consideration which is in addition to anything
of value to which Colleague otherwise would have been entitled, (c) Colleague was advised in writing, by way of this agreement, to consult an attorney; (d) Colleague has twenty-one (21) days
from the date of receipt of this Agreement to consider whether or not to execute this Agreement, which Colleague waives by virtue of execution during the consideration period; and (e) after Colleague signs this Agreement, Colleague has seven
days from that date to revoke the Agreement. To revoke the Agreement, Colleague must clearly communicate the decision in writing to the contact listed in the Notice to Energizer paragraph above by the seventh day following the effective date of this
Agreement. Colleague understands and agrees that should Colleague revoke the release and waiver as to claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, the Company’s obligation under this Agreement will become null and
void. 
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned parties have executed this Retirement Transition Agreement. 

  
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	COLLEAGUE	 		 		 	ENERGIZER BRANDS, LLC
				
	 /s/ Emily K. Boss

Emily K. Boss
	 		 		 	 /s/ Alan R. Hoskins

Alan R. Hoskins

				
	  
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