UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 4, 2016

NEWELL RUBBERMAID INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-9608	36-3514169
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)

3 Glenlake Parkway

Atlanta, Georgia 30328

(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)

(770) 418-7000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

x Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On April 4, 2016, Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (“Newell Rubbermaid”) issued a press release announcing the preliminary results of the exchange offers (the “Exchange Offers”) pursuant to which it is offering to issue its new senior notes (the “New Newell Rubbermaid Notes”) in exchange for any and all (to the extent held by eligible holders) of the €300 million aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 3 3/4% Senior Notes due October 1, 2021 issued by Jarden Corporation (“Jarden”) and of the $300 million aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 5% Senior Notes due November 15, 2023 issued by Jarden in a private offering exempt from, or not subject to, registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and concurrent consent solicitations from the eligible holders of the Jarden notes to amend the related indentures. In accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act, a copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Neither the press release filed herewith nor this Current Report on Form 8-K is an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the New Newell Rubbermaid Notes or any other securities and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which, or to any person to whom, such an offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful. The Exchange Offers have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act, or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

In connection with the pending Jarden transaction, Newell Rubbermaid and Jarden have filed a registration statement on Form S-4 that includes the Joint Proxy Statement of Newell Rubbermaid and Jarden, including Amendment No. 1, 2 and 3, and that also constitutes a prospectus of Newell Rubbermaid. The registration statement on Form S-4 was declared effective on March 18, 2016 and the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus has been mailed to shareholders of Newell Rubbermaid and Jarden. WE URGE INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS TO READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT NEWELL RUBBERMAID, JARDEN, AND THE PENDING JARDEN TRANSACTION. Investors and shareholders are able to obtain copies of the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) by Newell Rubbermaid and Jarden free of charge at the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and shareholders are able to obtain free copies of the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC by Newell Rubbermaid by accessing Newell Rubbermaid’s website at www.newellrubbermaid.com by clicking on the “Investor Relations” link and then clicking on the “SEC Filings” link or by contacting Newell Rubbermaid Investor Relations at investor.relations@newellrubbermaid.com or by calling 1-800-424-1941. Shareholders may also read and copy any reports, statements and other information filed by Newell Rubbermaid or Jarden with the SEC, at the SEC public reference room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 or visit the SEC’s website for further information on its public reference room.

Participants in the Merger Solicitation

Newell Rubbermaid, Jarden and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and other persons may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies from the respective shareholders of Newell Rubbermaid and Jarden in respect of the proposed combination contemplated by the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus. Information regarding Newell Rubbermaid’s directors and executive officers is available in Newell Rubbermaid’s Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 29, 2016, its Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on March 7, 2016 and its Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 11, 2016. Information regarding Jarden’s directors and executive officers is available in Jarden’s Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 26, 2016, its proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 20, 2015 in connection with its 2015 annual meeting of stockholders and its Forms 8-K filed with the SEC on January 5, 2015, June 9, 2015, December 17, 2015 and January 7, 2016. Other information regarding persons who may be considered participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, are contained in the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other relevant materials filed with the SEC.

Non-Solicitation

This communication is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities or the solicitation of any vote or

approval in any jurisdiction pursuant to the pending Jarden acquisition or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Exhibit Description
99.1	Press Release issued on April 4, 2016

SIGNATURES

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 the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: April 4, 2016

NEWELL RUBBERMAID INC.
By:	/s/ Bradford R. Turner
	Bradford R. Turner
	Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Exhibit Description
99.1	Press Release issued on April 4, 2016