Additional Information

In connection with Newell Brands’ 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Newell Brands will file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) 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’s website, www.sec.gov, or from Newell Brands at its website, www.newellbrands.com, or through a request in writing sent to Newell Brands at 221 River Street, Hoboken, New Jersey, 07030, Attention: General Counsel.

Participants in Solicitation

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. The participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the 2018 Annual Meeting are currently anticipated to be the Company, David L. Atchison, Patrick D. Campbell, James R. Craigie, Debra A. Crew, Brett Icahn, Andrew Langham, Courtney R. Mather, Michael B. Polk, Judith A. Sprieser, Steven J. Strobel, Michael A. Todman, Ralph Nicoletti, Mark S. Tarchetti, William A. Burke, Bradford Turner, Nancy O’Donnell, Sofya Tsinis, High River Limited Partnership, Hopper Investments LLC, Barberry Corp., Icahn Partners Master Fund LP, Icahn Offshore LP, Icahn Partners LP, Icahn Onshore LP, Icahn Capital LP, IPH GP LLC, Icahn Enterprises Holdings L.P., Icahn Enterprises G.P. Inc., Beckton Corp. and Carl C. Icahn.

As of the date hereof, Ms. Crew beneficially owns 30 shares of common stock of the Company, par value $1.00 (the “Common Stock”). Mr. Craigie beneficially owns 3,175 shares of Common Stock, which includes 1,594 shares held in trusts, 797 shares each, for the benefit of Mr. Craigie’s children. Mr. Polk beneficially owns 1,353,392 shares of Common Stock, which includes 225,872 shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to stock options and RSUs currently exercisable or exercisable or vesting within 60 days and includes 332,925 shares held in grantor retained annuity trusts for the benefit of Mr. Polk’s children and 47,303 shares held in trust by Mr. Polk’s wife. Mr. Strobel beneficially owns 50,707 shares of Common Stock. Mr. Todman beneficially owns 54,949 shares of Common Stock. Mr. Nicoletti beneficially owns 14,788 shares of Common Stock, which includes 25 shares held in a revocable trust by Mr. Nicoletti’s wife, 193 shares in an IRA and 14,570 held in a revocable trust. Mr. Tarchetti beneficially owns 260,949 shares of Common Stock. Mr. Burke beneficially owns 175,046 shares of Common Stock. Mr. Turner beneficially owns 14,134 shares of Common Stock. Ms. O’Donnell beneficially owns 6,855 shares of Common Stock. As of the date hereof, Ms. Sprieser and Ms. Tsinis do not beneficially own any shares of Common Stock.

As of the date hereof, High River Limited Partnership has sole voting power and sole dispositive power with regard to 6,658,602 shares of Common Stock (including shares of Common Stock underlying forward contracts). Each of Hopper Investments LLC, Barberry Corp. and Mr. Carl C. Icahn has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with regard to such shares of Common Stock. Icahn Partners Master Fund LP has sole voting power and sole dispositive power with regard to 10,836,710 shares of Common Stock (including shares of Common Stock underlying forward contracts). Each of Icahn Offshore LP, Icahn Capital LP, IPH GP LLC, Icahn Enterprises Holdings L.P., Icahn Enterprises G.P. Inc., Beckton Corp. and Mr. Carl C. Icahn has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with regard to such shares of Common Stock. Icahn Partners LP has sole voting power and sole dispositive power with regard to 15,797,701 shares of Common Stock (including shares of Common Stock underlying forward contracts). Each of Icahn Onshore LP, Icahn Capital LP, IPH GP LLC, Icahn Enterprises Holdings L.P., Icahn Enterprises GP, Beckton Corp. and Mr. Carl C. Icahn has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with regard to such shares of Common Stock. Mr. Brett Icahn has sole voting power and sole dispositive power with regard to 500,000 shares of Common Stock, including 250,000 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by a charitable foundation controlled by Mr. Brett Icahn. As of the date hereof, Messrs. Atchison, Campbell, Langham and Mather do not beneficially own any shares of Common Stock.

Certain information concerning these participants is also set forth in the Company’s definitive proxy statement, dated March 30, 2017, for its 2017 annual meeting of shareholders as filed with the SEC on Schedule 14A and the Company’s Current Reports, dated August 24, 2017, January 21, 2018, February 16, 2018, February 22, 2018 and March 19, 2018, as filed with the SEC on Form 8-K. 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.

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in these materials, other than those of historical fact, particularly those anticipating future financial 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 “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “target,” “plan,” “expect,” “will,” “should,” “would” 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 release. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

• uncertainties regarding future actions that may be taken by Starboard Value LP (together with its affiliates, “Starboard”) in furtherance of its stated intention to nominate director candidates for election at Newell Brands’ 2018 Annual Meeting;
• potential operational disruption caused by Starboard’s actions that may make it more difficult to maintain relationships with customers, employees or suppliers;
• the Company’s dependence on the strength of retail, commercial and industrial sectors of the economy in various parts of the world;
• competition with other manufacturers and distributors of consumer products;
• major retailers’ strong bargaining power and consolidation of the Company’s customers;
• the Company’s ability to improve productivity, reduce complexity and streamline operations;
• the Company’s ability to develop innovative new products, to develop, maintain and strengthen end-user brands and to realize the benefits of increased advertising and promotion spend;
• risks related to the Company’s substantial indebtedness, potential increases in interest rates or changes in the Company’s credit ratings;
• the Company’s ability to effectively accelerate its transformation plan and explore and execute its strategic options;
• the Company’s ability to complete planned acquisitions and divestitures, to integrate Jarden and other acquisitions and unexpected costs or expenses associated with acquisitions or dispositions;
• changes in the prices of raw materials and sourced products and the Company’s ability to obtain raw materials and sourced products in a timely manner;
• the risks inherent to the Company’s foreign operations, including currency fluctuations, exchange controls and pricing restrictions;
• a failure of one of the Company’s key information technology systems or related controls;
• future events that could adversely affect the value of the Company’s assets and require impairment charges;
• the impact of United States or foreign regulations on the Company’s operations, including environmental remediation costs;
• the potential inability to attract, retain and motivate key employees;
• the resolution of tax contingencies resulting in additional tax liabilities;
• product liability, product recalls or related regulatory actions;
• the Company’s ability to protect its intellectual property rights;
• significant increases in the funding obligations related to the Company’s pension plans; and
• other factors listed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC including, but not limited to, the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The information contained in these materials is as of the date indicated. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or developments.