Rayovac to Host 2nd Quarter 2001 Sales and Earnings Conference Call on Its Website ( www.rayovac.com )

MADISON, Wis., April 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Rayovac Corp. (NYSE: ROV) announces its 2nd Quarter Sales and Earnings conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet on Thursday, April 26 at 9 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time). Rayovac's Chairman and CEO Dave Jones and President and COO Kent Hussey will host the call.

    WHAT:           Rayovac's 2nd Quarter Sales and Earnings

    WHEN:           Thursday, April 26, 2001, 9 a.m. (EST)

    WHERE:          http://www.videonewswire.com/RAYOVAC/042601/ or
                    http://www.rayovac.com

    HOW:            Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the
                    address above or look on Rayovac's Home Page for a link to
                    the webcast.

    CONTACT:        John Daggett, 608-275-4912, daggett@rayovac.com

Rayovac is one of the world's leading battery companies, and, according to A.C. Nielsen data, the fastest growing battery manufacturer in the U.S. The Company also markets the number one selling rechargeable brand battery and is the world leader in hearing aid batteries. Rayovac trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ROV.

If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived on the web site ( http://www.rayovac.com ). To access the replay, click on the "Investor Resources" section of the Company's web site.

(Minimum Requirements to listen to broadcast: The RealPlayer software, downloadable free from www.real.com/products/player/index.html, and at least a 14.4Kbps connection to the Internet. If you experience problems listening to the broadcast, send an email to webmaster@vdat.com.)
SOURCE Rayovac Corporation
Web site: http: //www.rayovac.com
CONTACT: Mr. John Daggett of Rayovac Corporation, 608-275-4912
Audio: http: //www.videonewswire.com/RAYOVAC/042601