Acquisition / Disposition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549   FORM 8-K/A   CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934   Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  December 1, 2015 HRG GROUP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)           Delaware   1-4219   74-1339132 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)     450 Park Avenue, 29th Floor, New York, New York   10022 (Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)   Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 906-8555 Former name or former address, if changed since last report: N/A 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:       q Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) q Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) q Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) q Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Explanatory Note   This Current Report on Form 8-K/A is being filed to restate in its entirety the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by HRG Group, Inc. on December 3, 2015. Item 2.01. Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets. On December 1, 2015 , Compass Energy Operating, LLC (“Compass Energy”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of HRG Group, Inc. (“HRG”; NYSE: HRG), consummated the transactions contemplated by its previously announced purchase agreement, dated October 8, 2015 (the “Purchase Agreement”), with Indigo Resources LLC (as successor to Indigo Minerals LLC, “Buyer”). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, Buyer acquired certain of Compass Energy’s oil and gas interests located in the Holly, Waskom and Danville Fields in East Texas and North Louisiana (the “Transaction”). Proceeds from the Transaction, which were approximately $147.5 million , less estimated expenses of $1.9 million , were used to primarily reduce borrowings under Compass Energy’s existing credit facility. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.   (a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired Not applicable. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information as of and for the year ended September 30, 2015 , which are included in Exhibit 99.1 hereof and are incorporated herein by reference. (c) Shell Company Transactions Not applicable. (d) Exhibits Exhibit No.   Description 99.1   Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information as of and for the year ended September 30, 2015. 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.     HRG GROUP, INC.             /s/ Thomas A. Williams     Name:  Thomas A. Williams     Title:    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer     Dated: December 7, 2015 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No.   Description 99.1   Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information as of and for the year ended September 30, 2015.