BRIEF-‍Newell Brands sends letter to Starboard​

March 27 (Reuters) - Newell Brands Inc:

* ‍NEWELL BRANDS SENDS LETTER TO STARBOARD​

* NEW BOARD COMMITTED TO REALIZING REPORTED OPERATING INCOME IMPROVEMENTS OF AT LEAST $800 MILLION OVER NEXT 3 YEARS, INCLUDING MINIMUM OF $300 MILLION IN 2018

* NEW BOARD’S FINANCE COMMITTEE IS NOW CHAIRED BY COURTNEY MATHER, A PORTFOLIO MANAGER AT ICAHN CAPITAL Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: