Suzano & Kimberly-Clark to Form Global Tissue Joint Venture

Key Takeaways Suzano will hold 51% of a $3.4B tissue joint venture with Kimberly-Clark, transaction to close in mid-2026. The JV spans 22 plants across 14 countries with 1M-ton annual output and $3.3B in 2024 net sales. Suzano will pay $1.734B in cash at closing, aligning with its strategy of scalable, efficient growth.Suzano S.A. (SUZ) and Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) announced that they would create a $3.4-billion joint venture that will manufacture consumer and professional tissue products. Suzano ...