Essity completes the acquisition of Edgewell's feminine care business

Group 1 - Essity has completed the acquisition of Edgewell Personal Care's feminine care business for USD 340 million (approximately SEK 3 billion) on a cash and debt-free basis, enhancing its focus on high-margin categories and market positions in the US [1][2] - The acquisition includes a diverse product portfolio of liners, pads, and tampons under well-known brands in North America, as well as a production facility in Dover, Delaware, which will be consolidated into Essity's accounts as of February 2, 2026 [2] - The CEO of Essity, Ulrika Kolsrud, expressed optimism about accelerating the growth of the acquired brands, reinforcing the company's personal care business in North America and its ambition to expand in high-yielding categories and key geographies [3] Group 2 - Essity is recognized as a fast-growing player in the feminine care category, with a strong portfolio of regional brands such as Libresse, Bodyform, Nana, Saba, Libra, Nosotras, Knix, and Modibodi, offering a wide range of products including pads, liners, tampons, intimate soaps, intimate wipes, leakproof apparel, and menstrual cups [4]