OM:ESSITY BHousehold Products
Essity Expands North American Feminine Care Footprint With Edgewell Deal
Essity has completed the acquisition of Edgewell Personal Care’s feminine care business.
The deal adds brands such as Carefree, Stayfree, o.b., and Playtex to Essity’s portfolio in North America.
The transaction strengthens Essity’s position in the high margin feminine hygiene segment in the U.S. and wider North American market.
Essity, traded as OM:ESSITY B, is leaning further into personal care categories that carry higher margins, with a current share price of SEK273.8. The company is...