Essity Expands in North America with Edgewell's Women's Health Acquisition
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Essity is acquiring Edgewell Personal Care's women's health business for $1 billion, which includes the Carefree, Stayfree, and o.b. brands in the U.S., the Playtex brand globally, and a Delaware production facility. The deal brings 500 employees to Essity and strengthens the company's position in the North American hygiene and health market.
Key takeaways
- Essity is set to acquire Edgewell Personal Care's women's health business in a billion-dollar transaction, according to Medtech Magazine
- The acquisition encompasses Edgewell's U
- operations, including its 500 employees, and provides Essity with established brands such as Carefree, Stayfree, and o
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