Kimberly-Clark, Kenvue win conditional EU approval for $40 billion tie-up

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The European Commission approved the deal after Kimberly-Clark agreed to divest tampon and feminine-care businesses in the European Economic Area.

The European Commission granted conditional approval for Kimberly-Clark’s $40 billion acquisition of Kenvue, clearing a major regulatory hurdle. [1] [2]

The approval follows Kimberly-Clark’s commitment to sell its tampon and feminine-hygiene operations in the EEA, addressing earlier concerns about reduced competition in the Czech, Estonian and Slovak tampon markets. [1] [2]

Kimberly-Clark announced the planned acquisition of Kenvue in November 2025. The deal, including debt, is valued at $48.7 billion. [2]

Sources

  1. Kimberly-Clark, Kenvue Win Conditional EU Approval for $40 Billion Tie-Up

    WSJ Business · · Summary only

  2. 金佰利与科赴400亿美元并购案获欧盟附条件批准

    Sina Finance · · Full text

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