Kimberly-Clark to acquire Tylenol maker Kenvue in US$48.7bn deal - Convenience & Impulse Retailing

Kimberly-Clark to Acquire Kenvue in $48.7bn Deal

Kimberly-Clark is set to acquire Kenvue in a cash and stock transaction valuing Kenvue at about $48.7 billion.

The transaction would create a company that includes brands such as Kleenex, Huggies, Band-Aid, as well as Tylenol, which has been embattled due to claims by Donald Trump that it increases the risk of autism in children when used by pregnant women.

Mike Hsu, Chairman and CEO of Kimberly-Clark, said the transaction would create “a global health and wellness leader”.

Following the announcement, shares of Kenvue have risen 17 per cent, while Kimberly-Clark shares dropped 12 per cent. After the completion, expected in the second half of 2026, current Kimberly-Clark shareholders will own about 54 per cent of the combined company, while Kenvue shareholders will hold roughly 46 per cent.

Author's summary: Kimberly-Clark acquires Kenvue for $48.7bn.

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