Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2026
Essity agrees to acquire Kenvue's feminine care business in Brazil
Essity has entered into an agreement to acquire Kenvue's feminine care business in Brazil, including the Carefree, Sempre Livre and o.b. brands, for USD 284m on a cash and debt-free basis. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval in Brazil and other customary closing conditions, including completion of the Kimberly-Clark and Kenvue transaction, and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2027.
2022
Essity acquires Legacy Converting
Essity acquired US professional wiping and cleaning company Legacy Converting, Inc. for USD 40 million, with a potential additional earnout of USD 10 million.
2022
Essity announces price increases
Essity announced price increases across all product categories and markets, with timing and degree to be managed locally. The company cited higher raw-material, energy and distribution costs.
2021
Essity acquires Hydrofera
Essity acquired Hydrofera, a US company offering technology and products in advanced wound care, for USD 116 million with a potential additional earnout of USD 15 million.
2021
Essity starts green hydrogen pilot for tissue production
Essity launched a pilot at its Mainz-Kostheim production facility in Germany to replace natural gas progressively with green hydrogen in tissue production.
2021
Essity completes acquisition of additional Familia shares
Essity finalized its acquisition of 45.8% of the shares in Productos Familia S.A., bringing its ownership of Familia to 95.8%.
2021
Essity acquires Sorbact distribution rights in Australia and New Zealand
Essity announced that it is acquiring the distribution rights to Sorbact wound care technology in Australia and New Zealand from Bayport Brands.
2021
Essity acquires remaining Asaleo Care shares
Essity was reported to have acquired the Asaleo Care shares it did not already own through a scheme of arrangement valued at $788 million. The article also describes the acquisition as proposed and says Essity had reached an important stage in acquiring the outstanding shares.
2020
Essity publishes preliminary first-quarter 2020 results
Essity published preliminary, unaudited results for the first quarter of 2020, reporting group net sales of SEK 33,712 million and adjusted EBITA of SEK 5,333 million.
2019
Tork launches VR Clean Hands Training and Education
Essity’s Tork brand launched Tork VR Clean Hands Training and Education, a hand-hygiene training solution designed for healthcare professionals.