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European Commission approves Kimberly-Clark's acquisition of Kenvue
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Fusion42 · 15 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The European Commission approved Kimberly-Clark’s acquisition of Kenvue following commitments to divest its tampon and feminine care brands in the European Economic Area to address EU competition concerns.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Consumer.
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You face a hurdle: Kimberly-Clark’s acquisition shows EU competition rules force divestments to clear deals. If you build or sell feminine care brands in Europe, new customers could appear from these asset sales.
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