Edgewell Personal Care

Swedish hygiene and health firm Essity has entered into an agreement to acquire toiletries giant Edgewell’s feminine care business for $340 million. Through an asset agreement, Essity will take ownership of Edgewell’s feminine care business, which includes liners, pads and tampons. The transaction covers the Carefree, Stayfree and o.b. brands in the USA, Canada, and the Caribbean, global Playtex rights in feminine care, and a manufacturing facility located in Dover, …

Edgewell Personal Care, a US-based manufacturer of shave, sun, skin and feminine care products, has announced an agreement to acquire Jack Black, a luxury male grooming company. Founded in Dallas, TX in 2000, Jack Black is described as the number one brand in the US men’s prestige skincare market and offers a product range spanning skincare, body care, shaving, hair care, fine fragrance, razors, and gift sets. Commenting on the deal, Edgewell …