KVUE · 8-K · 20260806PR000141

Acquisition / Partnership / Divestiture

Kenvue Inc. · 2026-08-06 · Importance 75 · Surprise 60 · In source text

Kenvue entered into a definitive merger agreement on November 2, 2025 under which Kimberly-Clark will acquire all outstanding Kenvue common shares in a cash-and-stock transaction. Shareholders of both companies approved the required proposals at special meetings held on January 29, 2026. The Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period expired on February 4, 2026. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to foreign regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

Key facts

• The transaction with Kimberly-Clark is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to receipt of foreign regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. source
• Kenvue entered into a definitive merger agreement on November 2, 2025 under which Kimberly-Clark will acquire all outstanding shares of Kenvue common stock in a cash and stock transaction. source
• Shareholders voted to approve all proposals necessary for the Kimberly-Clark acquisition at Special Meetings held on January 29, 2026. source
• The waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act expired on February 4, 2026 for the pending transaction. source

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