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4 September 2026

Australia clears Kimberly-Clark's acquisition of Kenvue but requires Carefree, Stayfree divestment

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Australia clears Kimberly-Clark's acquisition of Kenvue but requires Carefree, Stayfree divestment

Sept 2 (Reuters) - Australia's competition regulator on Wednesday approved Kimberly-Clark's proposed $40 billion takeover of Kenvue, on condition the company divests Kenvue's Carefree and Stayfree ...

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