EU clears Kimberly-Clark's proposed Kenvue acquisition on conditions
The European Commission approved the deal under the EU Merger Regulation, conditional on full compliance with commitments offered by Kimberly-Clark.
AI illustrationThe European Commission has approved the proposed acquisition of Kenvue Inc by Kimberly-Clark Corporation, but only on conditions.
The approval was given under the EU Merger Regulation. Kimberly-Clark offered commitments to the Commission, and the Commission said its clearance of the deal is conditional on full compliance with those commitments.
The Commission announced the decision in Brussels on 13 October 2026.