Kimberly-Clark seeks EU FSR approval for Kenvue acquisition
By Jean Comte ( April 29, 2026, 14:22 GMT | Insight) -- Personal-care company Kimberly-Clark has sought European Commission approval under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation for its intended acquisition of healthcare firm Kenvue. The regulator has set a provisional deadline of June 8 to decide on the deal.Personal-care company Kimberly-Clark has sought European Commission approval under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation for its intended $48.7 billion acquisition of healthcare firm Kenvue, according to an update on the regulator's register of deals on Wednesday....
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