Local Consumer Goods Co to Acquire Tylenol Maker

by ddankesreiter@dallaschamber.org

Kimberly-Clark plans to acquire Kenvue Inc., a personal care product provider with brands like Tylenol, in a deal that values the target at about $48.7 billion. The cash and stock transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.

“We are excited to bring together two iconic companies to create a global health and wellness leader,” said Mike Hsu, Kimberly-Clark Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Kenvue is uniquely positioned at the intersection of CPG and healthcare, with exceptional talent and a differentiated brand offering serving attractive consumer health categories. With a shared commitment to developing science and technology to provide extraordinary care, we will serve billions of consumers across every stage of life.

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