Edgewell completes sale of Feminine Care business to Essity for $340M cash

EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE Co

Sold Playtex, Stayfree, Carefree, and o.b. brands to Essity; closed February 2, 2026 for $340M cash.
Net proceeds to be used primarily to pay down U.S. revolving credit facility and reinvest in core brands.
Transition Services Agreement for up to 18 months covering accounting, IT, operations, and sales support.
Pro forma FY2025 continuing ops net earnings of $72M vs $25.4M reported; debt reduced by $140M via revolver repayment.

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