EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE Co (EPC): M&A transaction — 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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M&A Transactions SEC 8-K Item 2.01/5.01 confidence 0.9

EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE Co completed a disposition involving Essity Aktiebolag (publ) for approximately $340 million in cash (closed 2026-02-02).

Action: disposition
Counterparty: Essity Aktiebolag (publ)
Consideration: approximately $340 million in cash
Closing: 2026-02-02

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on November 12, 2025 (the “Prior 8-K”). At closing of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement (the “Closing”), the Company received from Buyer approximately $340 million in cash in exchange for the sale of the Business, which is subject to post-closing customary adjustments for inventory, indebtedness and other items, pursuant to the terms of the

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