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Kenvue shareholders approve merger with Kimberly-Clark; deal on track for H2 2026 close
Kenvue Inc.
- 99% of Kenvue shares voted to adopt merger agreement, representing ~77% of outstanding shares.
- Kimberly-Clark shareholders also voted ~96% in favor of share issuance for the acquisition.
- Transaction expected to close in second half of 2026, pending regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
- Combined company aims to become a global health and wellness leader with iconic brand portfolios.
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