---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001944048-26-000008"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KVUE"
cik: "0001944048"
company_name: "Kenvue Inc."
filed_at: "2026-01-29T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T06:34:58.672852+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Kenvue shareholders approve merger with Kimberly-Clark; deal on track for H2 2026 close

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001944048-26-000008
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KVUE
- cik: 0001944048
- company_name: Kenvue Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-01-29T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.07, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1944048/000194404826000008/0001944048-26-000008-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1944048/000194404826000008/kvue-20260129.htm

## Machine-readable alternates
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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001944048-26-000008.txt

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