Huggies maker Kimberly-Clark is buying Tylenol maker Kenvue

Kimberly-Clark Acquires Kenvue in $49 Billion Deal

Consumer giant Kimberly-Clark, maker of Huggies diapers and Kleenex tissues, is buying Kenvue, the company behind Tylenol and Band-Aids, in a $49 billion merger.

The deal comes amidst controversy surrounding Tylenol, after the Trump administration linked its active ingredient, acetaminophen, to autism, despite lacking clear scientific evidence. Kenvue has denounced these claims as "simply false".

the two "iconic companies" would create "a global health and wellness leader" - Mike Hsu, Kimberly-Clark CEO

Author's summary: Kimberly-Clark buys Kenvue for $49 billion.

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