**Summary of CCI Approval: Acquisition of Kenvue Inc. by Kimberly-Clark Corp.**
**Overview**
On May 12, 2026, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) announced the approval of the acquisition of Kenvue Inc. by Kimberly-Clark Corporation. The proposed combination involves Kimberly-Clark Corporation (Kimberly) acquiring sole control over Kenvue Inc. (Kenvue) following an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated November 2, 2025.
**The Parties Involved**
* **Kimberly-Clark Corporation:** A global entity specializing in products made from natural or synthetic fibers and materials using advanced technologies in nonwovens and absorbency.
* **Global Presence:** Operates across five categories: (a) baby & child care, (b) adult care, (c) feminine care, (d) family care, and (e) professional products.
* **Indian Operations:** Primarily focused on the production and supply of baby diapers and feminine hygiene products.
* **Kenvue Inc.:** A group active in the manufacturing and supply of consumer health products.
* **Global Presence:** Focused on (a) self-care, (b) skin health and beauty, and (c) essential health.
* **Indian Operations:** Concentrates on non-prescription medicines and wellness products, including oral care, digestive health, skin and beauty products (cleansers, moisturizers, sun protection), baby toiletries, baby wipes, and feminine hygiene products.
**Key Information**
* **Approval Authority:** Competition Commission of India (CCI).
* **Transaction Type:** Acquisition of sole control (Merger).
* **Agreement Date:** November 2, 2025.
* **Post Date:** May 12, 2026, 7:44 PM (PIB Delhi).
* **Release ID:** 2260403.
* **Status:** Approved; a detailed order from the Commission is forthcoming.
Key Entities Referenced
Competition Commission of India (CCI): The primary regulatory authority that approved the acquisition of sole control over Kenvue Inc. by Kimberly-Clark Corporation.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation: The acquiring entity, a global group active in the production of personal, business, and industrial products made from natural or synthetic fibres.
Kenvue Inc.: The target entity, a group active in the manufacturing and supply of consumer health, skin beauty, and essential health products.
Agreement and Plan of Merger dated 2nd November 2025: The specific legal document under which Kimberly-Clark Corporation proposed to acquire sole control over Kenvue Inc.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of Kenvue Inc. by
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
Posted On: 12 MAY 2026 7:44PM by PIB Delhi
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of Kenvue Inc. by Kimberly-Clark
Corporation.
The proposed combination envisages acquisition by Kimberly Clark Corporation (Kimberly) of sole
control over Kenvue Inc. (Kenvue) pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated 2nd November
2025 entered into, inter alia, by Kimberly and Kenvue.
The Kimberly group is active globally in the production and sale of a range of products made from natural
or synthetic fibres and materials using advanced technologies in fibres, nonwovens, and absorbency for
personal, business, and industrial use.
While globally, the Kimberly group is present across five product categories viz., (a) baby & child care;
(b) adult care; (c) feminine care; (d) family care; and (e) professional, in India, the Kimberly Group is
mainly engaged in the supply of feminine hygiene and production and supply of baby diapers.
The Kenvue group is active in the manufacturing and supply of consumer health products in the various
categories viz., (a) self-care; (b) skin health and beauty; and (c) essential health. The Kenvue group’s
business in India mainly consists of nonprescription medicines and wellness- focused products, such as
oral care, digestive health products, skin health and beauty products such as facial, body and hand
cleansers and moisturizers, sun protection products, baby toiletries and baby wipes, and feminine hygiene
products.
Detailed order of the Commission will follow.
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