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2021-12-30 08:00
Conversion of shares
According to Essity’s articles of association, owners of Class A shares have the right to have such shares converted to Class B shares. Conversion reduces the total number of votes in the company. When such a conversion has occurred, the company is obligated by law to disclose any such changes in this manner.
2021-12-29 14:00
Essity acquires advanced wound care company in US
Hygiene and health company Essity has acquired the company Hydrofera. The company offers technology and products within advanced wound care. The purchase price amounts to USD 116m (approximately SEK 1.1bn) with a potential additional earnout amount of USD 15m (approximately SEK 137m) on a cash and debt free basis. The acquisition supports Essity’s strategic priority to grow through acquisitions in Medical Solutions.
2021-12-21 14:12
Essity acquires US medical solutions company within orthopedics
Hygiene and health company Essity has acquired the orthopedic specialist company AquaCast Liner, a provider of waterproof cast liners on the US market. Growing through acquisitions in Medical Solutions is a key strategic priority for Essity and with this acquisition the company is strengthening its leading market position in fracture management while extending its portfolio offering in the waterproof and water-resistant cast segment. The purchase price is not material relative to Essity’s market capitalization and is not disclosed.
2021-12-13 08:00
Invitation to presentation of Essity’s Year-end Report for 2021
Essity’s Year-end Report for 2021 will be published on January 26, 2022, at approximately 7:00 CET. In conjunction with publication, a telephone and web presentation will be held at 9:00 CET where President and CEO Magnus Groth will present and answer questions.
2021-12-10 08:00
Essity signs EUR 300m loan agreement with the European Investment Bank
Hygiene and health company Essity has secured a EUR 300m loan at favorable terms with the European Investment Bank (EIB) as part of financing Essity’s research, development, and innovation process.
2021-12-07 14:00
Essity on CDP’s prestigious A List for sustainability
The hygiene and health company Essity has once again been recognized for its leadership in sustainability by the global non-profit environmental organization CDP. The company was awarded a place on CDP’s prestigious A List for its work in combating deforestation. Essity is also recognized for its environmental leadership in the index for climate change, achieving A- from CDP.
2021-11-30 08:00
Conversion of shares
According to Essity’s articles of association, owners of Class A shares have the right to have such shares converted to Class B shares. Conversion reduces the total number of votes in the company. When such a conversion has occurred, the company is obligated by law to disclose any such changes in this manner.
2021-11-19 08:00
Essity part of initiative to improve sorting and recycling of plastic packaging
Hygiene and health company Essity is part of the Digital Watermarks Initiative HolyGrail 2.0, to improve sorting and increase the recycling rates for plastic packaging in the EU. By adding invisible codes to packaging, waste sorting facilities can identify the type of plastic and sort it accordingly. The initiative is a large-scale pilot project driven by AIM - European Brands Association and powered by the Alliance to End Plastic Waste.
2021-11-17 09:00
Essity named diversity leader among European companies
The hygiene and health company Essity has been designated a Diversity Leader by the UK business daily Financial Times. In the newspaper’s annual ranking of diversity work in the business sector in 15 European countries, Essity was ranked 25th out of 15,000 companies.
2021-11-05 08:00
Essity in collaboration for responsible forest operations in Russia
The hygiene and health company Essity is collaborating with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Forest Positive Coalition of Action initiative to further strengthen responsible forest management, nurture high conservation value forests and increase the certification of forest operations in north-western Russia. Deforestation is a major topic at the ongoing climate summit COP26 in Glasgow, since deforestation and forest degradation affect climate change on a large scale.