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Business strategic review

Essity Reviews Consumer Tissue Business

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported May 06, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026

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Market Impact

The market is likely to react positively to Essity's strategic review, as it aims to optimize its product portfolio and maximize value creation, potentially through a separation of the Consumer Tissue business. This could lead to increased shareholder value for Essity.

Consumer Goods Hygiene Products
Event Summary

Essity, a global hygiene and health company, has initiated a strategic review of its Consumer Tissue business area's global operations. This review aims to evaluate strategic alternatives to optimize Essity's product portfolio and maximize value creation, with potential outcomes including a separation of the business. The Consumer Tissue business, which includes brands like Lotus, Tempo, and Zewa, accounted for 31% of Essity's net sales in 2025. Essity is the market leader in Europe and the second largest player in Latin America in this segment. The company also announced it would host its Capital Markets Day on May 7, 2026.

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Ulrika Kolsrud
Ulrika Kolsrud, President and CEO of Essity, commented on the strategic review, emphasizing its goal to optimize Essity's product portfolio and maximize value creation.
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Sweden
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Nasdaq Stockholm
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Essity
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Ulrika Kolsrud ceo ↔ Essity Ulrika Kolsrud serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Essity, leading the company's strategic direction
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