Kimberly-Clark to Acquire Kenvue for $48.7B

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Above: Tylenol for sale at a CVS Pharmacy in Austin, Texas, on Nov. 3, 2025. Image copyright: Brandon Bell/Getty Images

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Narrative A

This massive $48.7 billion acquisition is a dangerous gamble that doubles down on litigation risks and integration nightmares. Kimberly-Clark is inheriting Kenvue's talc lawsuits and Tylenol controversies while attempting an impossibly complex merger with minimal operational overlap. The projected $1.9 billion in cost savings is additionally wildly optimistic.

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Narrative B

This transformative deal will create a global health and wellness powerhouse, with 10 billion-dollar brands serving nearly half the world’s population. The merger delivers compelling financial benefits for shareholders and positions both companies to capitalize on secular growth trends in health and wellness, unlocking massive growth potential and litigation resources.

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