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Essity secures majority stake in Knix Wear

Swedish personal care giant Essity has agreed to acquire 80% of Knix Wear, a Canadian maker of leakproof apparel for periods and incontinence, for nearly $313.49m. Essity said the deal will make it the global market leader in leakproof apparel.

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