Essity has boosted its presence across Latin America after finalising its acquisition of 45.8% of the shares in Colombian hygiene company Productos Familia, now owning 95.8% of the business.
The purchase price amounts to USD 1,540m for 100% of the company on a debt free basis.
Magnus Groth, Essity President and Chief Execitive, said: “Together we will build an even stronger platform in Latin America to further increase growth, profitability and efficiency as well as accelerating the digital transformation.”
