#52026M12078Prior Notification of a Concentration: Suzano Acquisition of Kimberly-Clark IFP
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The law relates to Suzano International's acquisition of Kimberly-Clark's International Family Care & Professional Business. Suzano will have sole control over Kimberly-Clark IFP. It affects businesses in tissue production and sales across various regions, with potential implications for market competition. The European Commission is inviting third parties to submit observations about this acquisition.
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Key Changes
- Suzano International to acquire sole control over Kimberly-Clark IFP
- Potential impacts on competition in the tissue product market
- Third parties invited to submit observations to the European Commission
Obligations
What this law requires
Suzano International must acquire sole control of Kimberly-Clark IFP through purchase of shares as notified to the European Commission on 31 March 2026
The transaction must comply with Article 3(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (Merger Regulation) regarding the acquisition of sole control
The European Commission will conduct preliminary examination to determine whether the notified transaction falls within the scope of the Merger Regulation, with final decision reserved
Interested third parties must submit observations on the proposed concentration to the Commission email (COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu) or postal address by 10 days following the publication date (10 April 2026)
All submissions must reference the case number M.12078 – SUZANO / KIMBERLY-CLARK (INTERNATIONAL FAMILY CARE & PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS)