Market Chatter: Kimberly-Clark Weighs Asset Sales to Secure EU Approval for Kenvue Acquisition

08:08 AM EDT, 09/14/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Kimberly-Clark (KMB) is preparing potential asset sales to address European Union antitrust concerns over its proposed acquisition of Kenvue (KVUE), Reuters reported Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. The European Commission is expected to formally communicate its concerns to Kimberly-Clark this week following a preliminary review of the deal, the report said. The company could offer concessions before the review concludes Sept. 29 or wait for a possible full-scale investigation lasting up to four months, the report said. Kimberly-Clark did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)