Kimberly-Clark to buy Tylenol maker Kenvue in landmark $40bn merger

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Kleener to Swallow $40 Billion Tylenol Makers in Largest Consumer Healthcare Deal.

Kimberly-Clark has sealed a record-breaking agreement worth more than $40 billion to acquire Kenvue, the parent company of popular over-the-counter medicine brand Tylenol. The deal is set to give rise to a global consumer health giant with an expansive portfolio that includes household brands such as Kleenex and Huggies.

Kenvue's struggles mounted after former CEO was ousted in July. The company, which had been spun off from Johnson & Johnson two years prior, has faced sharp declines in stock market value amid mounting controversy over its products' potential health risks.

Notably, the parent of Tylenol faced intense scrutiny when Donald Trump claimed acetaminophen increases the risk of autism among children born to mothers who use it during pregnancy. In contrast to President Trump's assertion, scientific research and medical experts have consistently disputed this claim.

Kenvue has vigorously pushed back against these allegations, pointing out that 'sound science' indicates no causal link between taking Tylenol and autism. On a more somber note, the company also faces mounting lawsuits over claims its baby powder products contain carcinogens and caused cancer among users.

Despite the turmoil surrounding Kenvue's financials and controversies over some of its brands, Kimberly-Clark expressed confidence in achieving around $2.1 billion in annual cost savings from the deal when it is completed mid-next year.
 
idk why ppl r so worried about tylenol 😒 42 blln is a lotta cash 💸 they'll prob invest it in R&D to make the meds safer 💊 my grandma takes it all the time and she's still kicking 🤣 btw, who actually believes trump's autism claim? 🙄 seems like marketing stunt 2 me 📦
 
What's up with this massive deal?! I mean, a $40 billion buyout? That's just crazy! Think about all those everyday products we use and rely on - Tylenol for pain relief, Kleenex for our noses... how do they manage to get their hands on all these brands? It's like one giant household goods empire. And with the recent controversies surrounding Kenvue, I'm surprised any company would want to take it on board. But hey, who knows what the future holds? Maybe this deal will bring some stability and profits back to the table for Kimberly-Clark? 🤔
 
OH MY GOSH, THIS DEAL IS GOING TO BE HUGE!!!! 40 BILLION DOLLARS FOR TYLENOL!!!!! IT'S LIKE, THE ULTIMATE TAKEOVER IN CONSUMER HEALTH CARE!!!! i FEEL LIKE KIMBERLY-CLARK IS GETTING A STEAL OF A DEAL TOO, ONLY MAKING A WHOPPING $2.1 BILLION IN SAVINGS BY 2026!!!!! BUT SERIOUSLY, IT'S kinda weird that they're buying KENVUE WHEN THEY'RE ALREADY OWN Kleenex and Huggies.... DIDNT THEY JUST GET INTO THE CONSUMER HEALTH GAME ALREADY???? 🤔💸
 
🤔 this deal feels like a masterstroke for kimberly-clark - i mean, who wouldn't want to own the most recognizable tylenol brand? 🚽 and let's be real, the backlash over trump's claims was always gonna happen... sound science is sound science 💯. but seriously, kenvue's got some serious skeletons in its closet with those baby powder lawsuits... how much did they really expect to pay out? 💸 40 billion seems like a small price to pay for a brand as big as tylenol, imo 🤑
 
can u believe kimberly clark is shelling out 40 billion for tylenol? like what's next? they're gonna buy up all our breakfast cereals too 🤣. i mean, kenvue has been in a mess since that trump guy started spouting off about acetaminophen and autism. newsflash, trump: science isn't on your side 🚫. anyway, at least kimberly clark thinks they can squeeze some savings out of this deal... $2.1 billion is no joke 💸
 
omg u wont bliev wut just happnd! kleener (aka kimberly-clark) just 4got $40 BILLION 2 swallow kenvue & its familee brands like cleenex n huggys 🤑🤯 but honestly, dont think its all sunshine n rainbows. kenvue's been in some serious trouble lately w/ controversies roun' its medicine prodctz & even accusations ova its baby powder products causin cancer 💔 & autism claims? lol science says no way! sounds like kimberly-clark is just tryna snag a deal b4 kenvue implodes 🤦‍♀️ anyway, cant w8 2 c how this whole thing plays out 😎
 
🤔 the tylenol saga teaches us about the importance of separating facts from fear 🚨 it's amazing how one claim can create a snowball effect and tarnish an entire brand's reputation 💔 kenvue's struggles serve as a reminder that even the biggest companies can be vulnerable to controversy and criticism, but it's up to them (and us) to separate fact from fiction and work towards healing and rebuilding 🌈
 
$40 billion is a crazy amount for one company... 🤯 just think about all the good that money can do, like funding hospitals and medical research that could really make a difference in people's lives 🏥💊. But at the same time, it also highlights how much some companies are willing to pay to own another brand. It makes me wonder if we're valuing companies more on their brands than their actual impact on society 🤔. I mean, would Tylenol be worth $40 billion just because of its reputation? And what about the people affected by those controversies, shouldn't they get some compensation too? 💸
 
🤣💸💊 A $40 billion Tylenol maker? More like a $40 billion headache 😬 for shareholders and investors 🤑 Who knew taking a pain reliever could be so expensive 💊😳 Meanwhile, Kleenex will just get to breathe easy, wiping away all the competition 💨 #TylenolTycoon
 
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