Press releases

The press conference held in connection with the publication of Essity’s interim report for the second quarter of 2018 will also be available via webcast and it is possible to join by phone.

According to Essity’s articles of association, owners of Class A shares have the right to have such shares converted to Class B shares. Conversion reduces the total number of votes in the company. When such a conversion has occurred, the company is obligated by law to disclose any such changes in this manner.

Today, Essity and United Nation’s entity Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) launch the sixth edition of the Hygiene and Health Report. Hygiene and health are critical catalysts for solving several global societal issues stated in the UN Sustainable Development Goals. With this report, Essity and WSSCC address opportunities and challenges throughout the human life cycle, highlighting new research, best practices and possible solutions. It shows the societal implications of prioritizing hygiene and health in decision making, whether by a policy maker, a care professional or an individual.  

Today’s Annual General Meeting of Essity was held at Stockholm Waterfront Congress Center in Stockholm, Sweden.

To further increase efficiency, Essity is restructuring its Consumer Tissue production in Spain. These measures are aligned with the company’s strategy to optimize the production footprint to increase cost and capital efficiency and further increase value creation in the Consumer Tissue business area.

The press conference held in connection with the publication of Essity’s interim report for the first quarter of 2018 will also be available via webcast and it is possible to join by phone.

According to Essity’s articles of association, owners of Class A shares have the right to have such shares converted to Class B shares. Conversion reduces the total number of votes in the company. When such a conversion has occurred, the company is obligated by law to disclose any such changes in this manner.

Essity, a leading global hygiene and health company, has today published its Annual and Sustainability Report for 2017, available on www.essity.com. On the company website you will also find a video featuring President and CEO Magnus Groth presenting 2017 in brief.

Notice is given to the Shareholders of Essity Aktiebolag (publ) (”Essity”) of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on Thursday 12 April 2018, at 3 p.m.at Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre, Nils Ericsons Plan 4, Stockholm (registration from 1.30 p.m.).