Edgewell ‘disappointed’ after $1.4bn Harry’s deal falls through

Published: 11-Feb-2020
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The company’s CEO said Edgewell continued to disagree with the FTC’s position, after the US law agency filed an injunction to block the planned merger

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Edgewell Personal Care has terminated its planned takeover of rival shaving brand Harry’s, following a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) earlier this month.

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