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    Andreas Mattsson appointed as new Chief Legal Officer

    Hygiene and health company Essity has appointed Andreas Mattsson as the new Chief Legal Officer and member of the company's Executive Management Team. He succeeds Mikael Schmidt who has decided to retire as of December 31, 2026.Andreas Mattsson comes from the role of General Counsel at Billerud, where he has served since 2013. Prior to that, he has extensive experience from the Law firm Cederquist. Andreas Mattsson will take office on January 1, 2027, and will also be responsible for compliance and risk management at Essity.   "I would like to extend a warm welcome to Andreas Mattsson to

    Buyback of Class B shares in Essity during week 27, 2026

    Between June 29, 2026, and July 3, 2026, Essity Aktiebolag (publ) repurchased a total of 290,631 own Class B shares (ISIN: SE0009922164) under the framework of the buyback program as resolved by the Board of Directors.The share purchase is part of the SEK 3bn buyback program announced by Essity on April 22, 2026. The buyback program will extend from May 12, 2026, until the 2027 Annual General Meeting at the latest and be implemented in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and the European Commission’s Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 (Safe Harbour Regulation). The share

    Conversion of shares

    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.In June, at the request of shareholders, 1,000,000 Class A shares were converted to Class B shares. The total number of votes in the company thereafter amounts to 1,187,751,093. The total number of registered shares in the company amounts to 681,945,171 of which 56,200,658 are Class

    Buyback of Class B shares in Essity during week 26, 2026

    Between June 22, 2026, and June 26, 2026, Essity Aktiebolag (publ) repurchased a total of 294,782 own Class B shares (ISIN: SE0009922164) under the framework of the buyback program as resolved by the Board of Directors.The share purchase is part of the SEK 3bn buyback program announced by Essity on April 22, 2026. The buyback program will extend from May 12, 2026, until the 2027 Annual General Meeting at the latest and be implemented in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and the European Commission’s Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 (Safe Harbour Regulation). The share

    Buyback of Class B shares in Essity during week 25, 2026

    Between June 15, 2026, and June 19, 2026, Essity Aktiebolag (publ) repurchased a total of 243,164 own Class B shares (ISIN: SE0009922164) under the framework of the buyback program as resolved by the Board of Directors.The share purchase is part of the SEK 3bn buyback program announced by Essity on April 22, 2026. The buyback program will extend from May 12, 2026, until the 2027 Annual General Meeting at the latest and be implemented in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and the European Commission’s Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 (Safe Harbour Regulation). The share

    Invitation to presentation of Essity’s interim report for quarter 2, 2026

    The hygiene and health company Essity will publish its interim report for quarter 2, 2026 on July 16 at approximately 07:00 CET. President and CEO Ulrika Kolsrud together with EVP and CFO Fredrik Rystedt will present the interim report at a live webcast and teleconference at 09:00 CET the same day.Link to the live webcast and teleconference, which can also be viewed afterwards: https://essity.videosync.fi/2026-07-16-q2   Contact information for conference call with the possibility to ask questions:UK: +44 (0) 33 0551 02 00 USA: +1 786 697 35 01SWE: +46 (0)8 505 204 24Please call

    Buyback of Class B shares in Essity during week 24, 2026

    Between June 8, 2026, and June 12, 2026, Essity Aktiebolag (publ) repurchased a total of 307,819 own Class B shares (ISIN: SE0009922164) under the framework of the buyback program as resolved by the Board of Directors.The share purchase is part of the SEK 3bn buyback program announced by Essity on April 22, 2026. The buyback program will extend from May 12, 2026, until the 2027 Annual General Meeting at the latest and be implemented in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and the European Commission’s Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 (Safe Harbour Regulation). The share

    Buyback of Class B shares in Essity during week 23, 2026

    Between June 1, 2026, and June 5, 2026, Essity Aktiebolag (publ) repurchased a total of 319,589 own Class B shares (ISIN: SE0009922164) under the framework of the buyback program as resolved by the Board of Directors.The share purchase is part of the SEK 3bn buyback program announced by Essity on April 22, 2026. The buyback program will extend from May 12, 2026, until the 2027 Annual General Meeting at the latest and be implemented in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and the European Commission’s Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 (Safe Harbour Regulation). The share

    Essity recognized on CDP Supplier Engagement A List for seventh consecutive year

    Hygiene and health company Essity has once again been recognized for its leadership in sustainability by the global nonprofit environmental organization CDP. For the seventh consecutive year, Essity has achieved an A score in CDP’s Supplier Engagement Assessment.The recognition highlights Essity’s continued efforts to work closely with suppliers to address climate-related impacts across the value chain. Supplier engagement is a key pillar of Essity’s climate action plan and essential to the company’s science-based targets.  By setting clear expectations, collaborating on targets and

    Buyback of Class B shares in Essity during week 22, 2026

    Between May 25, 2026, and May 29, 2026, Essity Aktiebolag (publ) repurchased a total of 311,814 own Class B shares (ISIN: SE0009922164) under the framework of the buyback program as resolved by the Board of Directors.The share purchase is part of the SEK 3bn buyback program announced by Essity on April 22, 2026. The buyback program will extend from May 12, 2026, until the 2027 Annual General Meeting at the latest and be implemented in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and the European Commission’s Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 (Safe Harbour Regulation). The share

    Buyback of Class B shares in Essity during week 21, 2026

    Between May 18, 2026, and May 22, 2026, Essity Aktiebolag (publ) repurchased a total of 324,469 own Class B shares (ISIN: SE0009922164) under the framework of the buyback program as resolved by the Board of Directors.The share purchase is part of the SEK 3bn buyback program announced by Essity on April 22, 2026. The buyback program will extend from May 12, 2026, until the 2027 Annual General Meeting at the latest and be implemented in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and the European Commission’s Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 (Safe Harbour Regulation). The share

    Buyback of Class B shares in Essity during week 20, 2026

    Between May 11, 2026, and May 15, 2026, Essity Aktiebolag (publ) repurchased a total of 198,501 own Class B shares (ISIN: SE0009922164) under the framework of the buyback program as resolved by the Board of Directors.The share purchase is part of the SEK 3bn buyback program announced by Essity on April 22, 2026. The buyback program will extend from May 12, 2026, until the 2027 Annual General Meeting at the latest and be implemented in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and the European Commission’s Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 (Safe Harbour Regulation). The share

    Today Essity hosts its Capital Markets Day - Accelerating progress by sharpening focus and execution

    Today, the hygiene and health company Essity hosts its Capital Markets Day at the company's office in Gothenburg, Sweden. The day will also be live-streamed via the link Essity CMD 2026 Webcast  with the opportunity to ask questions.Between 09:00 -13:00 CET, Essity's strategy for profitable growth and initiatives to increase value creation and faster achieve the company's financial targets will be presented.  Agenda for the day:• Essity Group - Ulrika Kolsrud, President & CEO • Health & Medical - Anand Chandarana, President Health & Medical • Personal

    Essity initiates strategic review of the Consumer Tissue business area

    The hygiene and health company Essity initiates a strategic review of the Consumer Tissue business area’s global operations. The review will evaluate strategic alternatives with the aim of creating the best possible conditions for the Consumer Tissue business and the Group to develop to their full potential and maximize value creation.Essity continuously evaluates its product portfolio to increase long-term value creation, and accordingly, Essity’s Board of Directors has decided to initiate a strategic review of the Consumer Tissue business area. With the review, different alternatives will

    Changes in number of shares and votes in Essity

    In accordance with the resolution at the Annual General Meeting on March 26, 2026, Essity has cancelled 11,109,318 of its own shares of series B that the company previously repurchased.The total number of shares in Essity amounted on the date of this press release to 681,945,171, of which 57,200,658 Class A shares and 624,744,513 Class B shares. The total number of votes amounts to 1,196,751,093, of which the Class A shares correspond to 572,006,580 votes and the Class B shares correspond to 624,744,513 votes. NB: This information is such that Essity must disclose in accordance with the

    Agenda for Essity’s Capital Markets Day Accelerating progress by sharpening focus and execution

    On May 7, 2026, the hygiene and health company Essity will hold its Capital Markets Day at the company’s office in Gothenburg, Sweden.The event will start at 09:00 CET and is expected to conclude at approximately 13:00. Agenda:•    Essity Group – Ulrika Kolsrud, President & CEO•    Health & Medical – Anand Chandarana, President Health & Medical•    Personal Care – Tuomas Yrjölä, President Personal Care•    Consumer Tissue – Volker Zöller, President Consumer Tissue•    Professional Hygiene – Pablo Fuentes, President Professional Hygiene•    Essity Group financials – Fredrik

    Interim Report Quarter 1, 2026

    Good start to 2026 – increased volumes and higher margins Quarter 1, 2026 · Net sales decreased 5.1% to SEK 33,177m (34,976). Excluding currency translation effects, net sales increased SEK 528m. · Organic sales growth amounted to 0.4%, of which volume accounted for 1.1% and price/mix -0.7% · The acquisition of Edgewell’s feminine care business in North America was completed and consolidated as of February 2, 2026. The acquisition increased the Group’s net sales by 1.1%. · EBITA decreased 6% to SEK 4,448m (4,718) · EBITA excl. IAC decreased 2% to SEK 4,603m (4,706).

    Essity decides on new share buyback program of SEK 3bn

    Essity’s Board of Directors has resolved to utilize the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting on March 26, 2026, and initiate a new program to buy back Class B shares in Essity for SEK 3bn. The program begins no earlier than on May 11, 2026, and extends until the 2027 Annual General Meeting at the latest.The share repurchase will be financed using cash flow from current operations after the ordinary dividend with the ambition to continue with share buybacks over time as a recurring part of Essity’s capital allocation.  Repurchasing will take place on Nasdaq Stockholm in

    Essity’s 2026 Annual General Meeting

    Essity today held the Annual General Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden.The Meeting approved the Parent Company income statement and balance sheet and the consolidated income statement and consolidated balance sheet for 2025. The meeting resolved on a dividend for the financial year 2025 of SEK 8.75 per share. Record date for the dividend is set to Monday, March 30, 2026.  The Meeting resolved that the remuneration to each director elected by the Annual General Meeting who is not employed by the company shall amount to SEK 1,000,000 and the Chairman of the Board of Directors is to receive

    Buyback of Class B shares in Essity during week 12, 2026

    Between March 16, 2026, and March 19, 2026, Essity Aktiebolag (publ) repurchased a total of 406,220 own Class B shares (ISIN: SE0009922164) under the framework of the buyback program as resolved by the Board of Directors. The buyback program that was initiated on April 24, 2025, is hereby completed as a total of 11,566,941 Class B shares have been repurchased for a total amount of SEK 3bn.The share repurchase has been financed using cash flow from current operations after the ordinary dividend. The ambition is to continue with share buybacks over time as a recurring part of Essity’s capital

    Invitation to presentation of Essity’s interim report for quarter 1, 2026

    The hygiene and health company Essity will publish its interim report for quarter 1, 2026 on April 23 at approximately 07:00 CET. President and CEO Ulrika Kolsrud and Executive Vice President and CFO Fredrik Rystedt will present the interim report at a live webcast and teleconference at 09:00 CET the same day.Link to the live webcast and teleconference, which can also be viewed afterwards: https://essity.videosync.fi/2026-04-23 Contact information for conference call with the possibility to ask questions:UK: +44 (0) 33 0551 02 00 USA: +1 786 697 35 01SWE: +46 (0)8 505 204 24

    Buyback of Class B shares in Essity during week 11, 2026

    Between March 9, 2026, and March 13, 2026, Essity Aktiebolag (publ) repurchased a total of 251,239 own Class B shares (ISIN: SE0009922164) under the framework of the buyback program as resolved by the Board of Directors.The share purchase is part of the SEK 3bn buyback program announced by Essity on April 23, 2025. The buyback program will extend from April 24, 2025, until the 2026 Annual General Meeting and be implemented in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and the European Commission’s Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 (Safe Harbour Regulation). The share repurchase is

    Buyback of Class B shares in Essity during week 10, 2026

    Between March 2, 2026, and March 6, 2026, Essity Aktiebolag (publ) repurchased a total of 241,501 own Class B shares (ISIN: SE0009922164) under the framework of the buyback program as resolved by the Board of Directors.The share purchase is part of the SEK 3bn buyback program announced by Essity on April 23, 2025. The buyback program will extend from April 24, 2025, until the 2026 Annual General Meeting and be implemented in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and the European Commission’s Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 (Safe Harbour Regulation). The share repurchase is

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