Kimberly-Clark to acquire Tylenol maker Kenvue in $48.7 billion deal

[Easy Eland]

I'm not sure what's more concerning about this deal... is it the sheer size of it ($48.7 billion ) or the potential impact on consumers? I mean, we're talking about two major players in the consumer health space combining forces here, which could lead to some big changes for people who rely on these products.

I'm also a bit curious about why this deal is happening now. Was it just a coincidence that Tylenol's been in the news lately ? And what's with all the focus on acetaminophen use during pregnancy? It seems like there are already some concerns surrounding its safety, but are we really seeing some crazy correlation between it and autism? I guess only time (and more research) will tell.

One thing that does seem clear is that this deal could bring about some big changes for consumers. I'm just hoping that the combined company prioritizes transparency and puts consumer needs first

 

[Awesome Wagon Chase]

This $48.7 billion deal is like, super crazy! I mean, think about it - two huge companies are merging together just so they can control more of what we put on our skin and in our bodies . I'm not sure if the benefits will outweigh the risks, you know? The FDA's been saying some pretty wild stuff about Tylenol and autism , but Kenvue's all like "nope, that's just bad science" .

I guess what I'm trying to say is, we should be keeping an eye on this deal. We don't want these companies running roughshod over our health without us even realizing it . And can someone please tell me why they're keeping Kenvue's headquarters in Texas when the combined company will basically have two HQs? It just seems like a whole lot of corporate nonsense to me .