Edgewell Personal Care
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| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electronics |
| Founded | July 1, 2015 |
| Fate | Established following a corporate spin-off from Energizer |
| Headquarters | Shelton, Connecticut, U.S. |
Area served | Global |
Key people | |
| Products | Personal care |
| Brands | |
| Revenue | Template:US$ (2022) |
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| Total assets | Template:US$ (2022) |
| Total equity | Template:US$ (2022) |
Number of employees | Approximately 7,000 (2022) |
| Website | edgewell.com |
The Edgewell Personal Care Company is a U.S.-based multinational corporation specializing in consumer products, with its headquarters situated in Shelton, Connecticut. The company was established in 2015 as a result of a corporate spin-off from Energizer Holdings, Inc.
This formation occurred when the original Energizer Holdings rebranded as Edgewell Personal Care, while the battery division separated into a new publicly traded company named Energizer Holdings.
History
In February 2015, Energizer Holdings revealed plans to divide into two distinct entities: the original company transitioned into Edgewell Personal Care, concentrating on personal care items, whereas the household products division was spun off under the revived Energizer Holdings name. At that time, David Hatfield, who served as president and CEO of Energizer Personal Care, assumed the role of CEO at Edgewell.
Edgewell expanded its portfolio in January 2018 by acquiring Jack Black, a premium men's skincare brand, for about $90 million, enhancing its presence in the luxury segment.
In May 2019, the company announced its intention to acquire Harry's razor business, including Flamingo, for $1.37 billion; however, after regulatory objections from the FTC citing antitrust issues, Edgewell abandoned the acquisition in February 2020.
To bolster its grooming category, Edgewell purchased CREMO shaving brand in September 2020 for $235 million.
Further diversifying its offerings, Edgewell acquired Billie, a women's body care brand, for $310 million in cash during November 2021.
Between 2022 and 2023, certain Banana Boat sunscreen products were recalled due to benzene contamination concerns, reflecting challenges in product safety oversight.
In November 2025, Edgewell divested its feminine care segment to Swedish multinational Essity for $340 million on a cash and debt-free basis, thereby refining its focus on core personal care markets.
Brands
| Brand | Product category |
|---|---|
| Personna | shaving razors |
| Banana Boat | sun protection products |
| Billie | shaving razors |
| Bull Dog | skincare products |
| Carefree | feminine hygiene |
| Cremo | skincare products |
| Edge | shaving gels |
| Hawaiian Tropic | sun protection products |
| Jack Black | skincare products |
| o.b. | feminine hygiene |
| Playtex | feminine hygiene |
| Skintimate | shaving razors |
| Stayfree | feminine hygiene |
| Schick | shaving razors |
| Wet Ones | skincare products |
| Wilkinson Sword | shaving razors |
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- Edgewell Personal Care
- Personal care companies of the United States
- American companies established in 2015
- Manufacturing companies established in 2015
- Companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange
- Corporate spin-offs
- Shelton, Connecticut
- Manufacturing companies based in Connecticut
- Companies based in Fairfield County, Connecticut
- 2015 establishments in Connecticut