2 Nov. 2026: According to Bloomberg, Asia Pulp & Paper (APP), CVC Capital Partners and Royal Golden Eagle Group (RGE) are all in the running to place bids and purchase the Consumer Tissue Business of Essity, which has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. Bloomberg’s estimate is that the business could be worth around EUR 3 billion.

We reported in September that Essity had initiated a review of the business area’s global operations earlier in 2026. At that time, it said the process could lead to a separation, although no decision had at the time been taken.

Consumer Tissue (which is one of four business areas, alongside Health & Medical, Personal Care and Professional Hygiene) is reported to have generated net sales of SEK 43,537 million in 2025, being 31% of group sales.

The division contains 29 production facilities, including Oakenholt, Prudhoe, Stubbins and Trafford Mills in the UK. With a portfolio covering toilet paper, household towels, paper napkins and wet wipes, handkerchiefs and facial tissues, the products are sold under 12 well-known brand names, including Plenty, Velvet and Cushelle in the UK.