Detailed Corporate Update on Essity and Key Shareholder Activity
On 26 May 2026, a significant share acquisition by a prominent Swedish investor was reported. Fredrik Lundberg, through his investment vehicle Lunden Kapitalförvaltning, purchased half a million B‑class shares of the hygiene and health products company Essity on Nasdaq Stockholm. The transaction, valued at approximately 129 million Swedish kronor, added to Lundberg’s existing stake in the firm. His daughter, Katarina Martinson, who serves on Essity’s board, also held a substantial number of shares at the time. The acquisition was disclosed in the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority’s registry, underscoring the continued interest of major shareholders in Essity’s capital structure.
Earlier that month, Essity announced the repurchase of more than 320 000 B‑class shares during the 21st week of 2026. This activity is part of a broader three‑billion‑kronor buy‑back programme declared in April, which the board intends to execute over the coming years. The repurchases, executed on Nasdaq Stockholm and financed from operating cash flow, are positioned as a recurring element of the company’s capital allocation strategy. As of 22 May, Essity’s remaining holdings in its own B‑class shares totaled roughly 1.76 million, reflecting the cumulative impact of the programme.
Essity, a global leader in hygiene and health, serves a vast customer base across about 150 countries through well‑known brands such as TENA, Tork, and others. The company, headquartered in Stockholm and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, reported a net turnover of roughly 138 billion kronor in 2025 and employs around 36 000 staff worldwide. The latest share‑buyback and the substantial investment by Lundberg highlight ongoing shareholder confidence in the firm’s strategic direction and financial performance.
