Canadian leakproof apparel maker Knix sells majority stake to Essity of Sweden
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Canadian apparel brand Knix Wear Inc., maker of leakproof underwear for periods and incontinence, has a new majority shareholder.
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Essity buys 80% of Canadian leakproof apparel maker Knix Wear
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Essity buys 80% of Canada's Knix Wear for $313 million
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Knix sells stake to Essity of Sweden
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