ST. LOUIS, Aug. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC)
("Edgewell") today issued the following statement in response to
Procter & Gamble Company's (NYSE: PG) ("P&G") lawsuit
regarding Edgewell's 3-bladed private label razors:
We believe P&G's allegations
have no basis. Gillette's MACH3® patents have expired and we are
confident in the quality and performance of our private label
products. We will vigorously defend ourselves against these
meritless claims and will continue to support our valued customers
around the world.
About Edgewell
Edgewell is a leading pure-play
consumer products company with an attractive, diversified portfolio
of established brand names such as Schick® and Wilkinson Sword®
men's and women's shaving systems and disposable razors; Edge® and
Skintimate® shave preparations; Playtex®, Stayfree®, Carefree® and
o.b.® feminine care products; Banana Boat® and Hawaiian Tropic® sun
care products; Playtex® infant feeding, Diaper Genie® and gloves;
and Wet Ones® moist wipes. The Company has a broad global
footprint and operates in more than 50 markets, including the U.S.,
Canada, Mexico, Germany, Japan and Australia, with approximately 6,000 employees
worldwide.
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SOURCE Edgewell Personal Care Company