SWEDEN (News release) -- Hygiene and health company Essity is publishing its Annual and Sustainability Report for 2021 on www.essity.com.

Sales growth was strong during the year and net sales amounted to approximately SEK 122bn. Essity continued to capture market shares and reported strong e-commerce growth. Six acquisitions were completed, of which four in Medical Solutions. Price increases and cost savings have been implemented to offset the strong cost inflation.

Read Magnus Groth's CEO message and about Essity's strategic priorities and earnings in the Annual and Sustainability Report 2021. The Annual and Sustainability Report for 2021 is attached to this press release and can be downloaded at www.essity.com. An online version with several interactive features can be accessed here.