Edgewell COO Departs, No Replacement Planned

By Ahmed Jameison • Friday, September 05 15:30 • Permanent Link

Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) announced a change in its leadership structure as Chief Operating Officer Dan Sullivan is set to depart the company, effective October 1, 2025. This departure has led to the decision not to replace the role of Chief Operating Officer. Instead, the company will implement a regional hub structure, comprising North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, designed to create efficiencies, enhance accountability, and accelerate decision-making across all markets.

Rod Little, President and Chief Executive Officer, expressed appreciation for Sullivan's contributions and highlighted the re-architecting of Edgewell's growth strategy and scaling of the business during his tenure.

In terms of financial performance, Edgewell's net sales for the most recent quarter were $686.6 million, representing a decrease of 2.1% from the same period last year. The company reported a net loss of $7.1 million, compared to a net income of $15.5 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA, a key measure of operational performance, stood at $121.4 million, reflecting a decline of 14.8% compared to the prior-year quarter.

Looking at the company's segment performance, the North America segment reported net sales of $415.1 million for the quarter, down 3.8% from the same period last year. The international segment, however, saw net sales of $271.5 million, a decrease of 0.1% from the prior-year quarter.

Amid these changes, Edgewell is committed to maintaining operational excellence and better positioning the company for sustainable, long-term growth.

Edgewell's diverse portfolio includes well-known brands such as Schick®, Wilkinson Sword®, Billie®, Edge, Skintimate®, Playtex®, Stayfree®, Carefree®, o.b.®, Banana Boat®, Hawaiian Tropic®, Bulldog®, Jack Black®, CREMO®, and Wet Ones®. The company operates in more than 50 markets and has approximately 6,700 employees worldwide. Today the company's shares have moved -1.65% to a price of $23.19. If you want to know more, read the company's complete 8-K report here.

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