F2. Jointly owned group companies with significant non-controlling interests

Vinda

Vinda is one of China’s largest hygiene companies and listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Essity’s holding in Vinda amounts to 52%. Vinda’s market capitalization on the Hong Kong stock exchange was SEK 20,266m (16,868; 19,705) at the end of the period.

Familia

Familia is 50% owned by Essity and the remaining shares are primarily owned by the Gomez family. Essity is deemed to have a controlling influence of Familia since it has control over the activities with the most significant impact on Familia’s return. Familia operates in the South American market and sells Personal Care, Consumer Tissue and Professional Hygiene products.

Financial information

Financial information is disclosed below for both Group companies. Financial information has not been disclosed for other Group companies with significant non-controlling interests since no other individual company had a material impact on the Group’s earnings and financial position.

The income statements and balance sheets as shown below are included in Essity’s consolidated financial statements and consider adjustments for surplus values in connection with acquisitions.