BELLEMONT, Ariz. (News release) -- Essity is closing its converting facility in Bellemont, Arizona, United States. The closure will be completed in the second half of 2019 without any disruption to customers. Production will be reallocated to other Essity production facilities in the United States.

The restructuring costs are expected to amount to approximately SEK 150 million ($17 million) which is expected to be recognized as an item affecting comparability in the third quarter of 2018. Approximately SEK 30 million ($3.4 million) of the restructuring costs are expected to impact cash flow.