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Edgewell Pulls Offer for Harry’s

When FTC steps in, blade and sunscreen maker steps out.

It was the unkindest of cuts. Edgewell Personal Care, the maker of Schick razors, said it abandoned plans to buy upstart rival Harry’s Inc., a week after the Federal Trade Commission sued to block the $1.37 billion deal. Shares of Edgewell Personal Care Co. rose 25% in midday trading today. Investors had been wary of the deal due to the multiple Edgewell had agreed to pay for Harry’s, a company that was growing quickly but losing money. Monday’s gains pushed Edgewell’s total market value to abou...

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