L'Oréal Completes Acquisition of Aesop
August 30, 2023
L'Oréal has completed its acquisition of luxury beauty brand Aesop from Natura &Co. The deal brings Aesop into L'Oréal's Luxe Division as the company looks to accelerate the brand's global expansion, particularly in China, while preserving its distinctive identity and values.
- Buyers
- L'Oréal
- Targets
- Aesop
- Sellers
- Natura &Co
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Victoria, Australia
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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