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15 Nov

Natura Sells The Body Shop to Aurelius for 207

Natura Sells The Body Shop to Aurelius for 207
Natura & Co is officially selling The Body Shop to personal equity firm Aurelius Investment in a deal valuing the chain at 207 million kilos, it was revealed Tuesday. The closing of the transaction is anticipated to occur by yearend and is subjectto customary regulatory approvals. “We're delighted to be undertaking this acquisition of an iconic British brand, which pioneered the cruelty-free and natural ingredient movement within the health and wonder market,” said Tristan Nagler, partner at Aurelius. “We look ahead to working with CEO Ian Bickley and his team to drive operational improvements and re-energize the business, and help to deliver the subsequent chapter of success.” In accordance with São Paulo-based Natura, this is a component of its efforts to streamline...
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30 Oct

Natura and Aurelius in Exclusive Agreement for The Body

Natura and Aurelius in Exclusive Agreement for The Body
PARIS — Natura & Co has entered into an exclusive agreement with Aurelius Investment Advisory Ltd. to potentially sell The Body Shop. The Brazilian beauty-maker and retailer made the announcement through a company filing Monday afternoon CET. It got here after a weekend of heightened media speculation. Natura said the terms and conditions of the potential sale remain under negotiation. In late August, while finalizing the sale of Aesop to L’Oréal in a deal that valued the non-public care brand at $2.5 billion, Natura revealed it was also mulling a sale of The Body Shop. In a company filing then, the corporate disclosed that its board of directors recently authorized management to explore strategic alternatives for The Body Shop, which can include a possible...
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