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Estée Lauder Confirms Talks with Puig to Create Global Beauty Giant

Estée Lauder has confirmed active discussions with Spanish beauty and fashion company Puig regarding a potential merger, a move that could unite brands like Jean Paul Gaultier and Clinique and create the world's third-largest beauty industry giant, causing Puig's stock to soar.

23 Mar, 19:34 — 24 Mar, 10:30
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BBCHigh138d ago

Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder in merger talks with owner of Jean Paul Gaultier and Rabanne

The deal would create a global beauty giant, uniting brands such as Tom Ford, Bobbi Brown and Rabanne.

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FTVery High138d ago

Estée Lauder nears deal to combine with Jean Paul Gaultier owner Puig

Tie-up between US and Spanish groups would create a $40bn beauty giant

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The GuardianMostly Factual138d ago

Estée Lauder in talks on merger with Jean Paul Gaultier owner Puig

Combination of US and Spanish companies would create $40bn fashion and beauty group Business live – latest updates US cosmetics company Estée Lauder is in talks over a potential merger with Spanish group Puig, the owner of brands including Jean Paul Gaultier and Rabanne, to create a $40bn fashion and beauty giant. Estée Lauder is one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of skin care, makeup and fragrances with a portfolio that includes Clinique, Bobbi Brown and Tom Ford Beauty. Continue re...

By Mark Sweney

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cnbcMostly Factual138d ago

Puig stock soars 15% after Estée Lauder confirms takeover talks with Charlotte Tilbury maker

Shares of Puig Brands soared as much as 15% Tuesday after beauty peer Estée Lauder confirmed it is in talks about merging the two companies.

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marketwatchMostly Factual138d ago

Estee Lauder says it has a suitor. That’s still not helping its stock.

Estee Lauder says it could merge with luxury Puig Brands of Spain.

By Claudia Assis

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straits-timesMostly Factual138d ago

Estee Lauder in discussion to merge with Jean Paul Gaultier owner Puig - The Straits Times

Estee Lauder in discussion to merge with Jean Paul Gaultier owner Puig  The Straits Times

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myjoyonlineMixed138d ago

Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder in merger talks with owner of Jean Paul Gaultier and Rabanne

US cosmetics giant Estée Lauder is discussing a potential merger with Puig, the Spanish company behind best-selling fragrances such as Rabanne and Jean Paul Gaultier.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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FT23 Mar, 19:34First to report

Estée Lauder nears deal to combine with Jean Paul Gaultier owner Puig

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straits-times23 Mar, 21:32

Estee Lauder in discussion to merge with Jean Paul Gaultier owner Puig - The Straits Times

der-standard23 Mar, 21:34

Kosmetikkonzerne Estee Lauder und Puig verhandeln über Milliardenfusion

BBC23 Mar, 21:37

Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder in merger talks with owner of Jean Paul Gaultier and Rabanne

marketwatch23 Mar, 21:50

Estee Lauder says it has a suitor. That’s still not helping its stock.

le-figaro23 Mar, 22:03

Puig et Estée Lauder en passe d’unir leur destin, pour détrôner l’Oréal

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myjoyonline24 Mar, 05:49

Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder in merger talks with owner of Jean Paul Gaultier and Rabanne

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Reuters24 Mar, 08:21

Puig shares leap on Estee Lauder talks to unite Jean Paul Gaultier, Clinique brands - Reuters

cnbc24 Mar, 08:37

Puig stock soars 15% after Estée Lauder confirms takeover talks with Charlotte Tilbury maker

el-mundo24 Mar, 08:57

Los inversores aplauden la posible fusión de Estée Lauder y Puig: la acción de la española se dispara un 15% en la apertura de las bolsas

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The Guardian24 Mar, 10:30

Estée Lauder in talks on merger with Jean Paul Gaultier owner Puig

publico24 Mar, 10:49

Puig em negociações com Estée Lauder para unir Jean Paul Gaultier e Clinique

seeking-alpha24 Mar, 11:33

Understanding the logic behind Estée Lauder's move for Puig

AP24 Mar, 12:03

Estee Lauder confirms talks with Spanish perfume maker Puig - AP News

Yahoo24 Mar, 12:03

Estee Lauder confirms talks with Spanish perfume maker Puig

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la-vanguardia24 Mar, 13:13Latest update

La fusión de la catalana Puig y la americana Estée Lauder crearía el tercer grupo de cosmética más grande del mundo