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Puig, Estée Lauder Companies Considering Merger

The Spanish owner of Byredo, Rabanne and Charlotte Tilbury and the American conglomerate confirmed on Monday that they are in discussions to combine their businesses.
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Estée Lauder Companies and Puig may join forces. (BoF Team)

Puig and Estée Lauder Companies are considering a merger, the two companies confirmed on Monday.

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