The Estée Lauder Companies to Increase Its Ownership in DECIEM
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 5:31PM IST (12:01PM GMT)
ELC will expand its investment in the company behind fast-growing skin care brands The Ordinary and NIOD, and establish terms for full ownership in three years
New York, United States:
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to increase its investment in the Canadian-based, vertically integrated, multi-brand company, DECIEM Beauty Group Inc. (“DECIEM”) from approximately 29% to approximately 76% (the “First Phase”). The transaction is expected to close in the quarter ending June 30, 2021. The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (“ELC”) has agreed to purchase the remaining interests after a three-year period (the “Second Phase”).