Church & Dwight Scans For Acquisition Targets Following Avid Gummies
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
With the integration of gummy vitamin maker Avid Health complete, Church & Dwight is free to explore further acquisition opportunities, CEO Craigie says. In the meantime, the company is considering expanding gummies into the OTC drug category – a potential “grand slam” if the firm can address regulatory, manufacturing and marketing concerns.
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