J&J goes natural with Zarbee’s VMS
This article was originally published in OTC Bulletin & The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is making a move into the growing ‘natural’ consumer healthcare space by snapping up vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) player Zarbee’s for an undisclosed sum from a group of private-equity firms led by L Catterton. The deal is expected to close during the current quarter, subject to regulatory approvals.