France's Cooper Acquires Gummy Specialist Lashilé, Hires CEO From Reckitt
Executive Summary
France's Cooper Consumer Health is moving into the nutricosmetics market with the acquisition of Lashilé Beauty. The deal comes as Cooper announces a change of leadership and finalizes its takeover by new private-equity owners.
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