Coty’s New Leadership Revives Investor Confidence; Now Consumer Biz Must ‘Earn Right To Grow’
Executive Summary
Coty’s improved second-quarter results, and Pierre Laubies’ remarks in his first earnings call as the company’s chief exec, charmed the investment community, though a detailed strategy from management – including its plan for the ailing Consumer Beauty unit – is still to come.
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