In Brief: Revlon Sale?; P&G/Coty Fragrance Transfer; More
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
SEC filing affirms Revlon is exploring strategic alternatives; Procter & Gamble will transfer 10 fragrance licenses to Coty. More news in brief.
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