P&G Could Lean Toward OTC Brand Sales With Activist Investor Influence
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet
Executive Summary
Analysts consider the potential for P&G splitting up or selling OTC or beauty care assets following CEO David Taylor's recent comments on possible moves with activist investor Trian. Analysts weigh in on the potential for sale or swap of brands and whether the moves would help.
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