Bayer Pares Dr. Scholl's In Latest Step Toward Core Consumer Portfolio
Executive Summary
Bayer follows through on plans to divest Dr. Scholl’s after selling Coppertone business in May to focus on consumer lines such as Aleve oral analgesics, Claritin allergy treatments and Bayer Aspirin. Private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners creating stand-alone company to operate Dr. Scholl's.
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