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Coty To Purchase Philosophy

Deal expected to close next month.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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Coty Inc. will acquire Philosophy from The Carlyle Group, a global alternative asset manager. A sale price was not disclosed, but Carlyle was said to be seeking $1 billion for Philosophy, which is expected to have 2010 sales of more than $200 million. The acquisition is expected to close next month. According to Coty, the acquisition expands and diversifies the Coty Prestige division. “Philosophy is one...

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