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Kering sells beauty division to L’Oréal for €4bn, granting key brand licences

Kering has agreed to sell its beauty business to L’Oréal for €4bn, including 50-year licences for Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga. The move, led by new CEO Luca de Meo, marks a strategic shift for the luxury group.

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