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Puig Acquires Gaultier Stake From Hermès

Spain’s Puig perfume and cosmetics group has acquired a 45% stake in Jean Paul Gaultier from French fashion house Hermès for €16m. Hermès puts its stake in Gaultier’s brand up for sale earlier this year, partly in response to an unwanted takeover approach by LVMH.

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