02.01.19
UNITED KINGDOM: Avon Products, Inc., London, has entered into a definitive agreement with TheFaceShop Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of LG Household & Health Care Ltd., under which TheFaceShop will acquire all of the shares of Avon’s Beauty manufacturing operation in Guangzhou, China. Net proceeds to Avon will be $44 million when the deal closes.
The companies also agreed to enter into a manufacturing and supply agreement, under which the Guangzhou factory will manufacture products for Avon’s Chinese business and other markets, while maximizing the capacity of the plant for its own production. In addition, Avon said its associates at the facility will remain with the operation.
“We are pleased to have reached this agreement with Avon and add a state-of-the-art facility with powerful capabilities to deliver quality products for the fast-growth local market. Our past interactions with Avon provide us a sound understanding of its brand power and global reach, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with Avon as we both explore ways to grow our product lines, bring desirable products to market faster, and each accelerate our growth across Asia,” noted Suk Cha, CEO, LG Household & Health Care.
The companies also agreed to enter into a manufacturing and supply agreement, under which the Guangzhou factory will manufacture products for Avon’s Chinese business and other markets, while maximizing the capacity of the plant for its own production. In addition, Avon said its associates at the facility will remain with the operation.
“We are pleased to have reached this agreement with Avon and add a state-of-the-art facility with powerful capabilities to deliver quality products for the fast-growth local market. Our past interactions with Avon provide us a sound understanding of its brand power and global reach, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with Avon as we both explore ways to grow our product lines, bring desirable products to market faster, and each accelerate our growth across Asia,” noted Suk Cha, CEO, LG Household & Health Care.
