COMPANIES AND MARKETS
IFF Q1 revenue slipsUS-based International Flavours & Fragrances Inc (IFF) has seen its first quarter revenue dip slightly, falling one per cent to $711m compared with the prior-year period.
MOREFriday, May 11, 2012 Symrise posts Q1 profit riseGerman fragrances and cosmetic ingredients supplier Symrise has posted a solid start to the year, driven by particularly strong growth in North and Latin America.
MOREWednesday, May 9, 2012 Avon income plummets 82 per centFollowing its rejection of a $10bn takeover bid from US beauty giant Coty, direct seller Avon has just posted a first-quarter revenue slip of two per cent to $2.6bn.
MOREWednesday, May 2, 2012 P&G sales grow 2 per centGlobal beauty giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) has maintained growth despite ongoing economic difficulties, posting a sales increase of two per cent to $20.2bn for the first three months of this year.
MOREMonday, Apr 30, 2012 Lucas Meyer acquires InnovactivFrance-based natural cosmetic ingredients supplier Lucas Meyer Cosmetics (Unipex) has acquired the cosmetic ingredients portfolio from Innovactiv inc.
MOREMonday, Apr 23, 2012 Perfumania seals Parlux dealSpeciality fragrance retailer Perfumania Holdings has completed its acquisition of Parlux Fragrances, Inc.
MOREThursday, Apr 19, 2012 Arden gets upgrade to 'outperform'BMO Capital upgraded Elizabeth Arden to outperform from market perform today pointing to the repositioning of its signature brand, and its expectation that the stock’s recent underperformance is “about to reverse.”
MORETuesday, Apr 3, 2012 Naturex strengthens foothold in IndiaFrench plant-based natural ingredients manufacturer Naturex has gained a foothold in the Indian market with the acquisition of Indian natural colours company Valentine.
MORETuesday, Mar 27, 2012 IMCD acquires Jan DekkerNetherlands-based specialty chemicals company IMCD Group has acquired personal care ingredients distributor Jan Dekker International.
MOREFriday, Mar 16, 2012 Symrise sales climb 2 per cent German fragrances and cosmetic ingredients supplier Symrise has posted sales growth of 2 per cent to €1.58bn for 2011, spurred on by strong growth in emerging markets.
MOREThursday, Mar 15, 2012 Beiersdorf posts strong 2011 Beiersdorf AG has posted healthy figures for 2011 following the realignment of its consumer business division.
MOREMonday, Mar 5, 2012 Sweden’s SCA snaps up EverbeautySwedish paper and personal care products manufacturer Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA) has made a binding offer to acquire Taiwan-based hygiene products company Everbeauty.
MORETuesday, Feb 28, 2012 Croda posts strong growthChemicals company Croda International has posted strong growth across all business areas in its Consumer Care segment, with return on sales rising to 31.8 per cent for 2011, compared with 26.6 per cent in 2010.
MOREWednesday, Feb 22, 2012 JH Partners completes Jurlique saleSan Francisco-based private equity company JH Partners has completed the sale of Australian skin care brand Jurlique International to Pola Orbis for A$335m (US$358m).
MOREThursday, Feb 16, 2012 Air Products buys Germany’s ROVIUS-based Air Products has acquired ROVI Cosmetics International GmbH, a Germany-based cosmetic actives and delivery systems developer for the European personal care industry.
MORETuesday, Feb 14, 2012 Lauder Q2 sales up 10 per cent Following a robust holiday trading season, the Estée Lauder Companies posted strong results for its second quarter ended December 31, 2011.
MOREMonday, Feb 6, 2012 Beiersdorf profit surpriseBeisdorf shares have leapt more than 8 per cent since the middle of January after the company packed a profits surprise: 2011 earnings were better than expected and analyst consensus estimates for the year ahead have improved.
MOREFriday, Feb 3, 2012 Dabur net sales grow 34.5 per centIndian FMCG company Dabur India Ltd has seen recent volume-driven growth across its key categories of Hair Oils, Health Supplements and Home Care.
MOREWednesday, Feb 1, 2012 Brenntag moves in on Mexico’s AmcoGermany-based chemical distribution company Brenntag has acquired Amco Internacional S.A. de C.V., a specialty chemical distributor based in Mexico City, Mexico.
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