Beauty Industry, Mergers and Acquisitions

ELC Seeks Funding for Puig Deal, According to Reports

ELC is rumored to have hired J.P. Morgan to structure a financing package to fund its potential merger with Puig.

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By: Rachel Klemovitch

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According to new reports, Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) ​has allegedly commissioned J.P. Morgan ‌to structure a financing package ​for its merger with Puig.

ELC first announced discussions with Puig on a potential merger in March of 2026. 

ELC would allegedly offer Puig a takeover deal consisting of a mixed consideration of cash and shares, according to ongoing discussions. 

Reports estimate that the deal between the two companies would be a combined value of around $40 billion.

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