Puig Acquiring Majority Stake in Loto del Sur

Jul 27th, 2022

Jacquelyn Mueller, associate editor, Global Cosmetic Industry

Puig is acquiring a majority stake in Loto del Sur, a Columbian cosmetics brand.

Puig is acquiring a majority stake in Loto del Sur, a Colombian cosmetics brand.

Through the investment, Puig will boost the brand's leadership in the Latin American market and bolster its international growth, expanding its presence in Latin America.

Puig recently also acquired Byredo.

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