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Estée Lauder’s Surprise Acquisition, Explained

5 March 2026 at 16:00
The American cosmetic giant’s buyout of Ayurvedic beauty line Forest Essentials came as a surprise. By picking an under-the-radar brand it knows well, the company can show that it’s still in the M&A game without needing to outbid rivals.

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The Estée Lauder Companies announced on Thursday that it had signed an agreement to buy Forest Essentials, a premium Ayurvedic beauty line based out of New Delhi.
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