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Estee Lauder-Puig Talks Collapse

Bloomberg Markets · May 22, 2026, 7:49 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

The proposed multibillion-dollar tie-up between Puig and Estee Lauder fell apart due to makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury’s demands regarding her compensation in the deal, according to people familiar with the matter. The news caught investors by surprise given discussions between the two had been pro

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