Coty to Receive $400 Million as Gucci Beauty License Ends Early

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Coty has agreed to exit its Gucci beauty license one year early, securing a $400 million payment from Kering. The early termination allows L'Oreal to begin selling Gucci beauty products under a 50-year exclusive license starting July 2027, with L'Oreal covering about 70% of Coty's early redemption costs. Kering will also purchase some Gucci beauty inventory separately from the $400 million payment. Coty plans to use the proceeds to reduce debt and invest in its core prestige fragrance and beauty portfolio. The deal comes as Kering continues to review Gucci's fashion operations under new CEO Luca de Meo.

Impact on stocks 3

Consumer Staples▲ · 2 stocks
Coty Inc
COTY
▲ PositiveCapitalrelevance

Coty receives $400M early termination payment from Kering, used to reduce debt and invest in core business.

LOréal S.A.
OR
▲ PositiveDemandrelevance

L'Oreal secures 50-year exclusive Gucci beauty license starting 2027, expanding prestige portfolio.

Consumer Discretionary▼ · 1 stocks
Kering SA
KER
▼ NegativeCapitalrelevance

Kering pays $400M to exit Gucci beauty license early, incurring cost to transition to L'Oreal.

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