P&G Goes Native In Acquisition That Aligns With Peltz' Recommendations
Executive Summary
P&G purchase of Native deodorants likely is approved by activist investor and potential board member Nelson Peltz, who has pushed the firm to invest in small and local brands as well as natural products. It could be first in a series of tuck-in deals to help the firm compete with e-commerce start-ups.
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