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Estée Lauder ends merger talks with Puig

Published Friday, May 22, 2026 · Updated May 22

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Estée Lauder has announced the termination of merger discussions with Spanish rival Puig. The proposed combination aimed to create a fashion and beauty group valued at nearly $40 billion, but talks reportedly stalled over disagreements regarding the balance of power and control.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Estée Lauder announced on Thursday that the parties have terminated discussions regarding a potential business combination with Puig.
  • The merger talks aimed to create a fashion and beauty group worth nearly $40bn.
  • The discussions stalled due to disagreements over the balance of power and control within the combined entity.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • The GuardianLeft-leaning

    US cosmetics company Estée Lauder has terminated merger discussions with Spanish rival Puig, which aimed to create a fashion and beauty group worth nearly $40bn. The talks stalled due to disagreements over the balance of power and control within the combined entity.

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