Carlyle seeks buyer for philosophy

Published: 26-Jul-2010
Finance

Private equity firm puts beauty brand up for sale


Private equity company Carlyle Group has announced it is looking to sell skin care brand philosophy for $1bn, just three years after acquiring it for $475m, according to newswire Bloomberg.

Carlyle is said to be exploring several options and may even consider an IPO if no buyer emerges.

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