The Hut Group in talks with ‘major global investors’ ahead of possible IPO or private sale

Published: 29-Jul-2020
Finance

The UK-based beauty brand owner is exploring future investment options to support global growth plans, which could result in a private sale of shares or public flotation

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The Hut Group in talks with ‘major global investors’ ahead of possible IPO or private sale
ESPA was acquired by The Hut Group in 2017

ESPA was acquired by The Hut Group in 2017

The Hut Group (THG) is in talks with investors and exploring opportunities via a private sale.

A spokesperson from the Manchester-based beauty brand owner told Cosmetics Business: “Each year THG speaks to major global investors about future investment options to support global growth plans.

“This has always been done as a private company, and this year

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