L'Oréal and Natura have finalised the sale of The Body Shop to Natura

Clichy, 8 September 2017 - After obtaining the necessary authorisations from the relevant authorities, L'Oréal and Natura Cosméticos SA have finalised on 7 September 2017, the definitive agreement for the sale of The Body Shop to Natura, in accordance with the terms of the project announced on 9 June 2017.    

See also 
27 June 2017: Sale contract of The Body Shop signed between L'Oréal and Natura
9 June 2017: L'Oréal and Natura enter into exclusive discussions regarding The Body Shop  

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