Kim Kardashian Reportedly In Talks To Buy Back Beauty Business Stakes From Coty: WSJ

Kim Kardashian is reportedly in negotiations to buy back the minority stake in her beauty company, SKKN BY KIM, from Coty Inc. COTY, reports The Wall Street Journal.

Why It Matters: The sale price and other details of the deal are yet to be finalized. Coty had acquired a 20% stake in the business, then known as KKW Holdings, three years ago, valuing it at $1 billion. SKKN BY KIM offers a range of skincare products, with prices ranging from $43 to $95.

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What’s Next: Kardashian’s move to buy back Coty’s stake is seen as an effort to expand SKKN’s beauty categories. Besides her beauty business, Kardashian has also ventured into undergarments and apparel with her business, Skims, valued at $3.2 billion last year. She also co-founded SKKY Partners, a firm focused on investing in consumer and media businesses.

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