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Coty to receive ~$400M for early termination of Gucci Beauty license; license ends June 30, 2027
COTY INC.
- Coty receives $250M cash at signing and up to $150M later (net of $30M holdback) for early license termination.
- License terminates June 30, 2027, one year early; Coty continues operations through that date.
- Proceeds to be used for debt reduction, reinvestment in core prestige brands, and organizational optimization.
- Mutual resolution of all pending litigation and related claims with Kering/Gucci.
- Coty estimates cash taxes of approximately $30 million on the transaction.