Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Nestlé Skin Health S.A., a global leader focused on science-based solutions for skin health, in its agreement with Guthy-Renker LLC, a leading direct marketing company, under which Nestlé Skin Health will acquire a majority stake in a joint venture focused on the global consumer acne market. The new venture will unite Nestlé Skin Health’s science-based innovation and expertise in skin health with Guthy-Renker’s consumer insights and digital expertise under the Proactiv brand, the world’s leading non-prescription acne brand.

Nestlé Skin Health’s mission is to enhance quality of life by delivering science-based solutions for the health of skin, hair and nails. As one of the category’s leading companies, Nestlé Skin Health conducts ground-breaking product research to provide both the healthcare community and the consumer with an ongoing progression of innovative technologies and products to protect, serve and enhance skin health.

The Debevoise team is led by partner Kevin A. Rinker and includes partners Andrew L. Bab, Jeffrey P. Cunard and Gary M. Friedman and associates Joseph M. DiCioccio, Samuel M. Duncan, Uri Herzberg, Lauren M. Isaacson, Andrew G. Jamieson and Samuel D. Krawiecz.

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