Financial services
May 17, 2017
Estée Lauder Cos. has had a number of high-profile, strategic mergers & acquisitions in recent years
By Jen King
LISBON, Portugal – Personal luxury goods are the most attractive sector for mergers and acquisitions, according to Deloitte.
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