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Procter & Gamble announces it would acquire Clairol, a leading maker of hair-care products, from Bristol-Myers Squibb for $4.95 billion. The acquisition is seen as a significant move by P&G to expand its presence in the personal-care market and to compete more effectively against rivals such as Unilever and L'Oreal.
Sunday, 23 April, 2000