Article: Kao Corporation Agrees to Acquire John Frieda Professional Hair Care, Inc. through its Subsidiary, Andrew Jergens Company.

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CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 1, 2002

Kao Corporation (President: Takuya Goto, headquarters: Tokyo, Japan) has agreed to acquire John Frieda Hair Care companies (Headquarters: Wilton, Connecticut, U.S.A.), an innovative marketer of premium hair care brands including Frizz Ease(R), Sheer Blonde(R), Beach Blonde(R), Ready to Wear(R)and Frizz Ease Relax(R).

This acquisition is made through The Andrew Jergens Company (Headquarters: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA), Kao's wholly owned subsidiary. The acquisition procedure is expected to be completed in September 2002 after approval by the relevant Authorities. John Frieda Salons are not ...

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