Godrej buys hair care firms in Zambia, Senegal to ramp up international presence

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) has acquired two newly set up hair care firms in Zambia and Senegal to ramp up presence in African market.
According to a PTI report: GCPL, through its Africa-based step down subsidiary Darling Group has acquired 100 per cent shares in Hair Credentials Zambia and 51 per cent in Weave Senegal.
“The target companies will now start their operations in the respective geographies,” GCPL informed BSE.
It has acquired “100 per cent consideration in Zambia and 51 per cent in the entity in Senegal,” GCPL was quoted by PTI as saying.
The company was further quoted by PTI as saying that it has paid “nil consideration for acquisition as the target entities are newly formed and will be capitalised as required for their operation from time to time”.
Both the companies will start their hair extension and hair care business in their respective countries, GCPL said.
Earlier on April 1, GCPL had announced to acquire US-based Strength of Nature LLC, a leading company of hair care products for women of African descent.