Natura Works to Regain Market Confidence After Earnings Miss
Natura & Co. has reaffirmed its commitment to improving profit margins, telling investors that a proposed merger agreement would pave the way for dividends.
The Brazilian beauty company's newly appointed management met with investors and analysts on Tuesday to clarify its financial position after disappointing earnings earlier this month.
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