SAO PAULO, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Brazilian cosmetics maker
Natura said on Friday it had executed a protocol
setting the terms and conditions for the merger of Avon
industrial into Natura, and called a shareholders meeting on
October 31 to vote on the matter.
The purpose of the merger is to complete a simplification of
organizational structure, Natura said in a securities filing,
adding the merger is expected to be completed and take effect on
November 1.