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Bain Weighs $2 Billion Stake Sale in Botox Maker Hugel

  • Buyout firm is looking to sell its 44.4% stake in Hugel
  • Bain is working with Bank of America on potential deal
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Bain Capital is considering a sale of its controlling stake in Seoul-listed botox maker Hugel Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.

The buyout firm is seeking as much as $2 billion from a disposal of its 44.4% stake in Hugel, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the information is private. Bain’s holding in the botox maker is valued at about 1.2 trillion won ($1 billion) based on Thursday’s share price.