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Nestlé to sell vitamins business to Yellow Wood Partners for US$1b

Nestlé has agreed to sell its mainstream vitamins business to private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners for US$1 billion, as CEO Philipp Navratil continues to streamline the company. The deal, which includes brands like Nature's Bounty and Puritan's Pride, is expected to close by the first half of 2027.

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Nestlé to sell vitamins business to Yellow Wood Partners for US$1b

Nestlé has agreed to sell its mainstream Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) business, the Holistic Health portfolio, to private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners for US$1 billion, the company announced on Tuesday. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to close by the first half of 2027.

The deal includes seven brands: Nature's Bounty, Osteo Bi-Flex, Ester-C, Gard, Nuun, Puritan's Pride and Sisu, as well as Nestlé's US private-label supplements business and related manufacturing, packaging, warehousing and distribution operations. The business generated US$1.2 billion in sales in 2025 and operates predominantly in the US, with a presence in several other markets including Canada and China.

Strategic shift

Nestlé chief executive Philipp Navratil said the divestment is part of a broader strategic transformation. "This is another important step in the strategic transformation of our portfolio. We are focusing our resources where we have the strongest competitive advantage," he said per Malay Mail. In an interview in Zurich, Navratil added that the divestment "frees up a lot of time" for teams to focus on priority areas.

Nestlé said it continues to be well positioned for growth in the premium, science-led VMS space, where brands such as Solgar and Pure Encapsulations are performing strongly. "At the same time, the category has evolved, and the mainstream VMS business requires a different approach under dedicated ownership," Navratil said.

The sale is the latest step by Navratil to sharpen Nestlé around its most promising pillars like coffee, petcare and food and snacks. The company sold half of its water business earlier this year and is also offloading its ice cream interests. The review of the vitamin brands and water business was initiated by Navratil's predecessor.

The proceeds from the sale will be used to reduce leverage, which could also put Nestlé in a position for acquisitions. "When the leverage is in the right range, it will obviously open up optionality," Navratil said. "And obviously we will always be open to look at exciting opportunities that are inorganic as well."

Market context

The transaction marks Yellow Wood Partners' sixth acquisition from major consumer companies since 2019. The Boston-based private equity firm previously acquired ChapStick from Haleon in 2024 and Elida Beauty from Unilever in 2023.

Demand for supplements and vitamins has grown as more consumers have wrapped them into their health and wellness routines. Last month, Procter & Gamble said it will acquire supplement maker Thorne in a deal valued at $3.8 billion. Earlier this year, Unilever said it was acquiring multivitamin company Grüns.

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Malay Mail

Framing: The headline emphasizes the sale amount and the fact that it is to a private equity firm. — neutral, corporate announcement

as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:31 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Nestlé on Tuesday said it has agreed to divest its mainstream Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) business, the Holistic Health portfolio, to private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners for US$1 billion
The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to close by the first half of 2027
The deal includes seven brands, Nature’s Bounty, Osteo Bi-Flex, Ester-C, Gard, Nuun, Puritan’s Pride and Sisu, as well as Nestlé’s US private-label supplements business and related manufacturing, packaging, warehousing and distribution operations
The business generated
“This is another important step in the strategic transformation of our portfolio.
We are focusing our resources where we have the strongest competitive advantage,” Nestlé chief executive Philipp Navratil said
“With Nestlé’s strong innovation and brand-building capabilities, we are well positioned for growth in the premium, science-led VMS space, where brands such as Solgarand Pure Encapsulations continue to perform strongly.
At the same time, the category has evolved, and the mainstream VMS business requires a different approach under dedicated ownership.”
The transaction marks Yellow Wood Partners’ sixth acquisition from major consumer companies since 2019
The Boston-based private equity firm previously acquired ChapStickfrom Haleonin 2024and Elida Beauty from Unilever in 2023

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Swissinfo (EN)

Framing: Emphasizes the sale price of the vitamins business ($1 billion).

as of Sep 2, 2026, 8:47 AM UTC

Facts Included:

The deal includes brands such as Nature’s Bounty, Osteo Bi-Flex and Puritan’s Pride alongside the US private-label supplements businessand its manufacturing and logistics operations.
The sale is the latest effort by Navratil to sharpen Nestle around its most promising pillars like coffee, petcare and food & snacks.
The company sold half of its water business earlier this yearand is also offloading its ice cream interests.
The review of the vitamin brands and waters business was already kicked off by Navratil’s predecessor.
In an interview in Zurich, Navratil said that the divestment “frees up a lot of time” for teams to focus of priority areas.
Earlier this year, Unilever said it was acquiring multivitamin company Grüns.
Nestle said it continues to be well positioned for growth in the more premium vitamins and supplements sector.
The proceeds from the sale will be used to reduce leverage, which could also put Nestle in a position for acquisitions.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimNestlé agreed to divest its mainstream Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) business, the Holistic Health portfolio, to private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners for US$1 billion.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Malay Mail as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:31 AM UTC
ClaimThe transaction is subject to regulatory approvals andis expected to close by the first half of 2027.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Malay Mail as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:31 AM UTC
ClaimThe deal includes brands such as Nature's Bounty, Osteo Bi-Flex, Ester-C, Gard, Nuun, Puritan's Pride and Sisu, alongsidethe US private-label supplements business and related manufacturing, packaging, warehousing and distribution operations.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Malay Mail as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:31 AM UTC, Swissinfo (EN) as of Sep 2, 2026, 8:47 AM UTC
ClaimThe mainstream vitamins business generated sales of $1.2 billion in 2025.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Malay Mail as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:31 AM UTC, Swissinfo (EN) as of Sep 2, 2026, 8:47 AM UTC
ClaimNestlé chief executive Philipp Navratil said the divestment is another important step in the strategic transformation of Nestlé's portfolio, focusing resources where the company has the strongest competitive advantage.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Malay Mail as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:31 AM UTC
ClaimNestlé CEO Philipp Navratil said the divestment “frees up a lot of time” for teams to focus of priority areas.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Swissinfo (EN) as of Sep 2, 2026, 8:47 AM UTC
ClaimNestlé said it continues to be well positioned for growth in the premium, science-led VMS space, where brands such as Solgarand Pure Encapsulations continue to perform strongly.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Malay Mail as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:31 AM UTC, Swissinfo (EN) as of Sep 2, 2026, 8:47 AM UTC
ClaimThe proceeds from the sale will be used to reduce leverage, which could also put Nestle in a position for acquisitions.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Swissinfo (EN) as of Sep 2, 2026, 8:47 AM UTC
ClaimThe sale is the latest effort by Navratil to sharpen Nestle around its most promising pillars like coffee, petcare and food & snacks.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Swissinfo (EN) as of Sep 2, 2026, 8:47 AM UTC
ClaimNestlé sold half of its water business earlier this year and is also offloading its ice cream interests.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Swissinfo (EN) as of Sep 2, 2026, 8:47 AM UTC
ClaimThe review of the vitamin brands and waters business was already kicked off by Navratil’s predecessor.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Swissinfo (EN) as of Sep 2, 2026, 8:47 AM UTC
ClaimEarlier this year, Unilever said it was acquiring multivitamin company Grüns.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Swissinfo (EN) as of Sep 2, 2026, 8:47 AM UTC, Malay Mail as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:31 AM UTC
ClaimThe transaction marks Yellow Wood Partners’ sixth acquisition from major consumer companies since 2019.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Malay Mail as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:31 AM UTC
ClaimYellow Wood Partners previously acquired ChapStick from Haleon in 2024and Elida Beauty from Unilever in 2023.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Malay Mail as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:31 AM UTC
ClaimLast month, Procter & Gamble said it will acquire supplement maker Thorne in a deal valued at $3.8 billion.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Swissinfo (EN) as of Sep 2, 2026, 8:47 AM UTC
ClaimThe mainstream VMS business operates predominantly in the US, with a presence in several other markets including Canada and China.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Malay Mail as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:31 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Malay Mail, Swissinfo (EN) 16 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-02