Unilever Is In Talks to Buy Jessica Alba’s Honest Company: Report

Unilever Is in Talks to Acquire Jessica Alba's Honest Co.

Unilever PLC is in talks to acquire Honest Co., the consumer-products retailer co-founded by actress Jessica Alba, according to people familiar with the matter. Unilever, maker of Dove soaps and Axe body sprays, is discussing a deal valued at over $1 billion but significantly less than the $1.7 billion valuation that was placed on Honest in a fundraising round last year, the people said.