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Despite the $10.7 billion price tag and backing from Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway , Avon’s leadership consistently rejected the offers. Avon to 'consider' Coty's offer letter - Cosmetics Business Coty’s pursuit of Avon was driven by a