Market Chatter: Barington Capital Ups Stake in Bath & Body Works, Pushes for Sale

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Sep 11

Activist investor Barington Capital has acquired an additional stake in Bath & Body Works (BBWI) and is suggesting that the personal care brand consider a sale, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing an interview with Barington's Chief Executive James Mitarotonda.

The retailer is "undervalued" and has been hindered by "unstable management," and should retain advisers to explore a sale, according to Mitarotonda, the media outlet added.

Representatives of Barington and Bath & Body Works did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment.

Bath & Body Works shares rose around 2.3% in after-hours trading.

(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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