Revlon Stock Explodes 50% on Report India's Reliance Considers Buyout

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Reliance Industries (NS:RELI), an India-based conglomerate headed by Mukesh Ambani, is considering buying out Revlon (NYSE:REV), the Economic Times reported today.

The news comes just a few days after Revlon filed for bankruptcy. Shares of Revlon soared over 50% in pre-open Friday.

The company is struggling with a huge debt load as well as paralyzing supply chain issues. Revlon said it expects to generate $575 million in debtor-in-possession financing from its existing lenders.

Chapter 11 filing “will allow Revlon to offer our consumers the iconic products we have delivered for decades, while providing a clearer path for our future growth,” Revlon President and Chief Executive Officer Debra Perelman said.

“Our challenging capital structure has limited our ability to navigate macro-economic issues in order to meet this demand,” Perelman added.