Hain Celestial to Sell International Business to Aurelius for $323 Million

07:09 AM EDT, 09/14/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Hain Celestial (HAIN) has agreed to sell its International business to private equity firm Aurelius for about $323 million in cash, the health and wellness company said Monday. The company said it expects net proceeds of $305 million to $310 million, which it plans to use to reduce debt. The sale includes brands such as Ella's Kitchen, Joya, Natumi, Hartley's, Linda McCartney Foods and New Covent Garden soups, the company said. The deal, expected to close in fiscal Q2 ending Dec. 31, is part of Hain's plan to simplify its portfolio and focus on its North American business, which includes Celestial Seasonings, The Greek Gods, Earth's Best, Spectrum Organic, MaraNatha and Imagine, the company said. Shares of the company were up nearly 26% in Monday's premarket activity.