By Adriano Marchese

Unilever PLC said Tuesday that it has signed an agreement to acquire Liquid IV, a U.S.-based health-science nutrition and wellness company.

The consumer-goods giant didn't disclose the terms of the deal, however, it noted that Liquid IV will continue to be based in El Segundo, California, and headed by Brandin Cohen, who will remain with the company as its chief executive officer and founder.

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