Chicago, March 30 - Sara Lee Corp is considering options for its international household and personal care business after receiving some expressions of interest from potential suitors for the unit, Sara Lee said on Monday.
The business, which includes a mix of brands like Sanex body wash and Ambi Pur air fresheners, has about $2.3 billion in annual sales, or about 17 percent of the company's total.
A Sara Lee spokesman declined to give details about those expressing interest in the company or on a time-frame for making a decision about the unit.
Analysts have said the company could have to break up the business to sell it because it has such a wide range of products, which also include Kiwi shoe polish and Vapona insecticides.