

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of Avon Products Inc.
BENSALEM, Pa.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against Avon Products Inc. (aAvona or the aCompanya) (NYSE:AVP) concerning possible breaches of fiduciary duties by the Company or its fiduciaries. Avon engages in the manufacturing and marketing of beauty and beauty-related products worldwide.
"the Company received a subpoena from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC') requesting documents and information in connection with a Regulation FD investigation of the Company's contacts and communications with certain financial analysts and other representatives of the financial community during 2010 and 2011."
The investigation concerns the Companyas October 27, 2011, disclosure that the SEC has launched an investigation into the Company's contacts and communications with analysts and certain other members of the financial community. According to the Company, on October 26, 2011 athe Company received a subpoena from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC') requesting documents and information in connection with a Regulation FD investigation of the Company's contacts and communications with certain financial analysts and other representatives of the financial community during 2010 and 2011.a
If you purchased Avon stock and still hold those shares, if you have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or if you wish to discuss these matters or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847, Toll Free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to [ howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com ], or visit our website at [ http://www.howardsmithlaw.com ].