Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) is being eyed by private equity firms. The post reported that TPG Capital, L.P. seriously considered buying Herbalife in 2014. A source with direct knowledge of the matter said, “They took a long look at Herbalife.” The source further added that TPG also considered taking over Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. (NYSE:NUS) stake. According to the news report, it is not known why TPG's interest in Herbalife and Nu Skin ended without any investment.

It added that presently, TPG is reportedly looking at acquiring Avon Products Inc. (NYSE:AVP). Recently, a report concerning talks between TPG and Avon sent the latter's shares up 15%. The source added that If TPG does not buy Avon, it ‘might take a new look' at Herbalife.