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$1bn Color Wow sale draws private equity interest as beauty sector dealflow accelerates
Color Wow, the fast-growing haircare brand founded by Gail Federici, is exploring a sale that could fetch a valuation of approximately $1bn, according to Reuters. Boutique advisory firm Houlihan Lokey is running the process, which has attracted significant interest from private equity firms and strategic buyers eyeing growth in the premium beauty segment. Color Wow…
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K-beauty boom fuels $1.6bn deal spree as private equity chases South Korea’s rising stars
South Korea’s booming cosmetics sector has captured the attention of private equity firms, with 18 deals totalling KRW2.3tn ($1.6bn) recorded in 2024, according to Bloomberg. The sharp rise in M&A activity comes as the country becomes the top cosmetics exporter to the US, overtaking France. Strong US demand, powered by K-pop and K-drama-driven brand visibility,…
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Huda Beauty reclaims independence as Mona Kattan and General Atlantic take over KAYALI
Huda Beauty is redefining its future with the sale of its fragrance brand, KAYALI, to co-founder Mona Kattan and private equity firm General Atlantic. This strategic move paves the way for Huda Beauty to regain full founder ownership, marking a rare milestone in the beauty industry. Founded in 2018 by Mona Kattan under the Huda…
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The Skincare Boom Is Real. So Is the Reckoning
