M&A Deal Summary

Shiseido Acquires Gurwitch Products

On June 2, 2016, Shiseido acquired consumer products company Gurwitch Products from Alticor

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Shiseido’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Shiseido’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Shiseido’s 1st transaction in New York.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-06-02
Target Gurwitch Products
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Shiseido
Sellers(s) Alticor
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Gurwitch Products

New York, New York, United States
Gurwitch Products LLC is a producer and marketer of Laura Mercier Cosmetics a global brand of high-end cosmetics, skincare and body and bath. Gurwitch Products was formed in 1995 and is based in New York City.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Shiseido

Tokyo, Japan
Category Company
Founded 1872
Sector Consumer Products
Employees30,540
Revenue 973.0B JPY (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Shiseido Co. is a manufacturer and distributor of cosmetic accessories. Shiseido was founded in 1872 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 4
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 3
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (New York) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 1 of 4
Year (2016) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-04-30 Decléor SA

Paris, France

Decléor SA is a manufacturer of cosmetic aromatherapy products.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-01-18 Alpha Moda Lab

Palo Alto, California, United States

MatchCo is a mobile application that allows users to scan their skin tone and order a custom-blended foundation via smartphone.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Alticor

Ada, Michigan, United States
Category Company
Founded 2000
Sector Consumer Products
DESCRIPTION
Alticor's corporate headquarters in Ada, Michigan.
Alticor's corporate headquarters in Ada, Michigan.

Alticor is a global company offering products, business opportunities, and manufacturing and logistics services. Alticor is the parent company of Amway Global and Access Business Group. The Company was formed in 2000 and is based in Ada, Michigan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 2
State (New York) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2016) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-09-11 Metagenics

Aliso Viejo, California, United States

Metagenics is a provider of medical foods and nutraceuticals to medical practitioners worldwide. Metagenics was founded in 1983 and is based in Aliso Viejo, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-10-18 Metagenics

Aliso Viejo, California, United States

Metagenics is a provider of medical foods and nutraceuticals to medical practitioners worldwide. Metagenics was founded in 1983 and is based in Aliso Viejo, California.

Sell -
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