M&A Deal Summary

Allured Business Media Acquires Creative Age Publications

On July 15, 2020, Allured Business Media acquired publishing company Creative Age Publications

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Allured Business Media’s 1st transaction in the Publishing sector.
  • This is Allured Business Media’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Allured Business Media’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2020-07-15
Target Creative Age Publications
Sector Publishing
Buyer(s) Allured Business Media
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Creative Age Publications

Van Nuys, California, United States
Creative Age is a media source for the professional beauty industry and launched NAILPRO, followed by DAYSPA, Beauty Launchpad and MedEsthetics. Creative Age was formed in 1971 and is based in Van Nuys, California.

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Buyer

Allured Business Media

Carol Stream, Illinois, United States
Category Company
Founded 1921
Sector Publishing
DESCRIPTION

Allured Business Media is a family-owned trade media company that has been dedicated to the beauty and flavor industries since 1960 with the purchase of The American Perfumer magazine. Its portfolio of brands includes Cosmetics & Toiletries, Perfumer & Flavorist, Skin Inc., and Global Cosmetics Industry, along with events Face & Body, World Perfumery Congress, Beauty Accelerate and Flavorcon. Allured Business Media was formed in 1921 and is based in Carol Stream, Illinois.

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Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Publishing) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2020) 1 of 1
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