M&A Deal Summary

Freeman Beauty Acquires Paris Presents

On August 28, 2018, Freeman Beauty acquired consumer products company Paris Presents from EagleTree Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Freeman Beauty’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Freeman Beauty’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Freeman Beauty’s 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-08-28
Target Paris Presents
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Freeman Beauty
Sellers(s) EagleTree Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Paris Presents

Gurnee, Illinois, United States
Paris Presents, Inc. creates and distributes beauty products and personal care accessories to mass merchants, drug stores, specialty beauty stores, and online retailers. Its comprehensive portfolio includes brands that are eco-conscious, digitally savvy, provide strong beauty education and deliver superior performance to a loyal consumer following. Its #1 cosmetics accessories brands are Real Techniques©, maker of the #1 brand in cosmetic sponges; EcoTools©, cosmetics and bath accessories; Body Benefits by Body Image©, # 1 player in bath accessories as well as retailer brands. Company Founded in 1947 and Headquartered in Gurnee, Illinois.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Freeman Beauty

Beverly Hills, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1976
Sector Consumer Products
DESCRIPTION

Freeman Beauty is a beauty company, thta offers a wide range of facial masks, dry shampoo, specialty bath & body, and foot care products that provide a spa-like experience in the comfort of your own home. Freeman Beauty was founded in 1976 and is based in Beverly Hills, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2018) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

EagleTree Capital

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 5.6B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

EagleTree Capital is an independent private equity and investment firm focused on mid-market leveraged buyouts. The Firm's buyout group looks to invest $50 to $200 million to support acquisitions of profitable companies in the media/communications, consumer products, and water/industrial products and services sectors. EagleTree Capital was formerly known as Wasserstein Partners, an investment firm formed by Bruce Wasserstein, the late CEO of investment bank Lazard Freres. EagleTree Capital is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 22 of 25
Sector (Consumer Products) 4 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 10 of 13
State (Illinois) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 20 of 23
Year (2018) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-02-05 Airtech Vacuum

Rutherford, New Jersey, United States

Airtech Vacuum is a designer and manufacturer of highly engineered pressure technology products including vacuum pumps, regenerative blowers, compressors, and valves. Airtech Vacuum, Inc. provides customized solutions across diversified end markets and serves clients on a global basis, with operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Airtech Vacuum was founded in 1982 and is based in Rutherford, New Jersey.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-10-11 FuseFX

Los Angeles, California, United States

FuseFX is a provider of full-service visual effects for episodic television, feature films, commercials, ride films, and VR productions with a talented roster of creative and production personnel across locations in Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver, and Atlanta. FuseFX was founded in 2006 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

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