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Johnson & Johnson Acquires Ci:z Holdings Co.

On October 23, 2018, Johnson & Johnson acquired consumer products company Ci:z Holdings Co. for 230.0B JPY

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Johnson & Johnson’s 5th transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Johnson & Johnson’s 12th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Johnson & Johnson’s 1st transaction in Japan.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-10-23
Target Ci:z Holdings Co.
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Johnson & Johnson
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 230.0B JPY

Target

Ci:z Holdings Co.

Tokyo, Japan
Ci:z Holdings Co. Ltd. is a Japanese company focused on the marketing, development and distribution of a broad range of dermocosmetic, cosmetic and skincare products.

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Buyer

Johnson & Johnson

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
Category Company
Founded 1886
Sector Consumer Products
Employees132,000
Revenue 88.8B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Johnson & Johnson's corporate headquarters in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Johnson & Johnson's corporate headquarters in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Johnson & Johnson is a global healthcare conglomerate that operates across three primary sectors: Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Consumer Health. In Pharmaceuticals, it develops treatments for a variety of conditions, including immunology, oncology, and infectious diseases. The Medical Devices segment offers a range of equipment and devices for healthcare professionals, encompassing orthopedics, surgery, and cardiovascular care. Its Consumer Health division markets a wide array of products, spanning baby care, oral care, skin care, over-the-counter drugs, and women's health, with popular brands such as Band-Aid, Tylenol, and Neutrogena under its umbrella. Johnson & Johnson was formed in 1886 and is based in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 38 of 47
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 5 of 5
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 30 of 39
Country: Japan M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2018 M&A 3 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 12 of 31
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-07-30 Zarbee s

South Jordan, Utah, United States

Zarbee's, Inc. is a manufacturer of natural OTC medicines for a wide variety of common ailments as well as immunity boosting products. Zarbee's, Inc. was founded in 2008 and is based in South Jordan, Utah.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-01-22 RoC

New York, New York, United States

RoC is an independent skincare brand offering clinically proven, dermatologist-backed skin health solutions. The company offers hypoallergenic skincare products, broad-spectrum UV protection, and stabilized Retinol products. Its products are sold globally, including in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia and China. RoC was founded in 1957 and is based in New York City.

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