M&A Deal Summary

PZ Cussons Acquires DMW Logistics

On January 29, 2008, PZ Cussons acquired consumer services company DMW Logistics for 75M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is PZ Cussons’ 2nd transaction in the Consumer Services sector.
  • This is PZ Cussons’ 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is PZ Cussons’ 2nd transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2008-01-29
Target DMW Logistics
Sector Consumer Services
Buyer(s) PZ Cussons
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 75M GBP

Target

DMW Logistics

Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
The Sanctuary Spa operates the women's day health spa, The Sanctuary, in Covent Garden and also owns a range of beauty products distributed through The Sanctuary and Boots the Chemist.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

PZ Cussons

Manchester, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 1884
Sector Consumer Products
Employees2,644
Revenue 656M GBP (2023)
DESCRIPTION

PZ Cussons is an international marketing and manufacturing company specializing in personal cleansing and other categories. PZ Cussons was founded in 1884 and is based in Manchester, England.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 4
Sector (Consumer Services) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 4
Country (United Kingdom) 2 of 3
Year (2008) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-01-29 The Sanctuary Group

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

The Sanctuary Spa is a female body care brand in the UK. The company also operates The Sanctuary Spa in Covent Garden, which serves over 64,000 guests per annum.

Buy £75M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-09-24 St. Tropez

Santa Clarita, United Kingdom

St Tropez is the UK’s No. 1 self tanning brand.

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