M&A Deal Summary

Regent Acquires Sassoon Salon

On December 1, 2018, private equity firm Regent acquired education company Sassoon Salon from Regis

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Regent’s 1st transaction in the Education sector.
  • This is Regent’s 2nd transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2018-12-01
Target Sassoon Salon
Sector Education
Buyer(s) Regent
Sellers(s) Regis
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Sassoon Salon

London, United Kingdom
Sassoon Salon offers a comprehensive portfolio of courses designed to meet a variety of learning requirements in both cut and color all completed with the coveted Sassoon Academy Diploma Certificate. Sassoon was formed in 1954 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Buyer(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Regent L.P. is a private equity firm focused on control investments in small to large-sized companies with $10 to $750 million of revenue. The Firm has a particular interest in companies with strong brands. Broad sectors of interest include technology, consumer products, industrial, and media/entertainment. Prospective transaction situations include non-core or non-strategic divestitures and buyouts. Regent L.P. was established in 2013 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 22
Sector: Education M&A 1 of 3
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 6 of 19
Country: United Kingdom M&A 2 of 4
Year: 2018 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-11-30 Sunset

Oakland, California, United States

Sunset is a lifestyle brand of the modern American West. In addition to its print and digital publications, Sunset showcases the West’s unique lifestyle and compelling destinations through its flagship events, established home programs, licensing partnerships, books, and international wine competition. Sunset was founded in 1898 and is based in Oakland, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-12-13 La Senza

Columbus, Ohio, United States

La Senza is a provider of bras, panties, lingerie, sleepwear, loungewear, beauty, and accessories through stores and e-commerce. La Senza was formed in 1990 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Regis

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Category Company
Founded 1922
Sector Consumer Services
Employees1,945
Revenue 203M USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Regis operates and franchises hairstyling and hair care salons for men, women, and children in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Regis was founded in 1922 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 4
Sector: Education M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 3 of 4
Country: United Kingdom M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2018 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-09-04 Regis - 65 Michigan Salons

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Regis Corp. - 65 Michigan Salons are currently branded as BoRics, Hair Master or Fiesta Salons. All the stores will be remodeled and converted into the Supercuts brand. The agreement also includes 13 existing Supercuts corporate stores.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-12-05 Regis - 121 SmartStyle Salons

Minnesota, United States

Regis Corp. - 121 SmartStyle Salons operates salons for men, women, and children in the United States.

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