M&A Deal Summary

Shiseido Acquires Dr. Dennis Gross

On December 22, 2023, Shiseido acquired consumer products company Dr. Dennis Gross from Main Post Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Shiseido’s 3rd transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Shiseido’s 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Shiseido’s 2nd transaction in New York.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2023-12-22
Target Dr. Dennis Gross
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Shiseido
Sellers(s) Main Post Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Dr. Dennis Gross

New York, New York, United States
Dr. Dennis Gross provides a line of multi-tasking products that help skin meet its most beautiful potential – providing dramatic results and a long-term transformation with continued use. Inspired by his loyal following, Dr. Gross formulates the brand’s innovative products, combining a blend of the best natural antioxidants, vitamins, and botanicals with the most scientifically advanced delivery systems. Dr. Dennis Gross was founded in 2000 and is based in New York City.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Shiseido

Tokyo, Japan
Category Company
Founded 1872
Sector Consumer Products
Employees30,540
Revenue 973.0B JPY (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Shiseido Co. is a manufacturer and distributor of cosmetic accessories. Shiseido was founded in 1872 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 4
Sector (Consumer Products) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 3
State (New York) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 4 of 4
Year (2023) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-02-03 FineToday

Tokyo, Japan

FineToday is a manufacturer and distributor of cosmetic accessories. FineToday is based in Tokyo, Japan.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Main Post Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2014
PE ASSETS 3.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Main Post Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing $50 to $250 million in high-growth companies across the consumer value chain. Main Post Partners invests in both majority and minority positions primarily in first institutional capital situations where founders, entrepreneurs and management teams are looking for an partner to help build their companies. Main Post Partners was established in 2014 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 5
Sector (Consumer Products) 4 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 2
State (New York) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 5 of 5
Year (2023) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-07 Krispy Krunchy Chicken

Alexandria, Louisiana, United States

Krispy Krunchy Chicken is a branded convenience store foodservice program in the United States that partners with retail operators, primarily within convenience stores, to provide a branded QSR-style foodservice offering in a flexible format. The Krispy Krunchy menu features a proprietary Cajun fried chicken and an assortment of signature sides. Krispy Krunchy Chicken was founded in 1989 and headquartered in Alexandria, Louisiana.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-02-06 HAE

Washington, United States

HAE is franchisee and consolidator of Precision Garage Door. HAE was founded in 2003 and is based in Woodinville, Washington.

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