M&A Deal Summary

The Face Shop Acquires Avon Products - Beauty Manufacturing Operation

On January 8, 2019, The Face Shop acquired consumer products company Avon Products - Beauty Manufacturing Operation from Avon Products for 44M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is The Face Shop’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is The Face Shop’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is The Face Shop’s 1st transaction in China.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2019-01-08
Target Avon Products - Beauty Manufacturing Operation
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) The Face Shop
Sellers(s) Avon Products
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 44M USD

Target

Avon Products - Beauty Manufacturing Operation

Guangzhou, China
Avon Products - Beauty Manufacturing Operation is a provider of beauty and consumer goods.

Search 200,500 Deals Now

SEARCH BY

  • Buyer Type (PE or Strategic)
  • Deal Size ($10M to $10B+)
  • Sector (60 Sectors)
  • Deal Type
  • Geography
  • & More

Try For Free 7-Day Free Trial

Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

The Face Shop

Seoul, South Korea

Category Company
Founded 1984
Sector Consumer Products
DESCRIPTION

The Face Shop is a manufacturer of cosmetic products that are made using natural ingredients, and include body wash, shampoo, lotion, make-up, shaving creams, sunscreen, and more, enabling customers to access a large variety of natural skincare products. The Face Shop was founded in 1984 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
Country (China) 1 of 1
Year (2019) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Avon Products

London, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 1886
Sector Consumer Products
Employees23,000
Revenue 5.7B USD (2019)
DESCRIPTION

Avon brings beauty to the lives of women all over the world. At Avon, beauty means finding the right lipstick shade for a customer; providing an earnings opportunity so a woman can support her family; and enabling a woman to get her first mammogram. It’s about championing economic empowerment and improving the lives of women around the world. Avon Products was founded in 1886 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 6
Sector (Consumer Products) 5 of 6
Type (Divestiture) 3 of 3
Country (China) 1 of 1
Year (2019) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-07-09 Liz Earle Beauty

Ryde, United Kingdom

Liz Earle is an award-winning premium skincare range that uses naturally active ingredients and is recognized as one of the leading botanical brands in the UK. Created in 1995 and inspired by the gentle, healthy pace and rich botanical landscape of the Isle of Wight, Liz Earle naturally active products achieve radiantly healthy-looking skin for all skin types - even the most sensitive.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-04-25 New Avon

New York, New York, United States

New Avon LLC (Avon North America) is the social selling beauty company in North America, with independent sales Representatives throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Avon North America's portfolio includes award-winning skincare, color cosmetics, fragrance, personal care, and health and wellness products featuring brands such as ANEW, Avon True Color, Espira, and Skin So Soft, as well as fashion and accessories.

Sell $125M