M&A Deal Summary

WellSpring Consumer Healthcare Acquires Bayer AG - Iconic OTC Skin Care Brands

On April 4, 2023, WellSpring Consumer Healthcare acquired consumer products company Bayer AG - Iconic OTC Skin Care Brands from Bayer

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is WellSpring Consumer Healthcare’s 2nd transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is WellSpring Consumer Healthcare’s 1st transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-04-04
Target Bayer AG - Iconic OTC Skin Care Brands
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) WellSpring Consumer Healthcare
Sellers(s) Bayer
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Bayer AG - Iconic OTC Skin Care Brands

Leverkusen, Germany
Bayer's Iconic OTC Skin Care Brands provides trusted over-the-counter (OTC) skincare brands.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

WellSpring Consumer Healthcare

Sarasota, Florida, United States

Category Company
Founded 1999
Sector Medical Products
DESCRIPTION

WellSpring Consumer Healthcare is a marketer of over-the-counter and cosmetic brands in the skincare, feminine hygiene, and gastrointestinal care categories. WellSpring’s portfolio includes Bactine, Bonine, FDS, Emetrol, Micatin, Gelusil, Glaxal Base, Barriere, and K-Lyte. WellSpring Consumer Healthcare was founded in 1999 and is based in Sarasota, Florida.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 4
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 2 of 3
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 2
Country: Germany M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2023 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-12-17 Bactine

United States

Bactine is an highly trusted first-aid antiseptic brand. Bactine has been a favorite for generations, offering pain relief for first-aid injuries and an antiseptic that kills germs. It brings soothing skin protection for minor cuts, scrapes and burns.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-08-01 Vh Essentials

Charlotte , North Carolina, United States

Vh Essentials offers a comprehensive portfolio of OTC products for women's intimacy care. vH essentials offers product lines designed for every-day problem solutions, including protection ("Relieve"), daily support ("Maintain"), and clean and reset solutions ("Refresh"). Vh Essentials is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Bayer

Leverkusen, Germany

Category Company
Founded 1863
Sector Life Science
Employees89,556
Revenue 46.6B EUR (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Bayer office building in North Sydney, Australia.
Bayer office building in North Sydney, Australia.

Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, agriculture and high-tech polymer materials. As an innovation company, it sets trends in research-intensive areas. Bayer’s products and services are designed to benefit people and improve the quality of life. At the same time, the Group aims to create value through innovation, growth and high earning power. Bayer was founded in 1863 and is based in Leverkusen, Germany.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 23 of 24
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 2 of 3
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 19 of 20
Country: Germany M&A 12 of 12
Year: 2023 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-01-18 Blackford Analysis

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Blackford Analysis provides infrastructure and access to a rich clinical application (ClinApp) ecosystem focused on imaging and analytics. Blackford Analysis is based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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2024-07-02 Natsana

Düsseldorf, Germany

Natsana is a nutritional supplement brand that offers market-leading product quality, value-for-money, and reliability to customers. Natsana was formed in 2020 and is based in Düsseldorf, Germany.

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