M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2023-12-18 |
| Target | Elida Beauty |
| Sector | Consumer Products |
| Buyer(s) | Yellow Wood Partners |
| Sellers(s) | Unilever |
| Deal Type | Divestiture |
SEARCH BY
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.9B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Yellow Wood Partners is a specialist private equity firm focused on control and minority investments in the consumer sector. Yellow Wood targets growth companies generating positive cash flow and the potential and the potential for increased growth/improved margins. Specific areas of interest include food, beverages, pet care, home goods, outdoor/recreation, health/wellness, and beauty/personal care. The Firm looks to commit $15 to $350 million per company. Yellow Wood Partners was formed in 2009 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 13 of 13 |
| Sector: Consumer Products M&A | 11 of 11 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 6 of 6 |
| State: Texas M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 12 of 12 |
| Year: 2023 M&A | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-14 |
Suave
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States Suave sells products for women, men and kids in mass retailers and ecommerce platforms. Suave's products include hair and body products including shampoos, conditioners, treatments and serums, styling products, body wash, antiperspirants and deodorants, and skin care. Suave is based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-09 |
Byoma
New York, New York, United States Byoma is a skincare brand focused on offering products designed to strengthen and protect the skin's natural barrier. Byoma was founded in 2020 and is based in New York, New York. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1894 |
| Sector | Consumer Products |
| Employees | 115,964 |
| Revenue | 60.8B EUR (2024) |
Unilever is a multinational consumer goods company. Its products include food, beverages, cleaning goods and personal care products. Unilever was founded in 1894 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 23 of 23 |
| Sector: Consumer Products M&A | 8 of 8 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 23 of 23 |
| State: Texas M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Country: United States M&A | 5 of 5 |
| Year: 2023 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-18 |
Lipton Teas and Infusions
Rotterdam, Netherlands Lipton Teas and Infusions runs a tea business with world-class purpose-driven brands such as Lipton, PG tips, T2, TAZO, and Pukka. The company picks, cultivates, and nurtures various blends of brews and people. With 11 production factories in 4 continents and tea estates in 3 countries, Lipton Teas and Infusions is a profitable and growing business offering a world of wellbeing through the regenerative power of plants to hundreds of millions of consumers. Lipton Teas and Infusions was formed in 2021 and is based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. |
Sell | €4.5B |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-23 |
Dr. Squatch
Marina del Rey, California, United States Dr. Squatch is a natural men’s soap and personal care company that offers products including natural cold process bar soap, body wash, deodorant, hair care, lip balm, and cologne. Dr. Squatch is based in Marina del Rey, California. |
Buy | - |
