Wella Company is allegedly preparing to go public this year, according to new rumours.
Wella’s parent company, investment firm KKR, is allegedly preparing the business for an initial public offering (IPO) in the US, according to a new report by Reuters.
The beauty giant’s portfolio includes hair care brands Clariol, GHD, Nioxin and Wella, as well as nail care range OPI, to name a few.
Wella Company and KKR are rumoured to be working with investment banks including Bank of America and Goldman Sachs for the listing, the report alleged, which has cited sources familiar with the matter.
The publication also alleges the float would value the company at much more than the US$4.3bn KKR paid for it.
Cosmetics Business has reached out to KKR for comment.
Wella Company declined to comment.
In December 2025, Coty announced it had sold its remaining stake in Wella to KKR.
The French beauty giant’s final 25.8% stake in the professional hair care brand was divested to KKR’s managed capital accounts and investment affiliates.
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