Global beauty and personal care acquisitions hit new high

Published: 15-Aug-2018
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In the second quarter of 2018, 41 deals were completed, dominated by colour cosmetics acquisitions

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The number of beauty and personal care deals has reached a new high, according to data from investment banking firm Alantra.

In Q2 2018, M&A activity peaked with 41 deals completed versus

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  • Unilever
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