Deal Flow
Pat McGrath Labs Files For Chapter 11 As Auction Shifts To Court-Supervised Restructuring
After weeks of speculation over who would nab Pat McGrath Labs in an auction, the brand has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, shifting the process to a court-supervised restructuring and extending uncertainty over its potential...
Yellow Wood Partners-Backed Evermark Combines Suave And Elida Beauty Into New $1.9B Platform
There’s a new holding company aiming to make its mark on the beauty landscape. Formed by combining brands that came to private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners through three separate transactions, Evermark brings together Suave Brands...
Prime Matter Labs Acquires Troubled Contract Manufacturer Mana Products
Monogram Capital-backed Prime Matter Labs has acquired struggling makeup contract manufacturer Mana Products from Traub Capital. The acquisition marks the end of a difficult chapter for Mana Products, which furloughed employees and explored...
Kiss Beauty Group Acquires Cool Girl Nail Brand Chillhouse
Chillhouse has a new home. The millennial and gen Z nail brand has been acquired by Kiss Beauty Group, parent company of mass-market nail and...
Vacation Hires Investment Bank To Explore Minority Stake Deal
Vacation, the sun care brand steeped in nostalgia, has hired Raymond James to explore a minority stake deal as it looks to translate vibes into value. Vacation and Raymond James declined...
Starface Hires Investment Bank To Review Strategic Interest
Starface World, the brand known for making acne a cause for personal adornment, has hired investment bank Baird to vet deal opportunities. Baird and Starface declined to comment. A source close to the brand says...
