Unilever Acquires K18 Haircare
January 3, 2024
Unilever has agreed to acquire premium biotechnology haircare brand K18, with the deal expected to close in the current quarter (targeted Q1 2024). K18 — known for its proprietary K18Peptide and sold through salons, retail and e-commerce — will join Unilever’s Prestige unit as part of the company’s strategy to grow its premium beauty portfolio and add differentiated biotech haircare capabilities.
- Buyers
- Unilever
- Targets
- K18
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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