L Catterton Acquires Majority Stake in KIKO Milano from Percassi Family
April 26, 2024
L Catterton has acquired a majority stake in Italian cosmetics brand KIKO Milano from the Percassi Family, who will retain a significant ownership position. The partnership is intended to accelerate KIKO's global expansion—notably into the U.S.—and scale the brand's omnichannel retail and e-commerce capabilities.
- Buyers
- L Catterton
- Targets
- KIKO Milano
- Sellers
- Percassi Family
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Lombardy, Italy
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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