Amyris Acquires OLIKA and MG Empower
August 11, 2021
Amyris, Inc. completed the acquisitions of OLIKA, Inc., a clean consumer hygiene brand, and MG Empower Ltd., a London-based influencer marketing agency, on August 11, 2021. The deals expand Amyris' consumer brand portfolio and add in-house influencer marketing capabilities to support its direct-to-consumer growth strategy.
- Buyers
- Amyris, Inc.
- Targets
- OLIKA, Inc., MG Empower Ltd.
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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