Taro Acquires Alchemee (Proactiv) from Galderma

Galderma Acquires ALASTIN Skincare

January 5, 2022

Healthcare Services

Galderma has completed the acquisition of ALASTIN Skincare, Inc., receiving U.S. antitrust clearance and closing the deal announced November 29, 2021. The purchase adds ALASTIN's physician-dispensed aesthetic skincare portfolio, including its patented TriHex Technology, to Galderma's integrated dermatology platform to expand product capabilities and better serve aesthetic professionals and consumers.

Amorepacific Acquires Tata Harper (Tata's Natural Alchemy, LLC)

September 1, 2022

Consumer Products

Amorepacific Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tata's Natural Alchemy, LLC (Tata Harper), a Vermont-based luxury clean beauty skincare brand. The deal, expected to close in early Q4 2022, will keep co-founder Tata Harper in a leadership role and aims to expand the brand's footprint in North America, Europe and Asia while leveraging Amorepacific's R&D and distribution capabilities.

Organon Acquires Dermavant Sciences, Including VTAMA (tapinarof)

September 18, 2024

Pharmaceuticals

Organon has acquired Dermavant Sciences Ltd. from Roivant in a transaction that adds VTAMA (tapinarof) cream, 1% — a FDA‑approved, non‑steroidal topical for plaque psoriasis — to Organon’s dermatology portfolio. The deal is valued at up to approximately $1.2 billion (including $175 million upfront, additional regulatory and commercial milestones, and tiered royalties) and is intended to expand Organon’s dermatology capabilities and global commercial reach.

Nihon Kolmar (TOA Group) Acquires Tokiwa Cosmetics Group from Carlyle

June 6, 2024

Consumer Products

Global cosmetics ODM/OEM group Nihon Kolmar Holdings (together with its TOA Inc. subsidiary, the “TOA Group”) has agreed to acquire 100% of Tokiwa Cosmetics Group from The Carlyle Group. Tokiwa, a Nakatsugawa, Gifu Prefecture–based cosmetics R&D and contract manufacturer founded in 1948, will join TOA Group to strengthen its manufacturing, R&D and global supply capabilities; terms were not disclosed.

TA Associates Announces Strategic Growth Investment in Nactarome

November 24, 2021

Food & Beverage

TA Associates has made a strategic growth investment to become the majority shareholder in Nactarome S.p.A., a Milan-headquartered developer and manufacturer of natural flavours, colours and functional ingredients for the food and beverage industry. Nactarome's management and current investor Ambienta will retain minority stakes; the partnership aims to accelerate international expansion, organic growth and continued M&A.

L'Oréal Acquires Thayers Natural Remedies from Henry Thayer Company

June 18, 2020

Consumer Products

L'Oréal has signed an agreement to acquire Thayers Natural Remedies, a US-based natural skincare brand owned by Henry Thayer Company, and will integrate the brand into its Consumer Products Division. Headquartered in Easton, Connecticut, Thayers recorded approximately USD 44 million in sales in 2019; the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.