Henkel Acquires Olaplex for About $1.4 Billion

OLAPLEX Acquires Purvala Bioscience

August 26, 2025

Biotechnology

Olaplex Holdings, Inc. has acquired Purvala Bioscience, a Boston-based biotech founded by Dr. Bradley Olsen that develops bioinspired molecules for health and beauty applications. The purchase — Olaplex's first acquisition since launching its brand over ten years ago — is intended to accelerate product innovation by combining Purvala’s molecular technologies with Olaplex’s patent-protected bond-building platform.

Azelis Agrees to Acquire Haarla Oy

November 18, 2024

Industrial Services

Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Haarla Oy, a Finland-based specialty distributor of food ingredients and industrial chemicals. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Azelis’ position in the Nordics by expanding its product portfolio and customer/principal relationships, with closing expected by the end of 2024 after customary conditions.

Unilever Acquires K18 Haircare

January 3, 2024

Consumer Products

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.

L'Oréal Completes Acquisition of Aesop

August 30, 2023

Consumer Products

L'Oréal has completed its acquisition of luxury beauty brand Aesop from Natura &Co. The deal brings Aesop into L'Oréal's Luxe Division as the company looks to accelerate the brand's global expansion, particularly in China, while preserving its distinctive identity and values.

Evonik Industries Acquires PeroxyChem from One Equity Partners for $640 Million

February 3, 2020

Manufacturing

Evonik Industries AG has completed the acquisition of PeroxyChem, LLC, a global manufacturer of hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid, from One Equity Partners for $640 million. The purchase, representing roughly a 9.9x multiple of EBITDA, expands Evonik's specialty chemicals portfolio and brings PeroxyChem's production footprint and technical capabilities into Evonik's global operations.

Advent International Acquires Olaplex

November 19, 2019

Consumer Products

Advent International has agreed to acquire Olaplex, the prestige hair‑care brand known for its patented bond‑building technology. Advent plans to accelerate Olaplex's growth through investment in product innovation and increased global brand awareness; financial terms were not disclosed.