Henkel to Acquire Olaplex for Approximately $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.

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.

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.

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.

Solenis Acquires Diversey for $4.6 Billion

March 8, 2023

Industrial Services

Solenis entered into a definitive all-cash merger agreement to acquire Diversey Holdings for an enterprise value of approximately $4.6 billion, taking Diversey private. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2023, subject to customary conditions and approvals.

Henkel to Acquire Stahl Group for €2.1 Billion

February 5, 2026

Manufacturing

Henkel has agreed to acquire Stahl Group, a Dutch specialty coatings company, for €2.1 billion. The deal is intended to expand Henkel Adhesive Technologies into the adjacent specialty coatings category and leverage Stahl’s R&D and customization capabilities. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.