American Securities Acquires Conair Corporation
May 17, 2021
American Securities, a U.S. private equity firm, has acquired Conair Corporation, the Stamford-based maker of Cuisinart, Conair, BaByliss and other consumer appliance and personal-care brands. Financial terms were not disclosed; certain members of the founding Rizzuto family have retained a minority ownership stake as part of the transaction.
- Buyers
- American Securities
- Targets
- Conair Corporation
- Sellers
- Rizzuto family
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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