Transom Capital Acquires Conair's Professional Liquids Division (Beauty Quest Group)
July 9, 2019
Transom Capital Group acquired Conair Corporation's professional liquids division and renamed the business Beauty Quest Group. The company is a manufacturer and marketer of branded and private-label hair care, color and styling products and provides contract manufacturing services; Transom plans to operate it as a standalone platform to drive operational improvements and growth.
- Buyers
- Transom Capital Group
- Targets
- Beauty Quest Group
- Sellers
- Conair Corporation
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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