Ulta Beauty Acquires Space NK from Manzanita Capital
July 15, 2025
Ulta Beauty has acquired Space NK Limited, a leading British beauty retailer, from Manzanita Capital. Space NK will operate as a standalone subsidiary led by its current CEO, Andy Lightfoot; the acquisition is funded with cash and available credit and is intended to support Ulta's international expansion into the UK and Ireland.
- Buyers
- Ulta Beauty, Inc.
- Targets
- Space NK Limited
- Sellers
- Manzanita Capital
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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