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Beauty M&A Volume Hits Record 384 Deals in 2025 as Median Deal Value Slips to $22 Million

Beauty dealmaking reached a record 384 transactions globally in 2025, up 8 percent year on year, but Kearney's latest report shows the median deal value falling to $22 million from $26 million. Midsize brands are struggling to find buyers as capital concentrates on small and billion-dollar-plus targets.