mergers and acquisitions
Stories tagged mergers and acquisitions.
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.
EU Court Upholds Block on Booking's €1.63 Billion Etraveli Deal, Leaving Expedia Room to Buy
Europe's General Court upheld the European Commission's 2023 decision to prohibit Booking Holdings' roughly €1.63 billion ($1.9 billion) acquisition of Swedish flight specialist Etraveli. The ruling limits Booking's dealmaking in Europe just as Expedia Group presses ahead with acquisitions of its own.
Estée Lauder-Puig Merger Collapse Highlights Beauty M&A Challenges
The proposed Estée Lauder and Puig merger fell apart in May, sending Lauder shares up 4% and Puig shares down 4%. Industry insiders are now debating which beauty and wellness companies could successfully combine.