KKR buys Korea's Samwha for $520m Private equity firm TPG is selling the luxury cosmetics packaging firm after purchasing it in July 2023 for around $230m. September 07, 2025
Exclusive interview: Vismay Sharma, president of L’Oréal South Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa Sharma shares his insights on the potential of his unconventional geographical zone, how the region is promoting sustainability and how the global cosmetics and beauty firm is leveraging data and tech in a market ripe for disruption. January 09, 2024
L'Occitane raises $708 million in Hong Kong IPO The offering is “very significantly oversubscribed” by institutional investors from both Asia and the West. May 02, 2010
L'Occitane targets $708 million from Hong Kong IPO The cosmetics and skincare brand attracts CIC as a cornerstone investor and is on track to become the first French company to list in Hong Kong. April 19, 2010
Fragrance expert to list in Fragrant Harbour L’Occitane en Provence chooses Hong Kong over Paris to sell 25% of the company to fund expansion. April 08, 2010
Shiseido offers $1.7 billion for US cosmetics firm Bare Escentuals Shiseido buys US mineral-based cosmetics company Bare Escentuals as it seeks to diversify its revenues outside Japan. January 17, 2010
Bio Beauty targets $310 million from IPO In a discouraging primary market, the China-based skincare and cosmetics producer tries to attract investors with a typical Chinese consumption story. December 03, 2007
Global cosmetics firms must apply foundation for growth Integrated cosmetic companies with substantial global reach stand to benefit most from the growth in demand for products. July 09, 2007