Ryan Barwick
Deals Reporter at Axios
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1 week ago |
axios.com | Ryan Barwick
Fragrance brand Phlur's sales process offers another look into beauty companies' deal prospects following modest interest in previous auctions. Why it matters: There's a backlog of beauty deals as brands wade into a more difficult-than-expected M&A market. Driving the news: Phlur, known for viral scents like Missing Person, hired Raymond James to explore a sale, Axios Pro first reported.
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1 week ago |
axios.com | Ryan Barwick
Axios Pro Exclusive ContentIllustration: Brendan Lynch/AxiosFragrance brand Phlur has hired Raymond James to explore a sale, threesources tell Axios Pro. Why it matters: There's a stacked roster of beauty and personal care brands sitting on the sidelines. State of play: Rare Beauty, Makeup By Mario, and Dr. Squatch all reportedly looked for buyers last year, but were unable to get deals done. Yes, but: The beauty market isn't totally asleep.
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2 weeks ago |
axios.com | Ryan Barwick
Axios Pro Exclusive ContentData: Dealogic; Note: Year to date data through June 13; Chart: Axios VisualsRetail deals have made headlines, but the drought in the retail and consumer products category is far from ending. Why it matters: Deal count is still falling, with interest limited to a few opportunistic plays. Context: It coincides with a broader pullback from major firms like KKR, Carlyle, and Warburg Pincus, who have drawn down their retail investments.
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2 weeks ago |
axios.com | Ryan Barwick
23andMe's plan to sell its trove of genetic information is under threat by nearly 30 attorneys general, further complicating a contentious bankruptcy. Why it matters: 23andMe would be worth much less without its data, which is made up of about 15 million customers. Catch up quick: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals agreed to buy 23andMe's assets for $256 million in May, saying it intends to "ensure compliance" where data is concerned.
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2 weeks ago |
axios.com | Ryan Barwick
Data: Dealogic; Note: Year-to-date data through June 3 ; Chart: Axios VisualsMiddle-market private equity funds are prepping for a shopping spree amid the broader fundraising malaise. The big picture: Fundraising is lagging, but the middle market offers a refuge. Driving the news: Churchill Asset Management raised $1.5 billion in its second co-investment fund, following Thoma Bravo's $8.1 billion middle-market fund close last week.
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