Moberg Sustains Derma Drive, Acquires Prestige Brands' New Skin
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet & The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The Swedish firm pays $40m for the PediaCare and Fiber Choice brands in addition to New Skin Liquid Bandages, which are available in spray and liquid delivery and are "the main profitability contributor in the acquired portfolio," says CEO Peter Wolpert.
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