Beauty M&A In 2021 Vies With Pre-Pandemic Levels: Capstone Partners Discusses
Executive Summary
Beauty merger and acquisition activity accelerated in the US last year, with 75 deals by mid-October 2021, versus 48 in the prior-year period, according to investment banking firm Capstone Partners’ recent Beauty & Wellness report.
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