BHMS Acquisition Of Osmotics Cosmeceuticals Offers Expansion Opportunity
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Osmotics Corporation, known for cosmeceuticals such as copper-infused beauty products and vitamin C patches, has been acquired by BHMS Investment, which was drawn to the company’s “very high retention rate and loyal customer base” despite minimal marketing and advertising spend to date.
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