It pays to make frequent strategic acquisitions in the current beauty and personal-care space based on an analysis of 214 transactions during the 2010-2016 period and projections for the market going forward, A.T. Kearney experts say.
‘Serial Acquirers’ In Cosmetics Sector Create More Value – A.T. Kearney Report
The enterprise-value growth rate of beauty and personal-care players that completed two or more acquisitions annually during the 2010-2016 period is 26% higher than that for less frequent buyers, the consulting firm notes in a recent report. Translation: “Shop or Drop,” its analysts say.
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