HRB Brands, LLC, a portfolio of beauty brands comprising iconic US hair care and personal care ranges such as Alberto V05 hair care, Zest and Coast soaps and Sure deodorants, is finding a new home at Italian company Sodalis Group.
Alberto V05, Zest Among Iconic Brands Providing Platform For New Owner’s US Debut
Italian personal care and beauty manufacturer Sodalis Group will acquire Alberto V05, Zest soap, Sure deodorants and other personal care brands in a transaction with current owner Tengram Capital Partners expected to close by the end of October. Recent years have seen high private equity activity in cosmetics and personal care.

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