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OLAPLEX, a Leading, Science-Led Prestige Hair Care Brand, to be Acquired by Henkel for $1.4 Billion

Henkel will pay $1.4 billion to acquire Olaplex, gaining a brand with strong margins despite its stock losing 90% value since its 2021 IPO, officials said.

  • On Thursday, German consumer goods company Henkel agreed to acquire premium hair care brand Olaplex in a deal valued at $1.4 billion, with the offer price set at $2.06 per share.
  • Prior to the deal, Olaplex had struggled as a public company, with its stock declining more than 90% since its 2021 IPO amid market-share losses and weak organic growth.
  • Shares closed around $1.30 on Wednesday and surged 50% in premarket trading following the announcement, reflecting the offer's premium of more than 50% over that closing price.
  • Henkel CEO Carsten Knobel called the acquisition an "important milestone" aligning with the company's strategy to expand its portfolio through compelling, value-adding M&A activities.
  • Olaplex CEO Amanda Baldwin said the deal reflects "momentum we've achieved" and offers "significant opportunities" for the company to continue shaping the future of hair health.
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Henkel has kept a strong purchase agenda, has acquired the American brand of capillary care Not Your Mother’s and Stahl clothing company. He has also become a majority shareholder of the British manufacturer Weatherby Laroc.

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Henkel wants to pay around 1.2 billion euros for Olaplex. The Düsseldorf consumer goods manufacturer expands its hair care portfolio. Henkel, a consumer goods group, takes over the premium hair care brand Olaplex. The Düsseldorfers have signed an agreement to purchase the US-Shampoo manufacturer for 1.4 billion dollars (around 1.2 billion euros), as Henkel announced. The deal was approved by Olaplex management. Advent, the largest shareholder, a…

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With the purchase of Olaplex, Henkel relies on expensive hair care and more growth. It is the next acquisition of the Persil Group.

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Globe Newswire broke the news in on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
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