BOSTON — Yellow Wood Partners has signed a definitive agreement with Unilever to acquire its beauty and personal care brand, Suave, in North America. The transaction is anticipated to be completed in the second quarter of 2023. Dana Schmaltz, Partner of Yellow Wood Partners, said, “We are excited to have created a strong working relationship
BOSTON – Yellow Wood Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm focused on investing in consumer brands and companies, announced the formation of a new sexual wellness platform, Beacon Wellness Brands, with the acquisition of several brands from Clio, led by its anchor brand PlusOne, the No. 1 sexual device brand in mass channels. Beacon Wellness
BOSTON — Yellow Wood Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm focused on investing in consumer brands and companies, today announced the appointment of James Stammer, a highly successful chief executive officer with over twenty years’ experience in beauty, personal care, and cosmetics, as an operating partner. Dana Schmaltz, partner of Yellow Wood Partners, said, “We’ve worked with
WHIPPANY, N.J.— German pharmaceutical company Bayer AG said Monday U.S. investment firm Yellow Wood Partners will acquire its Dr. Scholl’s foot care business for $585 million. Bayer reported that the sale will enable it to “focus on building its core over-the-counter brands.” It said that Yellow Wood Partners, based in Boston, will create a stand-alone
BOSTON — Yellow Wood Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm focused on investing in consumer brands and companies, announced changes to the senior leadership team, effective March 1, at its portfolio company Paris Presents, Inc., a rapidly growing provider of branded cosmetic and bath accessories. As part of a planned succession, Patrick O’Brien, chief executive officer of Paris Presents,
GURNEE, Ill. — Yellow Wood Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm focused on investing in consumer brands and companies, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Paris Presents, Inc. from EagleTree Capital and its co-investors. As part of the transaction, Paris Presents will be merged with Yellow Wood’s current portfolio company Freeman Beauty, a leading
LOS ANGELES — Freeman Beauty announced the appointment of Bill George as the company’s new chief executive officer. Following the success of April’s first National Face Mask Month, George will join the company immediately following his previous post at Markwins Beauty Brands. Supporting Freeman Beauty’s full portfolio of brands, he will focus on continuing to expand the
