Epsilon M&A Deal Report - Lion/Gloria (Good Hair Day - ghd)
Transaction Multiples for the Valuation of Private Companies

Coty > Lion/Gloria (Good Hair Day - ghd)
Announced Date : 17 October 2016
Type : Exit ,Acquisition of Majority Stake
Deal Value : Yes
Acquirer : Coty
Target: Lion/Gloria (Good Hair Day - ghd)
Target Country: United Kingdom
Sector of activity : Health, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Electrical / Electronic Equipment
Business Description :
> Lion/Gloria Topco Limited, held the net assets of ghd which stands for “Good Hair Day".
> Founded in 2001 by three British hairdressers, ghd designs and produces premium salon quality hair styling tools, which include stylers, curlers and hairdryers.
> These products are complemented by a range of accessories (including wet line and brushes).
> Products are sold through salons, in premium retail and through e-commerce.
> Based in the UK, the company has international operations in Europe, Australia, South Africa, and the USA.
> ghd was owned by Lion Capital. Lion Capital bought ghd in 2013 from Montagu ...

Transaction multiples available
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: Multiple available
n.s : Multiple calculated, but not significant
Rating ***
Source: Epsilon Research / EMAT

Comparable Transactions
Number of EMAT Reports : (Electrical / Electronic Equipment) = 511
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29/03/2018 | Visotec Stratégie | Lenoir Services | France | 0 | |
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Source: Epsilon Research / EMAT
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