1. OUR ADDED VALUE & M&A TRENDS
IN THE COSMETICS & FRAGRANCES SECTOR
BUY SIDE – FUNDRAISING – SELL SIDE
OCTOBER 2022
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TABLE OF CONTENT
I. Market trends in the Cosmetics & Fragrances sector 03
III. Our Methodology & Expertise 13
IV. About GEREJE Corporate Finance 22
II. M&A trends in the Cosmetics & Fragrances sector 08
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MARKET TRENDS IN THE COSMETICS & FRAGRANCES SECTOR
Attractiveness of services and products personalization
▪ 60% of deals in personalized beauty in 2021
Omnichannel reality is the new stake
▪ The COVID-19 has accelerated the e-commerce development. The next step for brands will
be to create phygital spaces
Sources : GCF analysis , Baird (Impact of Covid-19 on beauty & wellness, 2020), Kline Market Research, 2020
Increasing demand for Clean Beauty
▪ CAGR of 12% (2020-2027)
Consumers are calling for a back-to-basic approach
▪ Resulting of the COVID-19 crisis, consumer priorities around health are creating demand
for simplicity such as simple messaging or safe and more organic formulations
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ASIA PACIFIC IS THE #1 MARKET FOR COSMETICS & FRAGRANCES
Asia Pacific’s market is growing fast
▪ Expected to increase by +9% each year during the
period of 2020 to 2025 driven by the emergence of
middle classes (vs. +6% CAGR in average)
Sources: Euromonitor, Statista, L’Oréal, GCF analysis
Breakdown of the global cosmetics market by region in 2021
Cosmetics industry (fragrance included) is witnessing the emergence of fast-growing key future
markets, led by Asia Pacific
Asia-Pacific: 35% market share
▪ Led by China which accounts for ~13% of global
market share
The United States remain the #2 of the
market
▪ >25% global market share
25,7%
22,1%
7,9%
9,2%
35,1%
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A CONSTANTLY GROWING MARKET
Internet is the fastest-growing sales channel
▪ 24% of total revenue will be generated through online sales by 2024
against 20% today
Sources: Statista, Xerfi, GCF analysis
Global Fragrances market revenue
(in $bn) – 2021 vs 2028
Fragrances industry is a dynamic and resilient market with strong growth perspectives
Fragrances industry will represent $43bn by 2028
▪ Good resilience of the global fragrances industry with estimated total
growth of 43% between 2021 and 2028
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EMERGENCE OF NICHE FRAGRANCES
Sources: Jing Daily, Mintel, Fragrances of the World, GCF analysis
Enormous growth potential in China
• Only 2.5% of the Chinese population use fragrance vs. 52% in the US and 84%
(daily & occasionally) in France
Individuality expression and gender-neutral trends
• Consumers, especially from Gen Z, are attracted by the unique designs and
scents of niche fragrances, in particular gender non-specific scents
The global market of « Niche Fragrances » was multiplied by three over the last decade and is expected to further
increase, led by the growth potential of the Fragrances market in China
Forecast Fragrances Sales Value in China
(2020-2025) in $bn
Beauty and luxury leader groups still represent 60%
of the global fragrance market
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P R I V A T E & C O N F I D E N T I A L Sources: Euromonitor, Mergermarket, GCF analysis
# of global beauty M&A deals
Strong M&A activity driven by strategic players in order to accelerate their growth and diversify their
offer but also by financial investors attracted by the strong sector dynamics.
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EUROPE ASIA
# of M&A deals in Europe vs ASIA
Key figures
Deal Drivers post-covid
▪ 194 M&A deals in the sector, nearly +40% vs 2015
▪ Europe remains the most dynamic area in # of M&A deals
Strategic buyers look to broaden their product
portfolios in specific segments
Strong appetite from financial players
• Funds and other investors are attracted to the sector
because of the strong performance of the players and the
differentiated product offerings.
Make-up brands with large followers’ numbers
are attractive targets
M&A OPPORTUNITIES FOR STRATEGIC AND FINANCIAL PLAYERS
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M&A TRENDS – VALUATION METRICS
Company Size
▪ The largest the company, the higher the multiple with key thresholds
(10M revenue; 50M revenue; 100M revenue…)
Profitability
▪ EBITDA margin compared to peers may be the most important
comparison criteria when the companies’ sizes are similar
Market position
▪ A leading position within a local market improves a valuation multiple,
on the other hand, a mid-tier position will drive a lower valuation
Within the same sector, valuation multiples vary according to the size, profitability, and market positioning of the
company
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Year Investors Target Information
Transaction
Value
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More
Dec.
2021
Végétalement Provence (FR): a natural
cosmetics group
€6m here
Jul.
2021
Les eaux primordiales (FR): luxury perfumes
house
€3m here
Jul.
2021
Vini Cosmetics (India): pioneer company of
beauty and personal care products
$625m here
May
2021
Sociella (Indonesia): the national leading
beauty & personal care marketplace
$56m here
Mar.
2021
Galénic (FR): skincare brand
Eve Lom (UK): supplier of skincare products
- here
Source : Mergermarket, Fusacq, GCF Research Click on the logo to access the website
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TEV/EBITDA
Target
Solent Group (UK): a health
and beauty products group
Parfex (FR): perfumes
manufacturer
Kosmolet (DK): owner of
makeup brand Nilens Jord
Earthoil (UK): supplier of
organic oils
Healthpoint (UK): a health &
beauty products supplier
Brand Architekts (UK): a
portfolio of mid-premium
beauty & cosmetics brands
Buyer
Humble group (SE): a leading
FMCG group
Iberchem (ES): a leading
flavors and fragrances group
Matas (DK): a retail drug
stores operator
Univar (UK): supplier of
chemical products Maven (UK): PE firm
Swallofield (UK): a
manufacturer of personal
care & beauty products
Transaction
Value
€136m €42m $25.5m $13m £6.5m €14m
Date May 2021 April 2021 June 2019 May 2019 February 2017 June 2016
Learn more here here here here here here
9,8x 12,5x 7,9x 7,9x 5,3x 5,5x
Source : Mergermarket, Fusacq, GCF Research Click on the logo to access the website
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OUR EXPERTISE & ADDED VALUE 1/2
We focus on 8 main sector, including the Beauty & Fragrance industry. We have a direct
access to > 450 companies in this specific sector in Europe, Asia, and internationally
1. Our Expertise & Experience in the Beauty & Fragrance sector
Our multicultural teams with our own offices in Europe (Paris, Geneva, Lyon, Nantes,
Vienna) and in Asia (Singapore, Kuala Lumpur), and our partners in the Middle East,
Africa and the US
2. Our International presence
Entrepreneurs close to Entrepreneurs = reactivity & adaptability
3. Our “entrepreneurial” culture
Privileged access to >150 investors (Cap development funds, VC, debt funds, Family
Offices), with a specific interest in the Cosmetic and Beauty industry
4. Our Privileged access to Strategic & Financial Investors
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OUR EXPERTISE & ADDED VALUE 2/2
We prefer to act over the long term as partners alongside business leaders
5. Advisor & Partner
With a total of 78 closings between 2016 & 2021, GEREJE is No. 1 & No. 2 between 2016 &
2021 in the Advisory Fusacq ranking – Corporate banking fundraising rankings in France
6. Our Track-Record
Our expertise in structuring complex operations : Earn-Out, Management Buy-Out, Owner
Buy-Out, Joint Venture…
7. Our Expertise in complex structuring
We work with no conflict of interests and ensure confidentiality & discretion
8. Our independence
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OUR SECTOR EXPERTISE 1/2
Our long experience in Europe & worldwide gives us a privileged access to thousands of smid & large cap
companies across 8 different industries – listed in our proprietary data base
Luxury,
Fashion &
lifestyle
~400
Companies
Project BAREV
• Leading Art Gallery Group
• Based in Europe
• ~€30m sales
• Cash in needs / JV
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Food &
Beverage,
Nutrition
~450
Companies
Project HEAVEN
• Luxury fine food heritage brand
• Based in France
• ~50M€ revenues
• Cash in needs
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Medical
~350
Companies
Project NOW
• Health group
• Based in France
• ~50M€ revenues
• Cash in/Cash out needs
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Cosmetics &
Fragrances
~450
Brands &
distributors
Project DREAM
• Leading skincare brand in Asia
• Based in Asia
• ~50M€ revenues
• JP/Partnership with European leader
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# of companies in our database Example of companies we are close to
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OUR SECTOR EXPERTISE 2/2
Our long experience in Europe & worldwide gives us a privileged access to thousands of smid & large cap
companies across 8 different industries – listed in our proprietary data base
Industry,
Engineering &
Construction
~1,500
Companies
Project LAND
• High-end construction group
• Based in Southeast Asia
• ~35M€ revenues
• Partial sale + Cash in needs
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Software &
Financial
Services
~800
Companies
Project BAHIA
• Digital insurance solutions platform
• Based in Asia
• ~ 2,5M€ revenues
• Cash in needs
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Media,
Culture &
Education
~700
Companies
Project BODY
• Leading VOD distributor brand in Asia
• Based in Asia
• ~ 10M€ revenues
• Cash in needs
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Mobility &
Environment
~300
Companies
Project BIRD
• Innovative B2B solution in Mobility
• Based in France
• ~ 2,5M€ revenues
• Cash in needs
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# of companies in our database Example of companies we are close to
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François LAURENT
Senior Advisor at GEREJE Corporate Finance, Asia (Hong-Kong)
Expertise in Asia, specialized in Luxury, Cosmetics and Perfumes
Education:
International Business diploma, EDC & INSEAD YMP
Key Points:
● + 35 years of experience in the cosmetics industry
● Founder & President of TALIKA APAC (1999-2017)
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EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
➢ + 25 years of development in Asia-Pacific with
TALIKA
➢ Support in the creation of SMEs (Asia, US)
➢ Business Development
➢ Fundraising
➢ Marketing & Retail Strategy
➢ Product Development
➢ Specific expertise in Luxury
▪ Previously International Director Asia Pacific, Middle
East, Africa at Parfums Christian Dior
▪ Previously Director & COO at TALIKA Asia Pacific
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Fabrice LOMBARDO
Founder & CEO of GEREJE Corporate Finance
Expertise at the international level, in Europe, Asia (especially ASEAN), Middle East & Africa, in
GEREJE’s 8 key sectors
Education:
BBA at Oxford Brookes Université, Grenoble Business School, Executive MBA at ESSEC, SFAF
Certified
Key Points:
● + 12 years in Business Dev. (multinationals) ● Creation of GEREJE: 2008 ● +100 deals closed
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EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
➢ + 15 years in M&A consulting for SMID & Large Caps
➢ Buy-Side Mandate & Sell-Side Mandate
➢ Fundraisings (Equity / Debt)
➢ Valuation & Structuring
➢ Speaker & Lecturer at ESSEC Paris, EGE, EDC Paris BS
➢ Specific expertise in Luxury & Retail
▪ Iguana Classic, Alain Milliat, Zolotas, Château
Lagrezette, Starasia, Leflair, Golay Spierer, etc.
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OUR BUY-SIDE METHODOLOGY
Option: Preparation of a "Long-List" of
potential targets in the targeted sector
and geographical area and ranking them
in order of interest and according to M&A
criteria (sales, EBITDA, etc.)
Initiate contact between GEREJE and the
target(s) (without giving the name of the
client) to validate their actionability
Meeting between GEREJE and the client
to select a short list of targets to be
approached in phase 2
Assist our client in the final Due
Diligence
Optimize the discussions between all
involved parties: legal, audit,
accounting…
Advise on the best strategy and tactic
for final negotiations with the target(s)
until closing.
Assist in the drafting & proof-reading of
final contracts.
Drafting & negotiation of a Letter of
Intent (LOI)
Management of client’s questions &
requests (Q&A)
Optimize the negotiations with the
target
Advise on the best structuring (equity /
debt / mix) in the interest of the
shareholders
Option : Preparation of a strategic and
financial note (detailed profile of the
target) for the client
Signing of the Letter of Intent (LOI)
Signing of a Reciprocal Confidentiality
Agreement (RCA).
Meeting between the target and the client
to confirm the strategic fit and the mutual
willingness to enter negotiations
Phase 1 – 1 to 3 months
Market Screening & Preliminary
Approach
Phase 2 – 4 to 9 months
Maximization of Negotiations –
Signing of LOI
Phase 3 – 2 to 4 months
Final DD – Offer – Optimization of the
Closing
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OUR TAILOR-MADE FUNDRAISING & PARTIAL SELL PROCESS
Phase 1 – 1 to 2 months
Preparation phase
Financial analysis (past results and
business plan)
Structuration (equity/debt/mix)
Electronic dataroom (docsend)
Blind Teaser on our online platform
In order to optimize the process, it is essential to prepare the project seriously, explain the use of the funds and
demonstrate the positive impact on turnover and margins
Phase 2 – 2 to 6 months
Selection, teasing and approach of
investors
Maximization (digital) of the investor
approach process (electronic NDA)
Checking of candidates’ seriousness
and motivation
Management & Optimization of
negotiations
Optimization of different structuring
options for the deal
Phase 3 – 1 to 2 months
Closing optimization
Optimization of the Due Diligence
process
Optimize the discussions between all
involved parties: legal, audit,
accounting…
Advise on the best strategy and tactic
for final negotiations with the target(s)
until closing.
Advise on the different structuring
schemes including earn out
Analysis and validation of the final
offer
Prepare a Strategic & Financial Note for
investors
Négotiation and signature of the Letter
of Intent (LOI)
Transition to phase 2 after mutual consent
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DIFFERENT TYPE OF INVESTORS
Strategic and financial investors have different investment criteria and objectives involving different sales
strategies and structuring scenarios themselves
• Strategic investors are often competitors, suppliers or customers of the target.
• Their objective is to identify companies whose products or services can be integrated in synergy with their
existing portfolio or gain market share, in order to create long-term value for their shareholders.
• The main driver of the acquisition is strategic (vs. rapid return on investment). These buyers may also be
unconnected to the target and seek to expand in its market to diversify their revenue sources.
Strategic
investors
• Financial investors/buyers include private equity firms, hedge funds, family offices ...
• These players make investments in companies and achieve a return on investment within 5-7 years with a
sale or IPO.
• Some Family Offices have an unlimited time horizon and can invest large sums of money to support the
growth of the business at all stages of its development.
Financial
investors
These buyers have fundamentally different objectives, so the way they will approach
the activities of the targets in an M&A process will differ considerably.
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Brands
~300 brands in Europe, Asia and Worldwide - listed
in our proprietary data base
Manufacturers & Distributors
~150 companies in Europe, Asia and Worldwide -
listed in our proprietary data base
Investors
~150 investors (PE, VC, CVC, Family Offices, etc.)
with a specific interest in the sector - listed in our
proprietary data base
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OUR DIRECT ACCESS TO FINANCIAL AND STRATEGIC PLAYERS
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THE “GEREJE” PHILOSOPHY
In the 13th century, the Emperor Kublai Khan awarded
Marco Polo a gold tablet in the form of a long piece of
currency named « GEREGE » along with a password,
which ensured numerous privileges to the beholder.
With this golden passport, Marco Polo obtained all
necessary protections, supplies and assistance which
included horses, food and equipment for his safe return to
Venice accompanied by his immense fortune.
The GEREJE, first diplomatic passport,
ensuring safe and secure cross border
transactions, is a powerful symbol
matching perfectly our mission and goals
GEREJE team members share a common
passion in dealing with cross border
transactions and are united around the
GEREJE symbol reflecting our mind set as well
as our working philosophy.
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OUR WORLDWIDE REACH
We are an independent M&A firm with an “entrepreneurial” culture, providing both strategic and financial advisory services,
composed of a multidisciplinary team based between Europe, Asia & Middle-East
Our Corporate Film
EUROPE
▪ Paris
▪ Lyon
▪ Geneva
▪ Nantes
▪ Vienna
▪ Lisbon
ASIA
▪ Singapore
▪ Kuala Lumpur
▪ Bangkok
▪ Hong-Kong
EUROPE
MIDDLE EAST
ASIA
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EXECUTION TEAM ENSURING THE QUALITY OF THE DOCUMENTS
Fabrice LOMBARDO
Founder & CEO
Antoine ALEMANY
Partner, Lisbon
Clarisse SUN
Associate M&A, Paris
Laurent GOBINET
Partner, Nantes
Hélène PEYRUSQUE
Analyst M&A, Lyon
Hugo MONNET
Vice President M&A, Lyon
Lucas VIANNAY
Analyst M&A, Paris
Servais MICOLOT
Senior Advisor, Geneva
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SENIORS BRINGING SECTOR & GEOGRAPHIC EXPERTISES
François LAURENT
Senior Advisor, Hong-Kong
Olivier JOB
Senior Advisor, Lyon
Jean de MORAS
Senior Advisor, Paris
Arnaud BEASSE
Senior Advisor, Vienna
Maurice LAM
Director, Singapore
Gregory LAM
Vice President M&A, Singapore
Bruno NAVET
Partner, Kuala Lumpur
Bertrand LAM
Partner, Singapore
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P R I V A T E & C O N F I D E N T I A L
Partial or Total Sell mandate
Managing and Optimizing a sell process, leveraging on
our structuring experience, valuation expertise &
international network to maximize the transaction price.
Using every financial tool to align the interests of all
parties.
OUR SERVICES
The quality of our services relies
in our 100% in-house team
enabling us to manage the
entire transaction process,
thereby ensuring efficiency,
confidentiality and tangible
results
Buy mandate / Acquisition / Joint Ventures
Optimizing external cross-borders expansion strategies.
Global Knowhow, Local Approach
Strategic Advisory – Business Consultancy
The experience and operational know-how of the senior
team allows us to optimize the development strategies of
companies and thus facilitate the management of
corporate finance issues (Fundraising or acquisition)
Fund raising mandate & IPO – Capital development
Structure a solid & realistic business plan in order to
maximize the valuation forward and raise the capital
needed (Equity, Debt, Convertible Shares).
Local Markets Approach and Implementation Assistance
for IPO to maximize forward value & optimize
Transaction Structuring
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OUR PROVEN METHODOLOGY
GEREJE is recognized for the quality of its documents (strategic & financial analysis) based on personalized execution, enhanced
by a multidisciplinary team acting under one hat !
Execution
Excellence
Each assignment is managed by
one Team leader to optimize the process
We rely on our own proprietary
research
Our mandates are on an exclusivity basis
only, including fixed and success fee
Our mandates are tailor-made
We manage 100% of the Transaction
coordinating the process
We deliver regular reports to optimize
the momentum
Our digital platform allows us to have constant
access to all the necessary information
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OUR RECENT TRACK RECORD
With a total of 78 closings between 2016 and 2021, GEREJE is N1 or N2 M&A firm for SMICAP for the past 6 years in the Advisory
Fusacq ranking – Corporate banking fundraising rankings in France.
2021 – Acquisition –€50m Sales 2021 – Joint Venture
2021 – Debt Financing: €2.5m 2019-20 – Capital Injection: €6m 2019 – Sell: €55m 2018 – Sell: €7m
Target:
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Investors:
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Crowdfunding:
Investors:
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Acquirer:
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Groupe
AMIQUAR
2021 – Acquisition – €10m Sales
Target:
Learn more
2021 – Fundraising: €7m
Investors:
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OUR REFERENCES– SMID & LARGE CAP
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OUR STRONG NETWORK OF PARTNERS
Our solid network of partners in Europe and Asia enable us to get qualified, updated information
and optimize our market screening & approach of targets.
EUROPE
Access to +1,100 Family Offices
+150 banks & private bankers
+100 law firms
ASIA
Access to +700 Family Offices
+200 banks & private bankers
+150 law firms
Partnership signed with Business France (website) in 2021
Coverage of 110 countries, offering a direct access to
international investors
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TESTIMONIES
In this complicated economic
environment, the support and
involvement of the GEREJE teams
were key to the success of the
project.
Mr. François-
Denis POITRINAL
Founder & CEO
Thank you for the excellent work
done by the GEREJE team.
Mr. Kaci KÉBAÏLI
Founder & Chairman
GEREJE supported us successfully &
diligently in structuring our
fundraising process so we can keep
control of our company, They did a
great job at finding the right
investors for our projects!
Mr. Francois
CHABANIAN
Founder & CEO
In this complicated economic context,
the support and involvement of the
GEREJE teams were key elements in
the success of the operation
Mr. Guillaume
RAGUET
CEO
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P R I V A T E & C O N F I D E N T I A L
Articles
Surveys
Fortune Business Insights - Perfume Market
Fortune Business Insights - Cosmetics Market
GCI Magazine - Beauty wallness M&A 2021
Cosmetics design - M&A activity in the beauty sector
Exploding topics - Beauty trends
L'oréal Finance - Rapport annuel 2021 sur le marché de la cosmétique
RFXCEL - Global Cosmetics market
Capital Mind - Beauty sector