Alberto Culver Company acquired by Unilever
Unilever acquired Alberto Culver Company, a US hair care brand, on May 10, 2011.
Transaction summary
- Target
- Alberto Culver Company
- Acquirer
- Unilever
- Announced
- 2010-09-27
- Geography
- United States
- Type
- Acquisition
- Deal type
- Control
- Stake acquired
- 100%
- First added
- 2026-10-31
- Latest update
- 2026-10-31
Value and multiples
100% enterprise value
USD 3.7B
100% enterprise value | USD
Basis: Public source
Reported price is assumed to be 100% EV unless stated otherwise. Partial-stake estimates are qualified in the basis notes.
EV / revenue
2.31x
Period: LTM 2010
Basis: Public source
EV / EBITDA
-
EBITDA basis not stated
Basis: Public source
Amounts paid and other reported values
Original reported amounts and bases; a stake payment is distinct from the estimated whole-company valuation.
Consideration: USD 3.7B
Basis
- Reported value: US$3.7bn. Multiples use revenue of US$1.6bn (LTM).
Source summary
Unilever 6-K: Unilever completes Alberto Culver acquisition
ConfirmedUnilever is paying $3.7 billion in cash for the Alberto Culver Company.
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