Ci FLAVORS acquired by KKR
KKR agreed to acquire Ci FLAVORS, a Japanese beauty brand, on Aug 25, 2026.
Transaction summary
- Target
- Ci FLAVORS
- Acquirer
- KKR Investor profile →
- Seller
- -
- Announced
- 2026-08-25
- Geography
- Japan
- Type
- Acquisition
- Deal type
- Control
- Stake acquired
- -
- First added
- 2026-09-23
- Latest update
- 2026-11-03
Parties at the deal date
Acquirer
Current investor profile →KKR is a leading global investment firm that manages multiple alternative asset classes, including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate, credit and hedge funds. The firm is a recognised global leader in private equity, with a long history of successful investments dating back to its founding in 1976. Although originally specialising in leveraged buy-out (control) transactions, KKR today participates in almost every asset class.
Snapshot preserved for this transaction; current company profiles may differ.
Value and multiples
100% enterprise value
Undisclosed
Value not disclosed
Basis: FundComb estimate
Reported price is assumed to be 100% EV unless stated otherwise. Partial-stake estimates are qualified in the basis notes.
EV / revenue
-
Period not stated
Basis: FundComb estimate
EV / EBITDA
-
EBITDA basis not stated
Basis: FundComb estimate
Basis
- Enterprise value is unavailable.
Source summary
KKR Acquires Leading Japanese Beauty Platform Ci FLAVORS - Business Wire
ConfirmedBusiness Wire reported that KKR agreed to acquire Japanese beauty platform Ci FLAVORS on August 25, 2026.
Open sourceKKR Acquires Leading Japanese Beauty Platform Ci FLAVORS - Business Wire
ConfirmedKKR Acquires Leading Japanese Beauty Platform Ci FLAVORS Business Wire Source: Business Wire Published: Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:03:00 GMT
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