Forest Essentials acquired by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. agreed to acquire Forest Essentials, an Indian beauty brand.
Transaction summary
- Target
- Forest Essentials
- Acquirer
- The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
- Seller
- -
- Announced
- -
- Geography
- India
- Type
- Acquisition
- Deal type
- Control
- Stake acquired
- -
- First added
- 2026-10-18
- Latest update
- 2026-10-18
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
Estée Lauder 8-K, filed 2026-08-19
ConfirmedAcquisition of Forest Essentials by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Open sourceEstée Lauder 8-K, filed 2026-08-19
Confirmedagreeing to acquire the remaining interest in Forest Essentials (subject to regulatory approval)
Open sourceEstée Lauder 8-K, filed 2026-08-19
ConfirmedEstée Lauder Companies Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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