NYX Cosmetics acquired by L'Oréal S.A.
L'Oréal S.A. acquired NYX Cosmetics, a US beauty brand, on Jul 30, 2014.
Preliminary: The transaction value is not yet independently verified.
Transaction summary
- Target
- NYX Cosmetics
- Acquirer
- L'Oréal S.A.
- Announced
- 2014-06-18
- 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 500M
Unverified
100% enterprise value | USD
Basis: Reported / rumored
Reported price is assumed to be 100% EV unless stated otherwise. Partial-stake estimates are qualified in the basis notes.
EV / revenue
5.38x
Period: LTM To 31 May 2014
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 500M
Basis
- Press-reported value: US$500m. Multiples use revenue of US$93m (LTM to 31 May 2014).
Source summary
L'Oreal signs agreement to acquire NYX Cosmetics (press release, 18 June 2014)
EstimatedL’Oréal announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire NYX Cosmetics.
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