Confirmed Control Closed Transaction verified BeautyClinical SkincareCPGSkincare

Obagi acquired by Waldencast

Waldencast acquired Obagi, a skincare brand on Nov 15, 2021. FundComb records estimated consideration of EUR 756m. The current comp implies EV / revenue of 4.5x. Public sources confirm the deal; valuation inputs may include estimates where transaction materials do not disclose the full economics.

Transaction summary

Target
Obagi
Acquirer
Waldencast
Seller
-
Announced
2021-11-15
Geography
-
Tags
BeautyClinical SkincareCPGSkincare
Type
Acquisition
Deal type
Control
Stake acquired
-
First added
2026-06-18
Latest update
2026-07-13

Value and multiples

Price / value

EUR 756M

Transaction value | EUR

Basis: FundComb estimate

Approx. $865M USD using FX date 2021-11-15 at 1.1444 EUR/USD.

EV / revenue

4.5x

Period not stated

Basis: FundComb estimate

EV / EBITDA

17.2x

EBITDA basis not stated

Basis: FundComb estimate

Basis

  • EUR 756m transaction value is a FundComb estimate. Public sources reviewed confirm the transaction, but do not independently disclose every valuation input.
  • Implied EV / revenue is 4.5x, calculated from EUR 756m value and EUR 168m revenue.
  • Revenue and multiple inputs are not fully disclosed in public transaction materials reviewed; treat the multiple as an estimate.
  • Implied EV / EBITDA is 17.2x, calculated from EUR 756m value and EUR 44.0m EBITDA.

Source summary

No public source summary has been published for this transaction yet.