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Molton Brown

Consumer·UK·Exited 2005·Held 2yr
Entry
2003
Hold
2yr
Exit
2005

Who owns Molton Brown?

Molton Brown is a British Consumer company, now owned by Kao, which acquired it in 2005 from Bridgepoint.

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Bridgepoint
Investor
Bridgepoint
Europe IV (BE IV) · 2008 · Buyout

Key facts

HQUK
SectorConsumer
Exit Type
Trade Sale
Buyer
Kao Corporation
Exit Year
2005

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Questions

Who owns Molton Brown?

Molton Brown is now owned by Kao, which acquired it in 2005 from Bridgepoint.

When did Kao acquire Molton Brown?

Kao acquired Molton Brown in 2005, buying from Bridgepoint.

Who did Molton Brown sell to?

Bridgepoint sold Molton Brown to Kao in 2005 (Trade Sale).

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