COMPANIES AND MARKETS
Croda posts “outstanding” 2011Chemicals company Croda International has posted strong growth across all business areas in its Consumer Care segment, with return on sales rising to 31.8 per cent for 2011, compared with 26.6 per cent in 2010.
MOREWednesday, Feb 22, 2012 JH Partners completes Jurlique saleSan Francisco-based private equity company JH Partners has completed the sale of Australian skin care brand Jurlique International to Pola Orbis for A$335m (US$358m).
MOREThursday, Feb 16, 2012 Air Products buys Germany’s ROVIUS-based Air Products has acquired ROVI Cosmetics International GmbH, a Germany-based cosmetic actives and delivery systems developer for the European personal care industry.
MORETuesday, Feb 14, 2012 Lauder Q2 sales up 10 per cent Following a robust holiday trading season, the Estée Lauder Companies posted strong results for its second quarter ended December 31, 2011.
MOREMonday, Feb 6, 2012 Beiersdorf profit surpriseBeisdorf shares have leapt more than 8 per cent since the middle of January after the company packed a profits surprise: 2011 earnings were better than expected and analyst consensus estimates for the year ahead have improved.
MOREFriday, Feb 3, 2012 Dabur net sales grow 34.5 per centIndian FMCG company Dabur India Ltd has seen recent volume-driven growth across its key categories of Hair Oils, Health Supplements and Home Care.
MOREWednesday, Feb 1, 2012 Brenntag moves in on Mexico’s AmcoGermany-based chemical distribution company Brenntag has acquired Amco Internacional S.A. de C.V., a specialty chemical distributor based in Mexico City, Mexico.
MOREThursday, Jan 26, 2012 MWV closes deal on PolytopMeadWestvaco Corporation (MWV) has bought Polytop Corporation, the dispensing closure manufacturer. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
MOREThursday, Jan 5, 2012 Nord-Est sold to US investment groupPrivate equity company 21 Centrale Partners has sold global packaging player Nord-Est to the US investment firm, Oaktree Capital Management.
MORETuesday, Jan 3, 2012 IFF & Mane reach settlementInternational Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) has settled all patent and non-patent claims brought by V. Mane Fils in the US District Court for the District of New Jersey related to IFF's marketing and sale of products containing Monomenthyl Succinate (MMS).
MOREFriday, Dec 30, 2011 Lubrizol acquires Active OrganicsUS-based Lubrizol Corporation is to acquire Active Organics, a US-based manufacturer and supplier of naturally-derived specialty ingredients for the personal care industry.
MORETuesday, Dec 13, 2011 Brynwood buys Newhall LabsUS-based private equity company Brynwood Partners has acquired Newhall Laboratories through its Golden Sun Holdings subsidiary.
MORETuesday, Dec 6, 2011 Pola Orbis buys Australia's JurliqueJapan’s privately owned Pola Orbis Holdings Inc is to purchase Australian natural beauty brand Jurlique International for approximately AUD $300m (US$300m).
MOREThursday, Dec 1, 2011 US beauty market sees gradual recoveryThe US cosmetics and toiletries market is seeing a gradual recovery, with sales growth for this year predicted between 3.1 to 3.6 per cent, up from last year’s 2.4 per cent.
MOREWednesday, Nov 16, 2011 Henkel posts solid Q3Henkel has posted a solid performance in Q3, despite the challenging and competitive market environment.
MOREWednesday, Nov 9, 2011 Sensient moves in on Eastern EuropeUS ingredients supplier Sensient Cosmetic Technologies has acquired its joint venture partner's interest in Poland-based ingredients company LCW Polska.
MOREThursday, Nov 3, 2011 J&J sales grow 6.8 per cent in Q3US pharmaceutical and consumer products giant Johnson & Johnson has posted sales of $16bn for the third-quarter of 2011, an increase of 6.8 per cent on the same period last year.
MOREThursday, Oct 20, 2011 Givaudan sales slide but outlook upbeatSwiss fragrance and flavour giant Givaudan has posted sales of CHF 2.97bn in the first nine months of 2011, an increase of 4.7 per cent in local currencies but a drop of 9.5 per cent in Swiss francs on last year’s figure.
MOREThursday, Oct 13, 2011 Gerresheimer posts strong Q3German glass and plastic manufacturer Gerresheimer AG has posted strong growth in its 2011 third quarter results.
MOREMonday, Oct 10, 2011