Cosmetics industry M&A
Updated: July 2025, 7
"Cosmetics business M&A” I will talk about
Please refer to our specialized page for information on obtaining permission for the cosmetics business, but today I would like to talk about M&A in the cosmetics business.
M&A trends in the cosmetics industry (cosmetics companies, manufacturers, etc.)
In recent years, there has been a demand for "low-cost" and "high-quality" cosmetics, and the number of companies entering the industry from industries other than the cosmetics industry, such as cosmetics companies and manufacturers, has been increasing, making the industry particularly competitive.
In addition, many companies are thinking of expanding overseas, not just within Japan, and acquisitions of overseas cosmetics companies are also active.
In the cosmetics business, there are ``businesses that require a cosmetics license'' and ``businesses that do not.'' Regarding businesses that require a cosmetics license,Licenses cannot be inherited from the transferring company to the acquiring company.. for that reason,Acquired companies entering the cosmetics business must obtain a new license..
M&A that involves approvals and approvals tends to cause various problems.
We have summarized the advantages, disadvantages, and points to note from both the seller's and buyer's perspectives.
M&A from the “seller’s” perspective
●Benefits
・You can further develop your main business with the proceeds from the sale.
・It is possible to protect the employment of employees and relationships with business partners.
● Disadvantages
・Employees' working conditions and treatment may not necessarily improve, and dissatisfaction may arise.
● Notes
・For businesses that require a cosmetics license, there may be obligations for products that are still in circulation even after the license is abolished.
M&A from the “buyer side” perspective
●Benefits
・Obtaining new permits can easily become a bottleneck.Human requirements” is easy to secure.
・Human resources, know-how, etc.A system that allows you to start business immediatelyThere is.
● Disadvantages
- It is necessary to consider the treatment of existing employees and employees of the acquired company.
● Notes
・For businesses that require cosmetics licenses, procedures are required because neither the company's license nor the procedures for each individual product can be inherited.
What do you think of the above?
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