Deep Dive 12 minutes PremiumDeep Dive: Active M&A in the Beauty Space Fuels Future Growth Coresight Research May 1, 2017 Executive Summary Many global beauty companies have chosen to focus on acquisitions as a key strategy to drive growth. As a result, we have seen a steady rise in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity since 2013. In 2016, there were 91 beauty industry deals announced globally, up 25% from 75 deals in 2013. Beauty companies have been hunting for growth via acquisitions in high-growth niches of the market such as independent cosmetics brands and sustainable brands. Many of the targets have recorded growth rates in the high double digits in recent years. Intense competition for market share among the top beauty companies is expected to continue to drive M&A activity. We see three particular high-growth areas as likely to attract more M&A attention: organic skincare brands, South Korean beauty brands and social media-endorsed independent cosmetics brands. These areas have gained traction in recent years and have potential to outperform the overall beauty market. This report is for paying subscribers only. Already a paying subscriber? Please log in to see the entire report.If you wish to learn more about our subscription plans and become a paying subscriber, click here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: How US Consumers Are Shopping for Groceries: Analyzing Traffic, Ticket, E-Commerce and Private LabelInnovator Profile: Node Makes Guest Users Loyal CustomersLuxury Clothing and Footwear Sector To Gain Share of the Total US Apparel Market in 2023 and BeyondInnovator Profile: GoCharlie’s AI Assistant Provides Data Control and Drives Productivity for Brands