Exhibit 99.1
e.l.f. Beauty Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Naturium
Adds fast-growing, high performance skin care disruptor to e.l.f. Beauty portfolio of brands
Advances e.l.f. Beauty’s mission to make the best of beauty accessible to every eye, lip, face and skin concern
Acquisition expected to be accretive to e.l.f. Beauty’s EPS on an adjusted basis in fiscal 2024
OAKLAND, California; August 29, 2023 — e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Naturium, a fast-growing, high performance skin care brand for $355 million in a combination of cash and stock, furthering its mission to make the best of beauty accessible to every eye, lip, face and skin concern. The deal is expected to double e.l.f. Beauty’s presence in skin care to approximately 18% of retail sales. The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close around September 30, 2023.
“We are thrilled to welcome Naturium to the e.l.f. Beauty family,” said Tarang Amin, e.l.f. Beauty’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Naturium aligns with e.l.f. Beauty’s vision to create a different kind of beauty company with brands built to disrupt norms, shape culture and connect communities through positivity, inclusivity and accessibility. Nearing two decades in business, we continue to deliver exceptional results. In August, we raised our Fiscal 2024 outlook after posting quarterly net sales growth of 76%, marking 18 consecutive quarters of more than 20% sales growth on average. e.l.f. SKIN is one of the fastest growing skin care brands, and Naturium joining e.l.f. Beauty presents a unique opportunity to significantly accelerate the potential we see in skin care.”
Naturium was launched in 2019 by Los Angeles based brand accelerator, The Center, and propelled further in 2020 with the joining of one of the industry’s leading skin care authorities, Susan Yara as a founder, as well as a minority investment in 2021 from the female-founded growth equity firm Prelude Growth Partners. Naturium is driven by the belief that high performance skin care should be and can be clinically effective, skin compatible and affordable. The brand has seen exceptional growth, with net sales growing at an approximately +80% CAGR over the last two years, and approximately $90 million of net sales expected this year.1
Naturium is known for powerful ingredient-led formulas that combine efficacy with an elevated skin care experience at an accessible price point. Some of its best-selling products include The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Hydrating Body Wash, Vitamin C Complex Serum and Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50. With an average selling price of approximately $18, Naturium products are currently available at Target, Amazon, naturium.com and select international retailers. Naturium is one of Target’s fastest growing skin care brands2 and was awarded Beauty Vendor of the Year in 2022.
“We have remained disciplined in pursuing strategic extensions that can leverage our strengths and bring complementary capabilities to e.l.f. Beauty” continued Amin. “Naturium has built something special. With efficacious products at accessible price points and a community first mindset, Naturium reminds me of where e.l.f. was when I became CEO over nine years ago. Naturium demonstrates the same spirit, values and growth characteristics we find in e.l.f.”
1 | In the 12 month period ending March 31, 2024, on an annualized basis. |
2 | Target IRI TCN Reporting (May 2023). |