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Mike Ashley's Frasers conducts due diligence for potential Revolution Beauty bid

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Posted on June 9, 2025

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(Reuters) -Revolution Beauty said on Monday that billionaire Mike Ashley's Frasers Group is among several parties conducting due diligence for a potential takeover of the struggling British cosmetics

Mike Ashley's Frasers Group Explores Possible Bid for Revolution Beauty

(Reuters) -Revolution Beauty said on Monday that billionaire Mike Ashley's Frasers Group is among several parties conducting due diligence for a potential takeover of the struggling British cosmetics company.

The branded cosmetics seller put itself up for sale in May after months of languishing sales and reaching a settlement with its co-founder and former-CEO Adam Minto, which wiped out more than 70% of the company's value.

It currently has a market valuation of 23.1 million pounds ($31.3 million), as per LSEG data.

($1 = 0.7380 pounds)

(Reporting by Yamini Kalia and Shashwat Awasthi in Bengaluru; Editing by Sumana Nandy)

Key Takeaways

  • Frasers Group is evaluating a potential bid for Revolution Beauty.
  • Revolution Beauty's market value is currently 23.1 million pounds.
  • The company has faced declining sales and leadership changes.
  • Several parties are interested in acquiring Revolution Beauty.
  • The takeover interest follows a significant drop in company value.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is conducting due diligence for Revolution Beauty?
Billionaire Mike Ashley's Frasers Group is among several parties conducting due diligence for a potential takeover of Revolution Beauty.
Why did Revolution Beauty put itself up for sale?
Revolution Beauty put itself up for sale in May after experiencing months of declining sales and reaching a settlement with its co-founder and former CEO Adam Minto.
What is the current market valuation of Revolution Beauty?
As per LSEG data, Revolution Beauty currently has a market valuation of 23.1 million pounds, which is approximately $31.3 million.

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