Freeman Beauty acquired by Yellow Wood Partners

Published: 14-Aug-2017
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Parent company of Bare Foot, Psssst!, c.Booth, and Beauty Infusions sold by Champlain Capital

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Yellow Wood Partners, a US-based private equity firm, has acquired Freeman Beauty, the parent company of the Bare Foot, Psssst!, c.Booth and Beauty Infusions brands.

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