San Francisco Equity Partners acquires stake in Japonesque

Published: 7-Apr-2015
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Brand acquires partner to help capitalise on recent expansion

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San Francisco Equity Partners acquires stake in Japonesque

Private equity company San Francisco Equity Partners has acquired a majority stake in US based cosmetics company Japonesque. Karen McKay, President and CEO of Japonesque, said the brand was looking for a partner to help it capitalise on the recent expansion of its distribution channels and the increasing demand for its beauty programme.

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