Private equity powerhouse PAI Partners has reached a definitive agreement to acquire British prestige skincare brand Elemis from L’Occitane Group. Targeted for completion in early 2027, concludes L’Occitane’s seven-year ownership. Since its 2019 buy, Elemis nearly doubled its net sales to exceed $300 million annually, with digital channels generating roughly 50 percent of revenues. PAI Partners plans to deepen institutional backing for Elemis's core product lines while ramping up retail expansion in the United States and the United Kingdom. This capital commitment unlocks the next phase of international scaling, reinforcing the brand’s positioning across prestige skincare markets, notes a market strategist familiar with the transaction.

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Maintaining largest market footprint in North America and Europe

Founded in 1989, Elemis manufactures and distributes high-performance skin health products, led by its flagship Pro-Collagen line. Operating across spa channels, digital storefronts, and premium global retailers, the brand maintains its largest market footprint in North America and Europe. PAI Partners' pending acquisition aims to drive long-term revenue growth through heightened digital investment and expanded international retail distribution.