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Posted on March 26, 2026
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Add as preferred source on GoogleHenkel is in advanced talks to acquire hair‑care firm Olaplex at around $2/share, potentially closing within days. Olaplex stock jumped ~14–24% in after‑hours and early trading on takeover buzz and high retail interest.
March 25 (Reuters) - Germany's Henkel is in advanced talks to buy U.S. hair care brand Olaplex in a deal that would value the company at about $2 per share, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
($1 = 0.8652 euros)
(Reporting by Preetika Parashuraman in Bengaluru; Additional reporting by Anusha Shah; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu)
German consumer goods maker Henkel is in advanced talks to acquire U.S. hair care products maker Olaplex.
The deal would value Olaplex at about $2 per share, according to Bloomberg News.
The deal has not been officially confirmed, and both companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Olaplex shares were up over 14% at $1.52 in after hours trading following the report.
Henkel could announce a deal for Olaplex in the coming days, as suggested by Bloomberg News.
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