Deal facts
- Buyer
- Warpaint London plc
- Target
- Barry M brand
- Deal value
- GBP 1,400,000
- Announced
- 9 February 2026
- Status
- Completed
- Sector
- Consumer & Retail
- Country
- Not stated
- Consideration
- cash
Sources
Warpaint London plc has agreed to acquire the Barry M brand in a strategic acquisition within the colour cosmetics sector. The transaction, valued at 1.4 million GBP, was settled entirely in cash. Both the announcement and completion of the deal occurred on 9 February 2026, indicating an immediate transfer of ownership. The specific country of origin for the target business was not reported in the available data.
The deal structure involved a direct purchase by the listed buyer, securing full control over the well-known brand assets. No further regulatory conditions or financing arrangements were disclosed regarding the finalisation of the transaction. The parties have successfully concluded the agreement, with the status now recorded as completed. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.
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Warpaint London plc to acquire Barry M brand
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