Unilever Prestige’s Strategic Acquisition of Kate Somerville Skincare

Friday, September 1, 2017

Unilever Prestige’s Strategic Acquisition of Kate Somerville Skincare

Based in San Francisco, JH Partners, LLC, maintains a portfolio of consumer-facing companies in which it has significant holdings. In 2015, JH Partners divested its holdings in Kate Somerville Skincare, LLC, which holds a strong position in America’s premium skincare market.

The innovative products Kate Somerville offers include those that combine natural botanicals with active ingredients and are part of an advanced Active Balance Technology™ line, which has attracted repeat customers. Numerous Hollywood personalities utilize the skincare products, which adds a touch of glamor. Recognized for innovative performance, the products have attained a significant foothold in the Asian market as well. Among the most popular treatments are Dermal Quench and Exfolikate.

Kate Somerville Skincare’s acquisition by Unilever Prestige took place as part of an expansion of Unilever’s personal care portfolio. As described by a Unilever Prestige Brands executive, the global skincare and beauty products leader was attracted by Kate Somerville’s highly differentiated products, which it felt had significant potential to break into new markets.

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About JH Partners

JH Partners is a private equity firm based in San Francisco, California. The firm’s management team helps entrepreneurs and start-ups build growth and brand recognition with advisory services and assistance in identifying new markets and establishing sales channels. JH Partners’ management team includes former CEOs and board members of businesses in diverse industries. The management team has direct experience bringing new brands and products to consumers at an international level.

With over 70 years of combined experience, JH Partners focuses on the marketing and sales of consumer brands. Taking a multichannel approach, the firm develops Internet marketing campaigns that funnel sales through ecommerce platforms along with direct sales of products through traditional catalogs and home shopping channels. Television marketing can include short commercials and long-form infomercials. In addition to direct sales and ecommerce, the firm generates brand recognition through popular social media platforms like YouTube and Twitter. JH Partners also offers traditional retail and merchandising expertise for mass merchants, specialty retailers, standalone stores, and department stores.