Henkel AG & Co. KGaA·Consumer Defensive

Henkel AG and Co. (OTCMKTS:HENKY - Get Free Report) and Unilever (NYSE: UL - Get Free Report) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership. Insider and Institutional Ownership 0.0%

Olaplex said it is being acquired by Germany's Henkel in a $1.4 billion deal after the company had a disappointing public run. Henkel said the deal will allow the company to further invest in its haircare segments, while Olaplex said the acquisition will create opportunities for innovation and growth.

Olaplex (OLPX) surges 49% premarket after agreeing to a $1.4B all-cash acquisition by Henkel (HENKY), at a 55% premium to prior close. JetBlue (JBLU) gains 13% on reports of exploring a potential sale to major U.S. airlines, though discussions are preliminary.

The price in the cash transaction represents a premium of around 55% over Olaplex's closing price on Wednesday, the U.S. company said.

German consumer goods maker Henkel is in advanced talks to buy Olaplex in a deal that would value the U.S. hair care products maker at about $2 per share, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing sources.

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Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the adhesive technologies, beauty care, and laundry and home care businesses worldwide. The company's Adhesive Technologies segment offers adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings for various business areas, including packaging and consumer goods; automotive and metals; electronics and industrials; and craftsmen, construction, and professional industries. This segment markets its products primarily under the Loctite, Technomelt, Bonderite, Teroson, and Aquence brands. Its Beauty Care segment provides hair cosmetics; and body, skin, and oral care products, as well as operates professional hair salons. This segment distributes its products through brick-and-mortar stores, hair salons, third-party online platforms, and direct-to-consumer channels primarily under the Schwarzkopf, Dial, and Syoss brands. The company's Laundry & Home Care segment offers heavy-duty and specialty detergents, fabric softeners, laundry performance enhancers, and other fabric care products; hand and automatic dishwashing products; cleaners for bathroom and WC applications; household, glass, and specialty cleaners; and air fresheners and insect control products for household applications. This segment markets its products primarily under the Persil, Bref, Purex, all, and other brands. Henkel AG & Co. KGaA was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Consumer Defensive
Household & Personal Products
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2007-06-20
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