Meridian Capital’s Consumer M&A Expertise Featured in Beauty Independent’s Coverage of Medik8 Acquisition
Published June 11, 2025
Meridian Capital is pleased to share that Benton Sturt, Director and Head of our Consumer practice, was recently quoted in a Beauty Independent feature on one of this year’s most talked-about beauty transactions: L’Oréal’s acquisition of Medik8.
The article — “How Science-Backed Beauty Is Shaping M&A: Inside the Medik8 Deal” — explores how strategic buyers are increasingly pursuing science-driven beauty brands, a trend Meridian is seeing across the broader Consumer M&A market.
In the piece, Benton shares insights on valuation trends, buyer motivations, and the evolving definition of “science-backed” in today’s competitive beauty landscape:
“Today’s customer is highly educated and willing to pay a premium for proven efficacy,” said Benton. “This deal validates a continued shift from the beauty counter to the lab that we’ve been seeing the last five years.”
Read the full article here: https://www.beautyindependent.com/loreal-science-medik8-acquisition/
At Meridian Capital, our Consumer M&A team advises founder-led and high-growth brands across beauty, personal care, wellness, and lifestyle categories. Our track record includes guiding clients through successful acquisitions with leading global buyers and growth equity investors.
This feature reflects our ongoing thought leadership and deep market insight — helping brands maximize value and find the right strategic partners in a dynamic M&A environment.
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