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Expansion into Asia and Latin America
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From technology leader for mascara brushes to application systems provider to the beauty and healthcare industry

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Investment date

2012 - 2016

Good to great

1.8x

money multiple
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International expansion into Asia and Latin America as well as a broadening of the product offering

8%

EBITDA CAGR
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Constantly innovating and adapting to changing consumer behaviour

Professionalisation of the organisation

Doubled

number of factories
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Value accretive acquisition of competitor OEKA

Key events under our ownership

Successful record of international expansion: opened a production facility in São Paolo; set up sales and sourcing offices in Shanghai and Hong Kong; expanded production capabilities in the US
Acquisition of OEKA in 2015, strengthening GEKA’s foothold in the attractive prestige market segment
Developed a digital strategy using 3D-printing for fast proto-typing and specialised offerings for young, fast growing brands
Launched the GEKA Healthcare division in 2014, leveraging GEKA’s precise applicator know-how in the pharmaceutical space
Sold GEKA to Swiss strategic Sulzer, who will further invest in strengthening GEKA’s capabilities