{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/665dda1b3ce6480013459039/6a973a161d1d1a8a9d528b1e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Can KKR's Wella IPO Reset Beauty Valuations?","description":"<p>Wella Co., the owner of OPI and other beauty brands, filed for a U.S. IPO, according to CNBC. The KKR backed company operates across professional salons and retail channels with brands including Wella Professionals, Clairol, and ghd. Early references to the filing did not include a proposed price range, share count, exchange, or ticker. KKR acquired a majority stake in Wella from Coty, which retained a minority interest. Investors are expected to evaluate margins, cash generation, channel mix, and leverage as they assess valuation. The listing could signal a broader opening for consumer and professional beauty companies with steady unit economics.</p><p>Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"GREY Journal"}