Acquiring Company
Unilever plc
Acquired Company
Wild
Description
Unilever has officially acquired the personal care brand Wild, known for its innovative, eco-friendly products. This strategic move aims to enhance Unilever's portfolio of personal care brands. Wild, launched in the UK in 2020, has rapidly grown by focusing on sustainability and consumer engagement. The financial terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed.
M&A Insights
Based on deal dataIntegration timeline
70% of M&A integrations take 12-24 months to complete
Tech stack consolidation
83% of merged companies consolidate technology vendors within first year
Post-acquisition investment
Companies increase IT spending by 23% on average after acquisitions
Success factor
M&A deals with strong technology integration plans are 2.5x more likely to succeed