Olaplex to be Acquired by Henkel for $2.06 Per Share in All-Cash Deal

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Olaplex Holdings, Inc. announced a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Henkel US Operations Corporation for $2.06 per share in an all-cash transaction, valued at approximately $1.44 billion, with shareholder approval already secured.

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• Definitive Merger Agreement Signed

  Olaplex Holdings, Inc. entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Henkel US Operations Corporation (Parent) and Margot Acquisition Merger Sub, Inc. on March 26, 2026. Olaplex will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent.

• All-Cash Consideration at Significant Premium

  Each outstanding share of common stock will be converted into the right to receive $2.06 per share in cash. This represents a 57% premium to the closing price on March 23, 2026, and a 53% premium to the closing price on January 6, 2026 (pre-rumor).

• Shareholder Approval Secured

  The requisite shareholder approval was obtained on March 26, 2026, via a written consent from the Advent Stockholders, who beneficially owned approximately 75% of the outstanding shares. No further shareholder vote is required.

• Equity Awards and TRA Treatment

  Company Options with an exercise price equal to or greater than the merger consideration will be canceled for no consideration. Other Company Options and all Company RSU Awards will be cashed out based on the $2.06 merger consideration. Certain TRA Waiving Parties, including Advent Stockholders, waived their rights to future payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement, while non-waiving TRA parties will receive $14,822,247.50.

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Olaplex Holdings, Inc. has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Henkel US Operations Corporation for $2.06 per share in an all-cash transaction, valuing the company at approximately $1.44 billion. This represents a significant premium to recent trading prices, including a 57% premium to the closing price on March 23, 2026, and a 53% premium to the closing price on January 6, 2026, prior to market rumors. The all-cash nature of the deal provides immediate and certain value to shareholders, which is particularly notable given the company's reported net loss in its last annual filing. The board of directors unanimously approved the merger, and shareholder approval has already been secured through a written consent from the Advent Stockholders, who collectively own approximately 75% of the outstanding shares. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provided a fairness opinion to the board. Additionally, certain TRA Waiving Parties, including Advent Stockholders, have waived their rights to future payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement, while non-waiving TRA parties will receive approximately $14.8 million. This transaction offers a clear exit strategy and liquidity for shareholders at a favorable valuation.