The fact that: Uult Beauty has acquired Space NK, the prestigious beauty retailer based in the United Kingdom, which marks its first direct expansion in the British market.
The details: The acquisition, announced on July 10, transfers the property or NK space of the private capital firm Manzanita Capital to Uult Beauty. The financial terms were not revealed. Space NK will continue to operate as an independent subsidiary with its CEO, Andy Lightfoot, and the existing management team. The retailer currently directs 83 stores throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, along with a dedicated electronic commerce platform. The agreement was founded through the available cash and the existing credit line of UAL and the material financial results of UULT 2025 are not expected to impact the material.
Why: The acquisition is part of the broader international expansion strategy of Uult Beauty, which also includes efforts in Mexico and the Middle East. For Uult, the movement provides an entry point ready in the retail beauty market of the United Kingdom through an established premium platform. Space NK gains access to the UAL scale and infrastructure, thought that the two companies will operate independently for now.
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