AVCJ Awards 2017: Deal of the Year - Mid Cap: Press & Converting
With Korean cosmetics brands trading at high valuations, VIG Partners thinks it got a bargain by moving upstream and buying a niche supplier to the skincare industry
Korea’s cross-border cultural appeal – manifested in the form of music, TV dramas and beauty products that have drawn a substantial foreign consumer following, particularly in China – has created...
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