Cases & Deals

Shiseido Americas acquires Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare for $450 million

Client(s) Shiseido Co Ltd.

Jones Day advised Shiseido Americas Corporation, a subsidiary of Shiseido Co., Ltd., in the acquisition of DDG Skincare Holdings LLC, the owner of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, for $450 million in cash. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare is an award-winning and innovative skincare line founded by Dr. Dennis Gross, a cancer researcher and practicing dermatologist. The brand is best known for originating the best-selling two-step, at-home chemical peel, the Alpha Beta Daily Peel.