Bengur Bryan advised Andalou Naturals in its sale to BWX Brands USA, Inc. a subsidiary of BWX Limited. Andalou represents the addition of a complementary brand to BWX's existing brand portfolio, including Sukin and Mineral Fusion.
About Andalou
Andalou, based in Novato, CA, is the #1 selling facial skin care products brand in the natural channel*. In addition to skin care products, the Company has developed a full product offering inclusive of body care, hair care and Beauty 2 Go instant treatments, with customized scents and regimens within each product category. Andalou is a true leader in the industry as it was the first beauty brand to achieve Non-GMO Project Verified status. Please visit www.andalou.com to learn more about the Company's products and good works.
Andalou was founded in 2010 by 30-year industry veterans, Stacey Kelly Egide and Mark Egide, with a goal of creating an empowerment brand with a mission to influence an industry to do better, while creating a sustainable source of revenue for social responsibility. The Egides' prior brand experience includes Avalon Organics, Alba Botanica, Alba Hawaiian, Sonoma Soap Company, The San Francisco Soap Co. and Beauty Without Cruelty. Avalon Organics was started by The Egides in 1989 where they served as CEO and President, respectively, through the sale of the business to North Castle Partners. Bengur Bryan also represented The Egides and the selling shareholders on the sale of Avalon Organics in 2002.
About Bengur Bryan
Bengur Bryan provides mergers and acquisitions advice, private placements of equity and debt, and financial advisory services to middle market companies in the transportation & logistics, industrial growth, healthcare services, business services, hospitality, and consumer products & services sectors. Since 1991, Bengur Bryan has helped companies raise growth capital, merge with strategic partners, and provide exit strategies for business owners.