MacAndrews & Forbes
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Holding company
Wholly owned by chairman and CEO Ronald Perelman. Current holdings include investments in public and private companies across a wide range of industries, from cosmetics and entertainment to biotechnology and military equipment. Became majority shareholder of Revlon in 1985.
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Company Assessment
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MacAndrews & Forbes is a major shareholder of AM General, a world-leader in the design, engineering, production and technical and parts support of military and special purpose vehicles.
MacAndrews & Forbes is also a major shareholder of SIGA Technologies, who develops products for the prevention and treatment of serious infectious diseases, including products for use in defence against biological warfare agents. SIGA has received significant funding from the US Department of Defense. Source: company website (2018)
MacAndrews & Forbes is a major shareholder of Scientific Games, provider of customized, end-to-end gaming solutions to lottery and gaming organizations worldwide. Scientific Games' integrated array of products and services include instant lottery games, lottery gaming systems, terminals and services, and internet applications, as well as server-based interactive gaming machines.
Source: company website (2018) |
Company owner Ronald Perelman has signed the Giving Pledge - a commitment by some of the world's wealthiest individuals and families to dedicate the majority of their wealth to philanthropy. The campaign has founded by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett in 2009. The pledge is a moral commitment to give, not a legal contract.
Source: Giving Pledge (2014)
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Source: Open Secrets (2020) |
Company Details
Type | Private company |
Subsidiaries | Revlon Inc (85% owned) ![]() Cosmetics and personal care products manufacturer New York socialite Ron Perelman owns about 85% of Revlon. Acquired Elizabeth Arden and Cutex in 2016. Filed for bankruptcy in 2022 to restructure debt. - Revlon Australia Pty Ltd ![]() Cosmetic & beauty care Revlon Australia was set up in 1956 and principally imports and distributes cosmetics, fragrances and toiletries from overseas, but also undertakes product development and manufacturing for a small number of products. Revlon acquired Elizabeth Arden in 2016. - Elizabeth Arden Inc ![]() Fragrances and skin care products Fragrance accounts for more than 75% of the company's sales. Acquired by Revlon in 2016 for US$870m. - Colomer Group ![]() Hair care products Founded in 1943 in Spain by Jose Colomer. Bought by Revlon in 1978. Jose Colomer's son Carlos bought the company back in 2000. Manufacturing occurs in Spain, Italy, USA and Mexico. Acquired by Revlon in 2013. - Cutex Brands ![]() Nail care products Cutex invented nail polish in 1917. Acquired by Revlon in 2016. |
Contact Details
Address | New York, New York, USA |
Website | www.macandrewsandforbes.com |
Products / Brands
Revlon Australia
Almay Cosmetics
Flex Shampoo Mitchum Deodorant Revlon Cosmetics Revlon Shampoo Revlon Hair Colour SinfulColors Nail Care |
Cutex Brands