Bridgepoint Nears Deal for €800 Million Cosmetics Firm Vivacy

Bridgepoint Group Plc is nearing a deal to buy French cosmetic treatment company Laboratoires Vivacy from TA Associates, according to people familiar with the matter.

The London-based private equity firm and TA Associates are negotiating the final details of an agreement, which could be reached in the coming weeks, the people said. TA Associates has been discussing valuation of around €800 million ($828 million) for Vivacy, the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter is private.

Bridgepoint has emerged as the frontrunner for Vivacy after outbidding other buyout firms and companies in the industry, the ...