CVSL Inc. announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire Kleeneze, a United Kingdom-based direct-to-consumer company. The consummation of the acquisition is subject to certain conditions, including approval by the New York Stock Exchange MKT.
Kleeneze is one of the U.K.’s longest-operating, largest and best-known direct-to-consumer businesses. Founded in 1923, the company has grown into a community of more than 7,000 independent distributorships, offering a wide variety of several thousand cleaning, health, beauty, home, outdoor and other products to customers across the U.K. and Ireland. Kleeneze is a founding member of the U.K. Direct Selling Association.
Under the terms of the agreement, CVSL will purchase 100% of the shares of Kleeneze from Findel PLC. Both the CVSL and Findel boards have approved the terms. It is anticipated that closing will take place by the end of the First Quarter.
“Kleeneze has an extensive product line, a nearly century-long heritage, a well-known brand and a robust presence throughout the U.K. We believe Kleeneze will be an outstanding addition to our CVSL family of companies,” said John Rochon Jr., CVSL’s vice chairman and head of its investment committee. “Kleeneze gives CVSL a very significant presence in the U.K. and represents an important step forward in CVSL’s international