---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-296993"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "OLPX"
cik: "0001868726"
company_name: "OLAPLEX HOLDINGS, INC."
filed_at: "2026-07-07T13:13:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-07T13:15:07.905846+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 1.0
calibrated_materiality_score: 1.0
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Olaplex completes acquisition by Henkel subsidiary for $2.06/share, ~$1.4B equity value

## Summary
- Merger closed July 7, 2026; shareholders receive $2.06 per share in cash.
- Total equity value ~$1.4B; funded from Henkel cash on hand.
- Repaid $357.6M credit facility; all outstanding debt obligations satisfied.
- Common stock delisted from Nasdaq; registration to be terminated via Form 25 and Form 15.
- Board replaced: new directors include Amanda Baldwin (CEO), John Duffy, Melisa Gill, Martijn de Regt.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-296993
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: OLPX
- cik: 0001868726
- company_name: OLAPLEX HOLDINGS, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-07-07T13:13:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 1.0
- calibrated_materiality_score: 1.0
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.02, 2.01, 3.01, 3.03, 5.01, 5.02, 5.03, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1868726/000119312526296993/0001193125-26-296993-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1868726/000119312526296993/d128672d8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Amanda Baldwin departed as Director at OLAPLEX HOLDINGS, INC..
  - Action: ceased
  - Role: Director
  source text: In connection with the Merger, effective as of the Effective Time, John P. Bilbrey, Amanda Baldwin, Christine Dagousset, Pamela Edwards, Deirdre Findlay, Tricia Glynn, Jerome Griffith, Martha Morfitt, David Mussafer, Emily White and Michael White ceased to be members of the Company’s board of directors or any committee thereof.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1868726/000119312526296993/0001193125-26-296993-index.htm
- Executive change
  Martha Morfitt departed as Director at OLAPLEX HOLDINGS, INC..
  - Action: ceased
  - Role: Director
  source text: In connection with the Merger, effective as of the Effective Time, John P. Bilbrey, Amanda Baldwin, Christine Dagousset, Pamela Edwards, Deirdre Findlay, Tricia Glynn, Jerome Griffith, Martha Morfitt, David Mussafer, Emily White and Michael White ceased to be members of the Company’s board of directors or any committee thereof.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1868726/000119312526296993/0001193125-26-296993-index.htm
- Executive change
  John Duffy was appointed as Director at OLAPLEX HOLDINGS, INC..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: In connection with the Merger, effective as of the Effective Time, Amanda Baldwin, John Duffy, Melisa Gill, and Martijn de Regt were appointed as directors of the Company.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1868726/000119312526296993/0001193125-26-296993-index.htm
- Executive change
  Pamela Edwards departed as Director at OLAPLEX HOLDINGS, INC..
  - Action: ceased
  - Role: Director
  source text: In connection with the Merger, effective as of the Effective Time, John P. Bilbrey, Amanda Baldwin, Christine Dagousset, Pamela Edwards, Deirdre Findlay, Tricia Glynn, Jerome Griffith, Martha Morfitt, David Mussafer, Emily White and Michael White ceased to be members of the Company’s board of directors or any committee thereof.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1868726/000119312526296993/0001193125-26-296993-index.htm
- Executive change
  Emily White departed as Director at OLAPLEX HOLDINGS, INC..
  - Action: ceased
  - Role: Director
  source text: In connection with the Merger, effective as of the Effective Time, John P. Bilbrey, Amanda Baldwin, Christine Dagousset, Pamela Edwards, Deirdre Findlay, Tricia Glynn, Jerome Griffith, Martha Morfitt, David Mussafer, Emily White and Michael White ceased to be members of the Company’s board of directors or any committee thereof.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1868726/000119312526296993/0001193125-26-296993-index.htm
- Executive change
  Deirdre Findlay departed as Director at OLAPLEX HOLDINGS, INC..
  - Action: ceased
  - Role: Director
  source text: In connection with the Merger, effective as of the Effective Time, John P. Bilbrey, Amanda Baldwin, Christine Dagousset, Pamela Edwards, Deirdre Findlay, Tricia Glynn, Jerome Griffith, Martha Morfitt, David Mussafer, Emily White and Michael White ceased to be members of the Company’s board of directors or any committee thereof.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1868726/000119312526296993/0001193125-26-296993-index.htm
- Executive change
  John P. Bilbrey departed as Director at OLAPLEX HOLDINGS, INC..
  - Action: ceased
  - Role: Director
  source text: In connection with the Merger, effective as of the Effective Time, John P. Bilbrey, Amanda Baldwin, Christine Dagousset, Pamela Edwards, Deirdre Findlay, Tricia Glynn, Jerome Griffith, Martha Morfitt, David Mussafer, Emily White and Michael White ceased to be members of the Company’s board of directors or any committee thereof.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1868726/000119312526296993/0001193125-26-296993-index.htm
- Executive change
  Martijn de Regt was appointed as Director at OLAPLEX HOLDINGS, INC..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: In connection with the Merger, effective as of the Effective Time, Amanda Baldwin, John Duffy, Melisa Gill, and Martijn de Regt were appointed as directors of the Company.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1868726/000119312526296993/0001193125-26-296993-index.htm
- Executive change
  Tricia Glynn departed as Director at OLAPLEX HOLDINGS, INC..
  - Action: ceased
  - Role: Director
  source text: In connection with the Merger, effective as of the Effective Time, John P. Bilbrey, Amanda Baldwin, Christine Dagousset, Pamela Edwards, Deirdre Findlay, Tricia Glynn, Jerome Griffith, Martha Morfitt, David Mussafer, Emily White and Michael White ceased to be members of the Company’s board of directors or any committee thereof.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1868726/000119312526296993/0001193125-26-296993-index.htm
- Executive change
  Melisa Gill was appointed as Director at OLAPLEX HOLDINGS, INC..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: In connection with the Merger, effective as of the Effective Time, Amanda Baldwin, John Duffy, Melisa Gill, and Martijn de Regt were appointed as directors of the Company.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1868726/000119312526296993/0001193125-26-296993-index.htm
- Executive change
  Christine Dagousset departed as Director at OLAPLEX HOLDINGS, INC..
  - Action: ceased
  - Role: Director
  source text: In connection with the Merger, effective as of the Effective Time, John P. Bilbrey, Amanda Baldwin, Christine Dagousset, Pamela Edwards, Deirdre Findlay, Tricia Glynn, Jerome Griffith, Martha Morfitt, David Mussafer, Emily White and Michael White ceased to be members of the Company’s board of directors or any committee thereof.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1868726/000119312526296993/0001193125-26-296993-index.htm
- Executive change
  Amanda Baldwin was appointed as Director at OLAPLEX HOLDINGS, INC..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: In connection with the Merger, effective as of the Effective Time, Amanda Baldwin, John Duffy, Melisa Gill, and Martijn de Regt were appointed as directors of the Company.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1868726/000119312526296993/0001193125-26-296993-index.htm
- Executive change
  Jerome Griffith departed as Director at OLAPLEX HOLDINGS, INC..
  - Action: ceased
  - Role: Director
  source text: In connection with the Merger, effective as of the Effective Time, John P. Bilbrey, Amanda Baldwin, Christine Dagousset, Pamela Edwards, Deirdre Findlay, Tricia Glynn, Jerome Griffith, Martha Morfitt, David Mussafer, Emily White and Michael White ceased to be members of the Company’s board of directors or any committee thereof.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1868726/000119312526296993/0001193125-26-296993-index.htm
- Executive change
  Michael White departed as Director at OLAPLEX HOLDINGS, INC..
  - Action: ceased
  - Role: Director
  source text: In connection with the Merger, effective as of the Effective Time, John P. Bilbrey, Amanda Baldwin, Christine Dagousset, Pamela Edwards, Deirdre Findlay, Tricia Glynn, Jerome Griffith, Martha Morfitt, David Mussafer, Emily White and Michael White ceased to be members of the Company’s board of directors or any committee thereof.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1868726/000119312526296993/0001193125-26-296993-index.htm
- Executive change
  David Mussafer departed as Director at OLAPLEX HOLDINGS, INC..
  - Action: ceased
  - Role: Director
  source text: In connection with the Merger, effective as of the Effective Time, John P. Bilbrey, Amanda Baldwin, Christine Dagousset, Pamela Edwards, Deirdre Findlay, Tricia Glynn, Jerome Griffith, Martha Morfitt, David Mussafer, Emily White and Michael White ceased to be members of the Company’s board of directors or any committee thereof.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1868726/000119312526296993/0001193125-26-296993-index.htm

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