M&A activity in the personal care industry was robust in 2014, with 81 transactions reported for the year. A preliminary figure that will surely rise as additional transactions are recorded for the year. The elevated level of activity in the industry is presenting a unique opportunity for private business owners looking to exit their business or team with a growth partner. In fact, as valuations are generally on an upswing, many sellers have more options today than in the past five years to extract value from their companies.