EWEuropean Wax Center, Inc.GAGeneral Atlantic

Overview

General Atlantic agreed to acquire all class A shares of European Wax Center that it does not already own for $5.80 per share in cash, implying an equity value of about $330 million. General Atlantic already owns about 42% of the company.

Deal rationale

The transaction offers stockholders a 45% premium to the last closing price and moves the company to private ownership under its existing strategic partner.

Timeline

1. AnnouncedFeb 10, 2026

   Imported from prototype record 162, unverified

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2. Shareholder vote · ApprovedMay 7, 2026

   Target shareholders approved the deal.

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3. ClosedMay 8, 2026

   Closing reported in Form 8-K filed 2026-05-08.

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