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L’Oréal Doubles Galderma Holding to 20% With New 10% Purchase

The off-market deal awaits regulatory clearance before an expected first-quarter 2026 close.

Overview

  • L’Oréal is acquiring the additional stake from Sunshine SwissCo, a consortium led by EQT with ADIA and Auba Investment.
  • Financial terms were not disclosed, and L’Oréal will fund the purchase with available cash and credit lines.
  • Galderma’s board will consider nominating two non-independent L’Oréal directors to replace consortium representatives at the 2026 annual meeting.
  • Both companies indicated plans to expand scientific collaboration in dermatology under CEO Flemming Ørnskov.
  • L’Oréal said it supports Galderma’s strategy and independence and is not planning further increases, building on its initial 10% purchase in August 2024.