L’Oréal Group to Increase Its Stake in Galderma by an Additional 10%, Raising Total Ownership to 20%

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: Yahoo Finance

Updated: Dec 08 2025

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Source: Yahoo Finance

L’Oréal's Increased Stake in Galderma: L’Oréal has acquired an additional 10% stake in Galderma Group AG, raising its total ownership to 20%, as part of a strategic investment to strengthen its position in the aesthetics market.
Board Changes and Future Plans: Following the acquisition, L’Oréal plans to nominate two non-independent board members to Galderma's board, replacing the current consortium led by EQT, and will continue to support Galderma's strategy under its CEO, Flemming Ørnskov.
Financial Details and Transaction Timeline: The transaction will be funded through L’Oréal’s cash and credit lines, with closing expected by Q1-2026, pending regulatory approvals.
Commitment to Aesthetics and Innovation: L’Oréal emphasizes the importance of aesthetics as a key area for growth and innovation, building on a successful partnership with Galderma that began with an initial investment in 2024.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.