L’Oréal Increases Investment in Galderma, Now Holds 20% Stake

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: SeekingAlpha

Updated: Dec 08 2025

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Source: SeekingAlpha

L’Oréal's Investment in Galderma: L’Oréal is increasing its stake in Galderma Group AG to 20% by purchasing 24 million shares from an investor group led by EQT AB, although the purchase price remains undisclosed.
Strategic Importance of Aesthetics: L’Oréal's CEO, Nicolas Hieronimus, emphasized the significance of aesthetics as a key area for growth, highlighting the success of their initial investment in Galderma made in 2024.
Board Changes: Following the investment, Galderma plans to appoint two representatives from L’Oréal to its board, replacing current directors from the EQT group.
Funding and Timeline: The transaction will be financed through L’Oréal’s available cash and credit lines, with the deal expected to close by the first quarter of 2026.

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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.