Press Release: Sanofi in discussions to sell a controlling stake in Opella
Sanofi in discussions to sell a controlling stake in Opella
Paris, October 11, 2024. Sanofi today announces that the company has entered into negotiations with CD&R for the potential sale of a 50% controlling stake in Opella, its consumer healthcare business.
Should these discussions lead to a positive outcome, any agreement would be subject to the completion of the necessary social processes.
Further updates on the potential separation of Opella will be provided in due course, when a decision is made.
Headquartered in France, Opella employs over 11,000 people, operates in 100 countries, and manages 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and four research and innovation centers. With a portfolio of 100 leading brands, including Allegra, Doliprane, Novanight, Icy Hot, and Dulcolax, Opella is the world's third-largest company in the over the counter and vitamins, minerals, and supplements market, serving more than half a billion consumers worldwide.
Opella’s journey to independence aligns with Sanofi’s strategy to focus on innovative medicines and vaccines. Opella already operates today as a standalone business unit within Sanofi, with dedicated resources for R&D, production, digital, and with its own sustainability roadmap. Opella is now a leading company in its sector, focused on brands and consumer-oriented, and achieved 6.3% sales growth at constant exchange rates in 2023.
About Sanofi
We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Our team, across the world, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.
Sanofi is listed on EURONEXT: SAN and NASDAQ: SNY.
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