Clayton, Dubilier & Rice to acquire 50% stake in Sanofi's Opella

Oct 24, 2024•9 months ago

Acquiring Company

Clayton Dubilier & Rice

Acquired Company

Opella (Sanofi's consumer healthcare division)

New York

FranceFinancial ServicesFinanceHealth CareManufacturing

Description

The private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a 50-percent stake in Opella, the consumer healthcare division of Sanofi. The French government has put in place stringent requirements to ensure the maintenance of Opella's essential facilities, research operations, and French workforce, as well as the sourcing of key materials from French manufacturers.

Company Information

Company

Clayton Dubilier & Rice

Location

New York, New York, United States

About

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is a private investment firm with a strategy predicated on building stronger, more profitable businesses. Since its inception, CD&R has managed the investment of more than $40 billion in over 100 companies with an aggregate transaction value of over $175 billion. The Firm has offices in New York and London. For more information, please visit www.cdr-inc.com.

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