Galderma Share Sale Nets EQT CHF 354 Million

Deal News | Mar 13, 2025 | EQT

EQT, a global investment firm, has successfully completed the sale of 15 million shares in Galderma Group AG, resulting in gross proceeds of approximately CHF 1.3 billion. EQT itself received around CHF 354 million from this placement. The transaction was executed through an accelerated bookbuilding process, finalized on March 13, 2025. Key financial institutions including BNP Paribas, BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and UBS were involved as joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners. The Galderma Group, a leader in the dermatology market, operates in about 90 countries, and the sale underscores EQT's strategic investment management across its significant asset portfolio.

Sectors

  • Private Equity
  • Healthcare
  • Financial Services

Geography

  • Switzerland – Relevant as Galderma Group AG is listed in Switzerland.
  • Global – EQT has a global investment focus, including regions like Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas.

Industry

  • Private Equity – Relevant as the article discusses EQT, a major global investment and private equity firm.
  • Healthcare – Galderma Group AG operates within the dermatology segment, part of the broader healthcare industry.
  • Financial Services – Involves major financial institutions acting as global coordinators and bookrunners for the EQT share placement.

Financials

  • CHF 1.3 billion – Aggregate gross proceeds from the sale of 15 million shares.
  • CHF 354 million – Gross proceeds received by EQT from the share sale.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
EQTSelling CompanyCompanyA global investment organization involved in the sale of Galderma shares.
Galderma Group AGTarget CompanyCompanyA leader in the dermatology market and the company whose shares were sold.
BNP ParibasFinancial AdvisorCompanyActed as joint global coordinator and joint bookrunner.
BofA SecuritiesFinancial AdvisorCompanyActed as joint global coordinator and joint bookrunner.
Goldman SachsFinancial AdvisorCompanyActed as joint global coordinator and joint bookrunner.
Morgan StanleyFinancial AdvisorCompanyActed as joint global coordinator and joint bookrunner.
UBSFinancial AdvisorCompanyActed as joint global coordinator and joint bookrunner.