Galderma buys back shares worth CHF 232 million in the context of accelerated bookbuild offering
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR
Zug, Switzerland – March 11, 2026 – Galderma (SIX: GALD), the pure-play dermatology category leader, today announced that it has agreed to repurchase 1.6 million shares at a price of CHF 143.75 per share for a total consideration of CHF 232 million in the context of the accelerated bookbuild offering (“ABO”) of Galderma shares by Sunshine SwissCo GmbH (“EQT”), Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Private Equities Department) and Auba Investment Pte. Ltd. (all together the “Selling Shareholders”) launched yesterday evening. The repurchase was made at the same price per share determined by the bookbuilding offering.
As a result of yesterday evening’s ABO, the Selling Shareholders have fully divested their remaining stake in Galderma.
The repurchase, which is expected to settle on March 13 is being financed by Galderma’s existing liquidity on hand and will not affect the company’s ability to deliver on its strategic and financing priorities.
The shares will be held in treasury for future use in connection with Galderma's employee participation plans, business development opportunities and/or treasury management.
“This repurchase reflects our confidence in Galderma’s future growth. Through our unique integrated dermatology strategy, consistent execution and financial discipline, we continue to strengthen our category leadership. This underscores our ambition to build the undisputed dermatology powerhouse, delivering attractive shareholder value creation and continuing to invest for the future.”
FLEMMING ØRNSKOV, M.D., MPH
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
GALDERMA
Following the closing of the ABO, the free float in Galderma’s shares is expected to increase from 65% to 80%.
About Galderma
Galderma (SIX: GALD) is the pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body’s largest organ – the skin – meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story. For more information: www.galderma.com.
For further information:
Christian Marcoux, M.Sc. Chief Communications Officer christian.marcoux@galderma.com +41 76 315 26 50 |
Emil Ivanov Head of Strategy, Investor Relations, and ESG +41 21 642 78 12
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Richard Harbinson Corporate Communications Director richard.harbinson@galderma.com +41 76 210 60 62
| Jessica Cohen Investor Relations and Strategy Director +41 21 642 76 43 |