Perrigo completes sale of Dermacosmetics business to Karo for €305.6 million upfront
Perrigo completed the sale of its Dermacosmetics branded business to Karo Healthcare on April 30, 2026. Karo paid €305.6 million in upfront cash, including €5.6 million in net working capital adjustments, with up to €27.0 million more contingent on net sales milestones over three years. The company says the net proceeds will be used primarily to reduce debt.
Key points
- Closed April 30, 2026, with upfront cash of €305.6 million, including €5.6 million in net working capital adjustments
- Up to €27.0 million in additional contingent consideration, tied to net sales milestones over three years
- Net proceeds expected to be used primarily to reduce debt, according to CEO Patrick Lockwood-Taylor
- Business generated about €120 million in net sales in calendar 2025, or about 5% of adjusted operating income
The filing
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