Spanish beauty group Puig buys remaining ISDIN stake in €1.20 billion deal

By Reuters News

By Mireia Merino

- Puig Brands PUIGb.MC said on Monday it had agreed to buy Esteve's 50% stake in ISDIN in a €1.20 billion ($1.41 billion) deal that gives the Spanish beauty group full ownership of the brand and strengthens its position in dermatology-linked skin care.

  • Puig said in a filing that it will pay €900 million for the 50% stake when the deal closes, with the remaining €300 million deferred to the first quarter of 2029.

  • Closing is expected by the end of the first quarter of 2027, pending regulatory approvals.

  • Deal funded with Puig's own resources and debt.

  • Net debt to adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation not to exceed two times.

  • Deal boosts company's skin care exposure as fragrance demand normalises and Middle East travel retail remains under pressure.

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