FILORGA has been 100% owned by COLGATE-PALMOLIVE since July 2019.

At what enterprise value was FILORGA acquired in 2019?

During the acquisition of FILORGA by COLGATE-PALMOLIVE in 2019, the transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 1b - 4b EUR.

What was the EV/EBITDA of FILORGA when it was acquired by COLGATE-PALMOLIVE?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for FILORGA is in the range of Above 20x.

When was FILORGA acquired by COLGATE-PALMOLIVE?

FILORGA was acquired by COLGATE-PALMOLIVE in 2019.

What was the revenue of FILORGA at the time of the deal?

The revenue of FILORGA at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 250M - 500M EUR.

What was the EBITDA of FILORGA during the acquisition?

FILORGA's EBITDA is estimated to be in the range of 50M - 100M EUR.

How is the data for the FILORGA acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

Mynth data is contributed by a professional community of M&A and Private Equity experts. Each transaction, including the FILORGA deal, is systematically cross-verified by our team using private deal documents and official sources. You can also find the official press release for this transaction here: https://groupehld.com/fr/actualites/hld-conclut-un-accord-avec-colgate-palmolive-pour-la-cession-de-filorga

What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Retail & Consumer sector in 2026?

The average EV/EBITDA multiple for the Retail & Consumer sector in 2026 is 11.2x.

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07/2019

FILORGA acquired by COLGATE-PALMOLIVE

FRANCE Consumer Products / Personal & Household / Hygiene & Beauty Brands EV 1b - 4b EUR

Context

The transaction between Filorga and Colgate-Palmolive is a major strategic operation, which enables Colgate-Palmolive to strengthen its position in the personal care market. This acquisition allows Colgate-Palmolive to complete its range of personal care products, by integrating the expertise and products of Filorga. The transaction is also an opportunity for Colgate-Palmolive to strengthen its presence in the European market, where Filorga is already well established. The sale of Filorga to Colgate-Palmolive is the result of a sale process led by Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas, which has attracted the attention of several cosmetics giants. The transaction is expected to be finalized by the end of the third quarter of 2019.

FILORGA, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2019, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level than the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (11.2x).

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Target

Filorga is a leading provider of anti-aging skincare products, present in over 70 countries. The brand has experienced exponential growth in recent years, with a constant increase of at least 50% in sales. Filorga offers a range of high-quality products, benefiting from a unique positioning that has attracted increasingly demanding consumers. The company was founded in 1978 and has developed expertise in the field of anti-aging skincare. Filorga is particularly known for its hyaluronic acid-based anti-wrinkle creams, highly appreciated by Asian consumers. The brand has also developed a significant presence in China, where it has become one of the market leaders. Filorga is a dynamic brand, always looking for new growth opportunities. The company has developed a diversification strategy for its products and markets, in order to strengthen its position in the international market.

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Valuation range: EV 1b - 4b EUR

Revenue range: 250M - 500M EUR

EBITDA range: 50M - 100M EUR

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Target: filorga

Acquirer: colgate-palmolive