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15 May 2025

Arendt Advised CD&R On The Luxembourg Legal Aspects Of The Partnership With Sanofi To Acquire Opella

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Arendt & Medernach

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Arendt combines the entire value chain of services dedicated to Asset Managers, Banks, Insurers, Public Institutions and Private Clients operating in Luxembourg.

-Legal & Tax
-Regulatory & Consulting
-Investor Services

Legal & Tax

We assist clients in structuring and running their business from a legal and tax standpoint across Luxembourg. Our teams directly serve international clients or work in close collaboration with foreign partner law firms.

Together with our regulatory consultants and investor services experts, we bridge the gap between legal/tax advice and its implementation. We deliver best-in-class services along our clients’ business life cycles.

The 450 legal experts of Arendt & Medernach have a wealth of experience in a wide variety of specialisations. Together, they are able to advise on a complete range of 15 complementary practice areas

Arendt advised Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) on the Luxembourg legal aspects of the acquisition by CD&R of a 50% controlling stake of the Sanofi’s consumer healthcare business Opella...
Luxembourg

Arendt advised Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) on the Luxembourg legal aspects of the acquisition by CD&R of a 50% controlling stake of the Sanofi's consumer healthcare business Opella for approximately 10 billion euros. Sanofi remains a significant shareholder with a 48.2% stake and the French State through Bpifrance owns a 1.8% stake.

Headquartered in France, Opella employs over 11,000 people, operates in 100 countries with 13 strategic manufacturing sites and 4 science and innovation development centers. With a portfolio of iconic brands, such as Allegra, Doliprane, and Dulcolax, Opella is already the third-largest business worldwide in the over-the-counter and vitamins, minerals & supplements market (OTC & VMS), serving more than half a billion consumers worldwide.

CD&R has a strong history of collaborating with corporate teams and management to foster business growth and development. The firm leverages its global presence, deep industry knowledge, and extensive network of operating partners and advisors. With over twenty years of experience in Europe, CD&R has a proven track record in building leading French companies and supporting French employment.

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Arendt & Medernach logo

About Arendt

Arendt combines the entire value chain of services dedicated to Asset Managers, Banks, Insurers, Public Institutions and Private Clients operating in Luxembourg.

-Legal & Tax
-Regulatory & Consulting
-Investor Services

Legal & Tax

We assist clients in structuring and running their business from a legal and tax standpoint across Luxembourg. Our teams directly serve international clients or work in close collaboration with foreign partner law firms.

Together with our regulatory consultants and investor services experts, we bridge the gap between legal/tax advice and its implementation. We deliver best-in-class services along our clients’ business life cycles.

The 450 legal experts of Arendt & Medernach have a wealth of experience in a wide variety of specialisations. Together, they are able to advise on a complete range of 15 complementary practice areas

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