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MN-01080

L’Oréal / Kering BeautéMN-01080

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Processing timeline

27

days

Filed

15 Jan 2026

L'Oreal - Kering Beaute - Phase 1 determination

Decision

11 Feb 2026L'Oreal - Kering Beaute - Phase 1 determination
Type
Notification
Outcome
Approved
Stage
Phase 1 - initial assessment
Status
Assessment completed

Parties

Acquirer(s)

L'Oreal S.A. Paris Trade and Companies Register number 632 012 100

Target(s) or Vendor(s)

Kering Beauté S.A.S. Netherlands Chamber of Commerce registration number 33223151

Other parties

None listed

Summary

L'Oréal S.A. is acquiring 100% of the shares in Kering Beauté S.A.S., the parent company of the Creed luxury fragrance group. Kering Beauté will also become the exclusive 50-year licensee for Balenciaga and Bottega Veneta beauty product categories. This transaction is in the beauty and personal care products industry.

Acquisition details

L'Oréal S.A. ( L'Oréal ) proposes to acquire 100% of the shares in Kering Beauté S.A.S ( Kering Beauté ), which is wholly owned by Kering Holland, itself 100% held by Kering S.A. Kering Beauté is the French-based parent company of the Creed luxury fragrance group and will, prior to completion of the acquisition, become the exclusive licensee of the beauty product categories of Balenciaga and Bottega Veneta. These licenses will be granted for 50 years and allow Kering Beauté to use and operate the rights associated with the fragrance, cosmetics, candles and skin care product categories for Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga in all jurisdictions worldwide. L'Oréal is the French-based parent and ultimate holding company of the L’Oréal Group, which is active worldwide in the research, development, manufacturing, marketing, distribution and sale of beauty and personal care products. Kering Beauté may, at a future date following the acquisition, be granted a 50-year license to use and operate the rights associated with the fragrance, cosmetics, candles and skin care product categories for the Gucci brand (owned by a Kering entity) in all jurisdictions worldwide. This acquisition is not the subject of the current notification.

Industry

Broad:Wholesale & DistributionANZSIC 3720:Pharmaceutical and Toiletry Goods Wholesaling

Decisions and key events

11 Feb 2026L'Oreal - Kering Beaute - Phase 1 determinationAttachmentPDF162.3 KB

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