Market Chatter: Galderma Said to Buy Blackstone-owned ZO Skin Health for $1.5 Billion

MT Newswires · 1d ago
11:31 PM EDT, 10/13/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Galderma Group (GALD.SW) agreed to acquire skincare brand ZO Skin Health from alternative asset manager Blackstone, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the matter. The deal is reportedly valued at $1.5 billion and is expected to be announced in the coming days. Galderma, ZO Skin Health and Blackstone did not immediately respond to requests for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)