CD&R Nears €15 billion Deal for Sanofi Consumer Health Unit

Bloomberg2024-10-11

Private equity firm sees off rival bidder PAI PartnersSanofi is likely to retain a minority stake in Opella unitPhotographer: Nathan Laine/BloombergClayton Dubilier & Rice is nearing a deal to acquire...

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